and surfing the Internet. Create a
short list of potential photographers that
specialize in the style you desire, based on
their work and your budget, and set up
an in-person or phone consultation with
them.
Your goal at this consultation is to
evaluate three main areas:
Do you like their work? Be sure to
see complete wedding albums along
with individual photos, to get the best
idea of the end product you can expect
to receive. Also, be very sure that you
know exactly WHO will be shooting
YOUR wedding and view their work, as
some larger studios have more than one
photographer.
Do your personalities mesh? Of all your
wedding vendors, the photographer is the
one vendor with whom you will spend
a good deal of time on your wedding
day. You want to feel comfortable with
this person! Even if he or she is a great
photographer, if your personalities just
don't `click' you may want to keep
looking.
Do they fit your budget? It's so critical
to have a budget amount in mind before
looking for a photographer, so that you
can feel confident that the one you've
decided on, and love, also meets your
financial requirements.
THE PARTS OF A PHOTO PACKAGE
As you're selecting your photographer,
it may help to be aware of the various
elements generally included in
wedding photography packages. Most
photographers also offer these elements
`a la carte,' or can create a custom
package that specifically meets your
needs so be sure to ask.
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