Every photographer is unique in their selection, in their prices, and in their services provided. Before you decide on a particular photographer, talk to the wedding hostess. She can provide you with insight into the issues that are important to you and your wedding. Notice below the questions that you need to ask your photographer.

Choose your photographer early. Most photographers will not double book a weekend. If you are not the first couple to call, you will not be able to use the photographer of your choice without changing your date.

1) Are you available for the wedding date?
2) Will you be at the reception?
3) Do you allow others to take snap shots while you are working?
4) Will you work within the restrictions of the church?
5) Do you guarantee satisfaction?

Before you go to visit a photographer, you will need to decide what type of photographs you want of your wedding. Make a list of people that you want in the photographs to give to the photographer. Some choose to have a friend take snapshots of everything, some choose to have a professional come and "create portraits", and every option in between.

Talk to couples that you know about their photos and get their comments. Talk to the wedding hostess. Make as many decisions as you can before you go to talk to the photographer.

Look at the examples of package deals that your photographer has and choose together, within your budget, which package you would like.

Restrictions for photographs at the wedding:

1.         There is no flash photography allowed once the pastor enters.

2.         The photographer must stay behind the last row of guests during the ceremony.

3.         The photographer must use a quiet camera during the ceremony.

4.         There is one exception. When the bride is walking down the isle, the photographer may take a flash picture   from the front of the isle.

5.         Guests will be asked to not take pictures of the ceremony.       

Photography Worksheet

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