QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER BEFORE HIRING THEM

Let’s talk about what questions to ask your wedding photographer prior to hiring them! When it comes to wedding planning, one of the most important wedding planning decisions is the photographer. After the wedding day is done, what will be left are the pictures and all of your sweet memories. Because of this, these photos are a big deal!

They will be looked at over and over again for years to come, probably the rest of your life, and for generations beyond that. Finding the right photographer that you vibe with, shooting in a style you love, and edit in a style that you love can be a bit tricky, but making sure you do find the perfect fit is always worth it!

That’s why I’m here to help! I’m going to share my list of questions to ask your wedding photographer before hiring them. There are a lot of very important things to know about your photographer before you sign that contract, but I’ve narrowed it down to 20 questions. Keep scrolling to see the list!

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER BEFORE HIRING THEM

1. Is my wedding date available?

2. Can I see a whole gallery of a previous wedding you photographed?

3. How long have you been shooting weddings? How many weddings have you photographed?

4. How would you describe your working style? Do you prefer to blend into the background to capture candid moments, or do you like to be more visible and take charge to choreograph images?Will you be the only one shooting at my wedding? If not, can I meet the other photographer who will be on-site?

5. Have you ever shot a wedding at our ceremony and reception venues? If not, do you plan to check the venues out in advance?

6. How long after the wedding will we receive the images? How will they be delivered?Will you be the only one shooting at my wedding? If not, can I meet the other photographer who will be on-site?7. Have you ever worked with our planner? Videographer? Florist? DJ?

8. Will you be the only one shooting at my wedding? If not, can I meet the other photographer who will be on-site?7. Have you ever worked with our planner? Videographer? Florist? DJ?

9. Do you include engagement photos in your packages? What about pre-wedding events like rehearsal dinners?

10. Do you often shoot weddings that have a similar size and style to the one we are planning?

11. How many hours are included in each package? How much do extra hours cost?

12. Can I customize a package to fit my needs?

13. Can we order prints or albums directly from you?

14. Do you charge a travel fee? For what distance?

15. How much of a deposit do you require? When is it due?

16. What is your refund or cancellation policy?

17. Do you have liability insurance? Does it cover your assistants, as well?

18. What is the backup plan if you are unable to shoot my wedding for an unexpected reason?

19. How do you back up your photos?

20. Can we request a list of specific shots we would like?

I hope this list of questions to ask your wedding photographer before hiring them helps you find your perfect photographer. I am ready to answer any and all of these questions, reach out to me here and let’s talk! For more wedding planning tips, click here.

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Kind Words

“MADISON IS A PHENOMENAL PHOTOGRAPHER. HER ENERGY MAKES THE EXPERIENCE. SHE HELPS YOU WITH EACH POSITION AND MAKES YOU FEEL CALM DURING THE SHOOT! MADISON WILL GO THE EXTRA MILE FOR HER CLIENTS! SHE IS EVERYTHING YOU WOULD WANT IN A PHOTOGRAPHER. MY FIANCÉ AND I LOVE OUR PICTURES AND WILL CHERISH THEM FOREVER!”