Questions to ask your photographer

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Arm yourself with the right questions to ask - so that you find the perfect photographer!

What exactly is included in each package – and what is not included?
Can we see the images from a wedding that bought exactly the same package you are recommending?
Is an album included in the package and can we see a sample of it?
How much will extra album pages cost per side or per page (i.e. both sides)?
Can we purchase a small wedding album for the parents?
Are engagement photos included in the package – or what do you charge for engagement portraits?
Are any black and white images or any special effects included in the quote?
What do you charge for special effects like cross-processing, panoramic shots, hand colouring or sepia toning?
How much do you charge for enlargements?
Can you supply us the images on disc?
Do we get to keep the proofs?
Can our friends and family buy copies of our images online?
Will you charge extra if the wedding runs overtime?
Does a location shoot cost extra?
Will you have an assistant at the wedding?
What are your payment terms?
Are there any extra costs for anything we have not discussed?
What are your professional qualifications?
What happens if you are sick on our wedding day?
What is the contingency plan for wet weather?
How long will it take for you to make our album?
Will you confirm everything in writing?