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?