Your wedding photographer in Villa Aura del Lago is one of the most important vendors you’ll book for your big day. Make sure you ask them the right questions to evaluate their work and fees before booking them.

Forsberg encourages brides to ask about a photographer’s working style and how they handle posing. It’s important to select a photographer who can offer guidance when needed but also allows their clients to relax and be themselves.

Do Your Research

To ensure you’re finding the right fit, take the time to understand the photography style that speaks to your heart. Whether you prefer bright, saturated colors or more of a faded, vintage feel with lots of washed out tones and a dreamy, nostalgic feel, find vendors that create the style you desire.

Then, make sure you ask to see full wedding galleries—not just styled shoots and social media highlight reels. This will give you a better idea of how they’re able to manage different lighting and space.

Ask your photographer how many hours they provide and if there are any add-ons like second photographers. This will help you understand what their pricing is from the start and make an informed decision. This question will also help you gauge if they’re available on your wedding date.

Look at Their Portfolio

The photos that your photographer creates will be the only lasting memories of your wedding day. So, it's important to make sure that their style is completely in line with what you have been envisioning. This can be done by asking to see full galleries of past weddings, as opposed to just styled shoots and social media highlight reels.

It is also a great idea to ask about what is included in the different packages they offer. This will give you a better idea of what your options are for what they can provide and how much you should be budgeting for.

You should also ask how long you can expect to wait before seeing the final photos from your big day. This can be hard to gauge based on the portfolio, so it's helpful to get an accurate estimate as soon as possible.

Ask Questions

Obviously, you’ll want to know how much they charge and what their packages include. But you should also ask a few other questions that are less obvious.

Forsberg recommends asking, “How do you approach posing and creative direction on the wedding day?” The answer can tell you a lot about how they work with their clients. Do they take a hands-on approach or do they let things happen more organically? You want a photographer whose style meshes with yours.

Also, ask if they offer album and print services. This can make a huge difference in how you want to preserve your memories after the big day. Lastly, find out what their turnaround time is for getting photos back. This can give you an idea of how long you have to make a decision on which pro to hire. It also gives you a sense of their level of urgency and how they prioritize client requests.

Schedule a Consultation

You have received an amazing inquiry and you are soooo excited to talk to this potential bride or groom. Then your palms start sweating because you know what a huge task it will be to sell yourself on the phone and get their date secured.

You may want to consider writing out your responses beforehand, especially for any questions they send in with their inquiry that you may have already answered. This keeps your initial response short and saves you the hassle of going back and forth.

It's a good idea to ask about starting prices at this point as well. This will give you a good idea whether the photographer is within your budget or not.

This is also a great time to ask about any additional services the wedding photographer offers, such as albums and prints. You should also enquire about the payment process, including how many instalments are required and when you'll need to make your final payments.