One of the very first things you need to be thinking about is choosing your Sarasota wedding photographer. Before you just pick the first local wedding photographer you see online. Let us tell you why this choice needs some serious thought. Photography is a huge part of the planning process. Book the wrong photographer, and you may be forced to look at pictures that you hate for the rest of your life. Let’s face it. You will be spending all day together on your BEST DAY EVER. So getting along, and more importantly, feeling comfortable with your photographer is a must.
Choosing your Sarasota Wedding Photographer:
Think about it, when you ask anyone about their wedding what do they do? Whether they have been married for a month or 50 years, one of the first things that they do is pull out a photo. They want to show you a piece of their day. They want to share their joy from that moment of their life.
Feeling a little overwhelmed? It’s no wonder. There are already so many things to think about when planning a wedding and – let’s face it – the Florida market is saturated with potential photographers. So, how do you go about picking the right one? As you begin to explore your options, there are several important elements to consider.
Portfolio
To begin, take a look at the potential photographer’s wedding portfolio, website, and all social media outlets. “It amazes me how many people inquire about the packages before they even looked over the galleries or blogs of weddings,” says Cassie Boyce, Photographer & Media Manager, Complete Weddings + Events Springfield, MO. “If you are not a fan of the style or gallery of work, it is a waste of your time to get pricing from that photographer.”
A wedding portfolio and/or online gallery should give you a good sense of the photographer’s experience and preferred photography style(s). Explore whether they tend more towards artsy candids, traditional posed studio shots, a photo-journalistic approach, or a range of other stylistic possibilities. You can also see whether they’ve photographed past weddings at your specific venue, or at similar venues to yours. On-location experience can be helpful, though is by no means essential.
Because a portfolio consists of a photographer’s best images from a number of different events, Boyce also recommends asking to see a full album from a single wedding. This will give you a more realistic impression of image quality from start to finish.
Pricing
Once you’ve found several photographers whose images you like, it’s time to ask about availability and pricing. First, see if they are free on your preferred date(s). Next, while exploring cost, be sure you are comparing apples to apples. In other words, do the photographers under consideration include exactly the same things in their wedding packages?
Personality
Finding the right wedding photographer is about more than just seeing their pretty pictures and hearing about their affordable pricing. In order to capture the best photos possible, you want to find someone with who you feel completely comfortable working. Don’t underestimate personality – finding a photographer you like allows both you and your fiancé to relax, which means more authentic, beautiful photographs for your photographer to work with.
“Become comfortable with your photographer so you can show your love for each other in front of the camera,” says Ari Reynolds, Photographer & Sales Manager for Complete Weddings + Events Minneapolis. “An engagement session is much more than photos that highlight this exciting time in your life. It’s a trial run with your photographer. Utilize these two hours to build that relationship. It’s a time to learn different poses and what feels more natural to you. Everyone is different.”
Photos Match Your Desired Style:
Obviously, the first wedding photographer quality you want to be sure of is that the pictures your photographer takes match the style you want. Like I said above, if you don’t like the photos that the photographer takes, then you’ll have to look at pictures that you hate for the rest of your life! You’re going to want to hang these pictures up, have a photo album made up of them, and frame them for everyone to see. You’re definitely going to want to love these photos.
Editing is Done Professionally:
Editing is almost just as important as the shots themselves. If the editing is done unprofessionally, it’s done in a way that looks unnatural, or it’s made to look cheesy, which could ruin the work done by the photographer. Our editing department is very skilled and experienced. They’ll be able to put the finishing touches on your photos without overdoing it. Our editing department will make sure your photos look absolutely as good as they can!
The photographer is Experienced:
Good photos and an experienced photographer go hand in hand. However, I don’t mean someone who has experience with a camera, but rather someone who has experience shooting weddings! An experienced wedding photographer will be able to work better with everyone involved at the wedding, whereas a random photographer won’t know how to work with wedding coordinators, DJs, and so on. All of our photographers not only have a great amount of experience in photography but in weddings! They know how to work seamlessly with everyone and make the night go exactly how you pictured it!
They’re Organized:
Many times experienced wedding photographers will have great organizational skills. This is simply because in order to shoot weddings you have to have everything ready to go and be prepared for any situation. You likely won’t know how to structure a timeline for your wedding day, but our photographers will be able to help you! They’ll be sure to go through everything with you and get you ready for the big day. Our photographers won’t only be ready themselves, but they’ll be able to organize the day and get you ready as well!
Being sure that your photographer fits these qualities well and it will set you up to have a much more stress-free night, as well as pictures that you’ll absolutely love!
We hope that this blog on qualities your wedding photographer should have has helped point you in the right direction. Click here to visit our site and see if we’re available for your event! We hope you find the photographer that’s perfect for you! Our team is always here to help answer any questions you may have don’t hesitate to contact us today! We are happy to help!
About Complete Weddings and Events in Sarasota, FL
If you’re looking to tie the knot or throw an epic event. Well, you have come to the right place. Complete Weddings + Events in Sarasota, FL will help you find the right event or wedding photographer, videographer, and DJ to throw a phenomenal party. Plus we have a fun photo booth and lighting rentals to elevate your event. Therefore giving you the type of unforgettable experience you’re looking for just comes naturally to our team! In addition to Sarasota, Bradenton, & North Port, we also serve Parrish, Venice, Palmetto, Lakewood Ranch, Anna Maria Island, Englewood, Holmes Beach, Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Osprey, & Port Charlotte.
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