Having a good photographer is probably the most important ingredient on your wedding day. However, you need to make sure you know what to ask your photographer when meeting him/her.
What is included in the package?
You need to find out what you are paying for. Packages can vary greatly, from how many printed pictures you get, the amount of hours your package includes, whether your receive a coffee table book or not.
Are there any additional charges?
Do make sure if there are any additional charges. Things like travel-costs and/or accommodation costs in case of your wedding being out of the photographer's travelling radius. The best would be to ask your photographer for a customized quote. One which indicates each item together with it's price. To give you the assurance that there will be no hidden costs. Especially if you are on a tight budget.
Will you be taking the pictures yourself?
The photographer you choose is the photographer you want. Not some business partner or assistant. So make sure that your photographer has only your wedding to shoot for that day. And that he / she will be there in person.
Do you shoot film or digital?
This will make a difference in the price quoted. Digital photography mostly gets edited, which takes a few hours extra to create. In the end it all comes down to personal choice. And what look and feel you want your photographer to create.
