JoanneGower
Wedding Photography

Things to consider when choosing your wedding photographer

Looking for a wedding photographer?

Need some help to make a good decision? Here are some things to think about when choosing your wedding photographer…

Choosing a wedding photographer is an important decision and with all of the choice out there it can be a little overwhelming for couples. Whilst it is fantastic to have choice, having too much choice can be part of the problem, especially since photographers offer a vast range of services and products and trying to compare one with another can become a little like comparing apples and pears! To try and help couples make an informed decision, I have put together some information, which is intended to help you choose the right photographer for you.

So first things first, do some research. Have a good look around and try and come up with a shortlist of about four or five photographers whose work and style you like. Once you have your shortlist of photographers, make an appointment to go and visit them. Don’t be fobbed off with ‘one off’ stand out images, ask to see complete weddings. Looking at complete weddings will give you the reassurance that the photographer can handle every aspect of the wedding from early morning preparation, the couples arrival, guests arrival, ceremony, formal groups, informal candid’s, car shots, couple portraits, speeches, first dance, detail, etc. Remember that one off, ‘wow factor’ images are great but they are only one small part of the wedding photography package.

Tempted by a cheap offer? Remember that the best wedding photographers get booked up early and don’t need to offer big discounts to get business. Looking at quantity rather than quality? It is far better to have 24 fantastic wedding photographs rather than 200 average ones. We know that wedding photographers vary greatly in price and it is difficult make meaningful comparisons with regards to what is on offer, thats why it is important to meet up with photographers so that you can see exactly what you are buying. Remember your wedding photographs are really important, and this is not the place to cut corners. Having saved hard and spent a fortune on your dress, the venue and the flowers, you need to invest in a wedding photographer who is going to give you a beautiful, romantic record of your wedding day. And remember, you cannot do a retake once the wedding day is gone so restricting your photography budget may not be a false economy!

Wedding photography tailored to your wishes.

Wedding photography tailored to your wishes.

At Joanne Gower Wedding Photography we specialise in a relaxed, candid style of photography but we always tailor the photographs to each couple. If you make an appointment to come and look at our sample albums you will see that they all look different. We can show examples of full wedding albums with a range of styles from traditional to candid, from contemporary to vintage wedding photography. Each wedding is a new project for us, and we aim to deliver something unique, because we understand that you don’t want the same wedding photographs as everyone else! At Joanne Gower Wedding Photography we are willing to spend some time with you even before you even make your wedding booking. We offer a free, no obligation appointment where you can talk about the styles of wedding photography that you like. We don’t do ‘hard sell’ partly because we don’t need to and also because we recognise how important it is for you to be comfortable with your wedding photographer.

 

 

Capturing the magic of the marriage ceremony, the joy of the wedding reception.

Capturing the magic of the marriage ceremony, the joy of the wedding reception.

You need to feel confident that your wedding photographer has the skills and experience to make the whole experience enjoyable without taking over the wedding! At Joanne Gower Wedding Photography we do not keep your guests hanging around for two hours after the ceremony. We have a unique way of working which ensures that you feel totally relaxed and can spend time with your family and friends.

Remember that you are going to spend a whole day with your wedding photographer, you need to make sure that you can get along well with them, that you feel comfortable and relaxed in their company. Make an appointment to come and talk to us about your wedding today. We will listen to you, offer you some tips and advice on how to actually enjoy being photographed on your big day and then leave you to make up your own mind.

JoanneGower
Wedding Photography