Do your photography styles match??
There’s a huge variety of different wedding photography styles to pick from, be it differences in composition, tone or light. Whether a photographer shoots reportage, fine art or with some sense of humour, for example.

Each photographer has their own unique take on a day and working under pressure or shooting in the moment always brings out something stylistically different or distinctive to each wedding.

It’s important to do your research as to what style you, as a couple want, as it’s never a one-size-fits-all situation. But also, you have to remember to be open minded.

On the whole, I find most people want an unobtrusive natural approach. I find most people do not want a full day being told where to stand and what to do. To be perfectly honest it’s almost impossible for this to happen anyway as your photographer will not have the chance to organize the things that are unfold in front of them. The ceremony for instance, once this is rolling there is little or nothing that your photographer can do but shoot what’s happening in front of them.

I always say to my customers that my style and the way I work is 80% natural and 20% posed, which I find works really well and affords my customers the right amount of time to get the family group shots they want and still lets them enjoy their day.

How do you know if you are booking the right photographer?
I always tell my clients, you must pick the photographer whose work you like and the person you click with and can get along with. Liking their work is just not enough. Alternatively, liking just the photographer is not enough on its own. If you can match up the two, you are onto a winner.

Just be mindful of all the different variables of the day which can affect the photos, anything from changeable weather, different locations and even ceremony times that will all bring about changes in light. If you book a wedding in winter, when the skies are likely to be overcast, don’t expect lots of sunbursts or light leaks. Your photos may end up with a moodier or more dramatic feel to them, as reflects the day’s atmosphere.

What should you expect to receive in a wedding photography package?
Every photographer has their own way of delivering their photos and some offer different packages, so it’s incredibly important to ask about this up front. I’d say, at a minimum for full day’s coverage, expect 400+ images and a pre-wedding shoot. Then usually, a USB in the post. A photographer should also give you some guidance about time frames. They will know best their own work loads and so can give you certain assurances about when you might expect to receive your wedding photos.

As a photographer, our work doesn’t stop the moment the wedding is over. Editing is a lengthy process, especially when you know how high a couple’s expectations are likely to be of their wedding day! Delivery can be anything from six weeks to six months later, so it’s always best to ask. I normally operate on a 4 week delivery time.