Questions to ask photographers?

[peonygirl]

We''re going to be meeting with some photographers next week, and not being a photography buff I''m clueless about what to ask besides what''s included in the package. Any advice would be welcome! Thanks.

 

[aphisiglovessae]

Here's a copy of the questions I asked:

Brad Walters Digital Photography
Brad Walters
(Phone Number)

Photographer Questions

1. Who exactly will be photographing my wedding?

2. Can I see a complete album from one wedding you photographed?

3. Can I see a proof book or disc from a recent wedding?

4. Describe to me your philosophy and approach to wedding photography.

5. What is your shooting schedule during a wedding?

6. Will you come to my rehearsal?

7. What is the balance between posed and candid shots?

8. How many exposures will you take at my wedding?

9. Do you bring any backup equipment?

10. What will you do if you are sick and unable to shoot my wedding?

11. Is there a limit on the number of exposure or your time?

12. Can I see the actual album that comes with my package?

13. Describe to me the most difficult wedding you ever photographed. How did you handle it?

14. How long will you keep the negatives/digital files? Can I buy them?

15. If you shoot with a digital camera, will the prints be of archival quality?

16. If you shoot with black and white film, do you do your own developing of the pictures?

17. How soon will my photographs be ready after I submit my order?

 

[monarch64]

I would ask:

Do you charge a fee for travel?

Which photographer will I actually be working with? (you may meet with one and end up with someone totally different)

Digital or film?

Payment policy?

Do I need to submit a picture list ( a list of exactly what photos you want taken, i.e. you with special friends/relative/whoever, your parents with his, etc.)

Is there an option to register for gift certificates? (it may be tacky, I don''t know, but lately I''ve seen couples registering for gift certificates towards their pic. packages...just a thought.)

What is the turnaround time on when I will receive my photos/proofs after the wedding?

What format do the proofs come in? (Mine came in a spiral bound notebook deal, I''ve seen most others come in single pics--I couldn''t post anything online because if you took the book apart you had to buy it--we ended up buying in the end because the dog chewed part of the cover off.)

That''s all I can think of presently--hope this helps!