Ask difficult questions to your documentary/candid style wedding photographer
A wedding is one of the most beautiful experiences in your life. It is important to take care of a few things beforehand to ensure that you have a memorable ceremony; and in order to keep the memories alive, it is imperative that your candid style wedding photographer (Documentary Style Wedding Photographer) provides you some fantastic pictures and videos to cherish forever. This can only become a reality if you choose a reliable and experienced photographer and to do that you need to hire the one who gives satisfactory replies to your queries. You need to ask some important and difficult questions to the prospective candid wedding photographers and the one to give the most relevant answers is your man.
Here are some important questions and things that every bride and groom must ask and notice about their candid style wedding photographer to make the right decision:
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i. The first question to be asked is about his idea on the subject of candid wedding photography. This would not only display the photographer’s knowledge on the topic but would also shed light on his approach and style of this kind of photography.
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ii. The next thing to do is to present him with a situation that might happen during the ceremony. For instance, try to know from him how would he handle a situation when there would be people thronging at the mandap. Let him explain how he would be able to take quality snaps in such condition as well. The reply would help you comprehend his level of patience, resilience, hardworking nature and ability to bring out the best of any situation.
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iii. You need not believe everything he says and may still be unsure. A great way to gauge a photographer’s talent is by asking him to show the entire wedding portfolios of at least two of his former clients. A portfolio would clear all your worries without having to nudge the photographer. You would easily be able to know his understanding about wedding photography and his ability to deliver by seeing his previous work.
iv. When the photographer shows his portfolios, try to pick a few random photographs among them and ask him to tell the story behind those. This would explain how he sees things. A reliable professional would definitely have a fitting story to tell. If he cannot, you must know that he has no passion for his job and happens to take snaps just for the sake of it. You must steer clear of such people.
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v. You have decided to invest a significant amount towards your wedding photography and it is important that your wedding photographs are worth every penny. The professional you hire must be able to justify his charges. Do not hesitate to ask him why the charges are high.
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vi. The photographer you hire may be great at his photography skills but what if he fails to deliver his work of art within the stipulated time? You cannot wait forever to receive what is primarily yours. Thus, it is better to have it in writing from the photographer whether through email or on a contract when he intends to deliver the photographs and videos over to you. This would seal the deal formally.
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vii. Last but not the least; ask the candid style wedding photographer what he thinks to be best to get shooting at your wedding. Both of you must come to a common ground if you want things to turn out perfectly. He must decide what is best for you.
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