Your wedding day is a special day worth remembering, which is why choosing a wedding photographer to capture every part of it is such a crucial task. A wedding photographer can keep even the smallest of details alive. These include getting ready at the makeup chair, greeting your guests, or saying a few words in front of the crowd. The photographer also captures the big moments that you will want to immortalize for a lifetime, such as your first kiss, your first dance as bride and groom, or your first entrance as a married couple.

It’s important not to let any moment slip away, especially since you will be too busy to notice every detail that happens during your wedding day. In choosing your wedding photographer, you must carefully deliberate which photographer is the right one. Here are the three common mistakes that a bride makes when choosing a wedding photographer:

  • It’s a mistake to base on the price alone.

In booking your wedding photographer, try to avoid making a decision based only on their rates. You must always have quality in mind since you won’t want to end up with unusable photos by the end of the event. You will only end up wasting your money by paying for the cheap wedding photographers. Keep your options open until you are certain of the quality and service of the wedding photographers. Don’t settle for a lesser price.

  •  It’s a mistake not to check out their portfolio.

Take the time to interview your prospective wedding photographer. Check out their portfolio to see their volume of work and find out how many weddings they have photographed. Did they produce amazing shots that inspire you? Try to determine what theme or style of photography you want for your photos and find a photographer that can achieve those goals. More importantly, make sure that you have a great rapport with your photographer. You should be able to discuss your goals and ideas freely so that you will get the results you desire.

Also, keep in mind that you will spend your whole wedding day with the photographer tailing you. It’s essential to choose a photographer that you can have a friendly relationship with throughout the process.

  • It’s a big mistake letting an amateur do the photography.

A common mistake that brides do when choosing a wedding photographer is to let amateur hobbyists or volunteers do the job. The fact that the services are free might sound appealing at first, but keep in mind that just because someone has a camera does not mean they’re a qualified photographer.

Although a volunteer from a friend or family is a nice gesture, don’t rely on their photography skills to give you professional quality.

If they insist on taking photos on your big day, you can either turn them down gently, or you can clarify that you will allow them to take pictures but only for fun. Make sure that you only hire a professional photographer who has the right approach as well as proper equipment for the job.

Conclusion

Keep in mind that wedding photography is not an easy task. It entails hours of shooting, carrying the equipment, and dealing with post-production. In choosing your wedding photographer, find a team of professionals who can deliver quality photos within a budget that’s reasonable for you. Book a photographer who has talent and passion for the job, and you will surely get the results you desire.

If you are planning your wedding in Lake Tahoe or Reno, Nevada, please reach out to us for a free, no strings attached consultation.