Your photographer is one of the most important people at the wedding – there is no second chance to “redo” the photos if the pictures don’t come out right. Can you really trust your wedding photographer? Here are some questions you should ask before hiring someone to record the memories of your big day:

• How long have you been in business? Although new photographers can be quite good, you shouldn’t be his or her first project. Even someone who has never done a wedding before should have shot other events in the past. Orchestrating a photo shoot is tough, so don’t go with someone who isn’t experienced.

• Do you have references? Call past clients. It’s perfectly acceptable. You can’t tell EVERYTHING from sample photos. Did the photographer show up on time? Were the finished prints the quality you were promised? How long did the shots after the wedding take?

• How long does it take to get prints? Some photographers are fairly quick while others take months. Make sure that you’re paying for what you get.

The bottom line – not all photographers are created equally. You should have a contract with your photographer that outlines exactly what you want and what you are getting for your money, including clauses for refunds if the photographer is late or doesn’t get certain shots. Make sure you’re on the same page, because you can’t recreate that day or those moments!

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