www.gingerjamphotography.com Planned to perfection How to organise your dream wedding HOW TO FIND A PHOTOGRAPHER Choosing your wedding photographer can seem pretty daunting, however there are a number of things you can do to refine your search before you even begin. Set a budget – decide on how important the images are to you. If the fairytale venue, perfect dress, delicious food and dream honeymoon are all higher priorities, then you may be left with a smaller figure to spend on your photography. Just remember, once you’ve invested in the areas that make your day special, the images that capture them will become pretty important. Take time to talk to family and friends – do they have any recommendations or experiences to share? Recommendations from people you know are really important, so try and find out what makes those suppliers stand out. Search social media – Instagram is usually the best platform, with most photographers having a strong portfolio on there. It’s easy to search with keywords and hashtags to find images you like. From there, it’s a case of selecting their profile, looking at their website and reaching out. Most properties get tagged in images, so visiting your chosen venue’s page and viewing images they’ve been tagged in will give you an idea of what photographers have worked there before. Decide on your style – do you like natural/documentary style photos, where the day is captured as it happens with little posing or do you prefer contemporary images that look more editorial and can often be more dramatic? Contact and talk with photographers – that’s right, plural. Don’t just talk to one, as every photographer offers something a little different, whether it’s their style or the packages that they offer. It’s important to compare what makes them stand out to you. Once you feel you are getting close to a decision, arrange a call or meeting to discuss your plans and ask as many questions as you need to decide if they are the right fit for you. Meeting in person – once you feel you have found the right photographer for you, it’s a good idea to meet. Most offer an engagement session as part of a package or for an additional fee. This will give you the chance to spend some time with them and get a feel for how they work. In addition, you’ll get some great images which will help calm any nerves ahead of your wedding day! Chris Kelly www.gingerjamphotography.com Here at Your West Midlands Wedding, we understand how overwhelming organising your nuptials can be. To help, we’ve spoken to local experts and asked for their tips on choosing the perfect suppliers. www.gingerjamphotography.com www.gingerjamphotography.com www.gingerjamphotography.com www.gingerjamphotography.com www.gingerjamphotography.com www.gingerjamphotography.com PLANNING SOS 47
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