Strategy Tips

TIP - Does the photographer give you unlimited time or pictures?

Many photographers are now giving their clients the whole proof album (a full compilation of the entire wedding photos to include every picture), rather than requiring them to return it. You should try to find someone who will let you own all of your pictures. Without that ugly indicia imprinted on the front of the picture that says Proof. Please! That is so tacky. What is the photographer going to do with 300 pictures of your wedding? They will likely sit in his filing cabinet in the studio. Keep all of your pictures, if at all possible.

TIP - Find out if your photographer will be charging by the hour, by the picture, or by the package.

Some of the A-la-carte options are not always as enticing as they seem. This is more of a mix and match package of the things you want. However, keep in mind that with any customization there are likely higher costs incurred because the photographer is creating a specialty package just for you.

This is an easy way to get nickeled and dimed to death by the photographer. Define what is and is not included in your package, even if the photographer is willing to accept a lower payment or rate for your assignment.

With that in mind, there are things that can (and cannot) be compromised. Lets talk about that next.