As the ballroom dance floor goes quiet and the last guests trickle out into the night, it will not be the speeches that you remember or the laughter you had at the head table, but rather the images that are captured. When it comes to traditional wedding photography, you want to hire a Toronto wedding photographer that is going to capture the ethereal, mythical, and flawed beauty of the day as these fleeting moments, no matter how imperfect they may seem, are what will encapsulate the magic of the day. As a newly engaged couple, choosing the right videography studio and photographer is one of the most important decisions you will make and so we have compiled a few tips on what you should be looking for in a wedding photographer.
1. Match The Photographer to the Photography Style. When it comes to deciding on which photographer to hire, you cannot go ahead unless you know what type of wedding photography style you want. Some videography studios capture vintage really well, while others like Visual Productions are all about the traditional setup. Every photographer will shoot in their own style, so determining which style you want is critical. Common choices include classic and traditional, garden party, bohemian, and rustic.
2. Set Up a Consultation and Interview. Although you should definitely take a look at their photograph albums, always set up a consultation and interview session with your photographer of choice. Not only will this allow you to get to know them and see if they are open for your booked date, but you can also find out how well you mesh together. Your wedding photographer needs to be able to envision and understand what your wedding style and venue is all about.
3. View Multiple Albums of Work. An excellent videography company is going to have multiple galleries available by each of their photographers. This allows you to see some of their best work and some of their work that may not be to your taste. This will help give you a well-rounded idea of what their skills are, how they work in certain types of venues, and how well their photograph work comes out in terms of its composition.
4. Get Insight Into The Photographer Via Feedback Research. Always make sure that you read through the client feedback that gets left and see how the photographer responds to these. You can check out their official website and/or blog or even look them up on their official social media profiles. It is important that you get a sense of who the photographer is, what their background is like, and what their skills are before browsing through hundreds of online photographs.
5. Find Out The Photographer’s Contract Stipulations. In most cases, when hiring a photographer, their contract will state that they retain all rights to the photographs that they take, meaning that you will not be able to post any digital proofs you receive from them. This also means that they will be able to use the photographs as promotional material. You will also want to find out if the photographer brings and utilizes backup equipment and creates backup copies; almost all do though so you should be able to avoid issues like malfunctioning equipment.
All in all, the key to finding a Toronto wedding photographer is in how comfortable they make you feel and whether their passion for their work truly shines. If you find that you mesh really well with them, their creative eye, personable character, and passion for making your day memorable will ensure that you have high-quality photographs that you are truly happy with.