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Do you know how many times would you require the assistance of a professional photographer. Generally, a person would need a professional photographer 2 or 3 times in life to cover some of the most important moments of his/her life. Out of those 2-3 times, your wedding would definitely be that day when you would hire a professional photographer to cover the entire occasion and capture all those moments which you will cherish for times to come. You will share these pictures with friends and family. A wedding photographer is simply not somebody who comes to randomly click some pictures. They should be able to connect and interact with the people who attend the wedding. They not only spend time with the bride and the groom but also spend quality time with friends, family and guests. Now a days there are various photographers in the market who have come up with their own style of photography and presentation. It would be difficult for you to choose a particular wedding photographer who fits exactly in your requirements and budget. Here are a few useful tips on how to find good wedding photographers. One of the best ways to find a good wedding photographer is through recommendations. You can ask your friends and relatives to provide you with some references. Once you get that, you can go online and look at their portfolios so as to assess the kind of work they have done before and their photography style. You can also email them and ask to send quotations/ packages which you can review. This will also help you to compare and create your own budget (if you haven’t finalized a budget yet). Once you have short listed which photographer you want to approach, you can call them up and set up a meeting. Meeting in person with the professional is advisable rather than talking on the phone. Once you meet the photographer, you can ask some important questions like, how long has he/she been in this business, the style of photography – traditional, journalistic or mixed, how much time will the photographer take to show the pictures for final selection, will the photographer help in choosing the final pictures, how can he/she help in making the album a very special and memorable one, what additional things will be provided, what are the overtime charges, payment policy and other such questions. You must not forget to ask for references from the photographer. If the photographer is reluctant to provide you references, that means something is fishy. You should then restrain yourself from making a deal with such a photographer. Signing a formal contract is very important. The contract should have all the terms and conditions agreed upon. Also make sure that it has a cancellation and refund clause. This would help you in case you have any conflict with the photographer. A professional photographer would not hesitate from showing up his/her previous work, providing references or signing up a contract. It is your responsibility to make sure and check that the photographer is committed towards his/her work and will be at the wedding location on time. Asking questions is also important along with understand the responses. If you plan everything accordingly, hiring the best photographer won’t be a problem for you. Keeping such things in mind would definitely help you choose the best wedding photographer who will make your occasion a memorable one. Treating the photographer well will also be helpful for you, after all it is the photographer who will capture all your moments in the lens of the camera which you will cherish later on in your life. Sandeep Katwala does wedding photography in New York. He is an expert in professional photography and is among the top Wedding Photographers in NYC. You can contact him at hotshotphoto@gmail.com.
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