We hired our wedding photographer for her personality. Her authenticity and ability to have a genuine conversation is what impressed us, not her albums. Sure, we loved her work, but we loved a lot of people’s work. There are a lot of highly talented photographers, and work alone wasn’t enough for us to make a decision. Personality was everything.
As a photographer, I know how important it is that the couple and I are on the same page. When I have clients who are like me – people I would be friends with – it just works better. The couple feels more comfortable, they relax, they have more fun. And I work better because I have more fun, and I create better images. It’s just the truth.
So if you’re out there looking for a photographer for your wedding, I encourage you to really take the time to sit down with people and talk. Not just about wedding albums and print prices, but about who they are and who you are. Make sure your personalities click, and that you’d feel comfortable having them around when you are in an emotional space on your wedding day. Make sure you like them and that you trust them. It’s the most important thing you can do to make sure you get the best images of your wedding day. View full post »
