It's been two months since I launched the wedding and events planning business. I have been receiving great encouragements and a handful of prospects to jumpstart my reputation. I realized how I missed the opportunities to document the events that I have been part of and have hosted in the past. If only I could turn back the time and go back to the times I was at the prime of creating social events in our district.
Speaking of documentation, it is very crucial to find a wedding photographer and videographer who understands not only the technical side of the event but also the emotions that come with it. Wedding events come only once in a person's life especially in a country where marriage is highly sacred, the Philippines. Photos and videos of the event will mean a lifetime of reminiscing together and with the generations to come.
It is important to canvass the photographer and videographer that you are going to hire for your wedding. You should be able to ask the following questions to them:
1. Who exactly will be photographing my wedding? Will he/she come with an assistant?
Don't rely on personnel description, instead get the exact name of the photographer. You don't want to be handled by the marketing personnel or the wedding consultant of the firm. The presence of an assistant makes sure that the main photographer will be focused on the shooting and will not worry on setting up hi equipment in the event.
2. Can I see a complete album from one wedding you photographed?
The sample album will give you a clue on the photographer's style of creating a story out of the pictures.
3. Can I see a proof book from a recent wedding? Can I see the actual sample of the package I am taking?
Proof books are an unedited and uncensored look at what you will receive after your wedding. Seeing the actual package chosen will secure you of the things included with it and wont substitute it with other lesser-quality packages.
4. Describe to me your philosophy and approach to wedding photography.
With this question, you will know how the photographer sets up his plan in capturing the event from pre- to post.
5. What is your shooting schedule during a wedding?
You will have to know the order of the shots and the time it will take for the photographer to take the shots.
6. Is there a limit on the number of exposures or your time?
Be careful of photographers who set limits to their exposures and time. Too many times weddings have shifted into fast forward because of the photographer's other appointments coming up the time. Limiting the number f exposure will also limit the coverage of the entire wedding event.
7. If you shoot with a digital camera, will the shoot be of archival quality?
Some pictures fade over time especially when printed via regular ink-jet. Better yet, ask for a copy of all the pictures taken and saved it in printable dvd copy.
8. How soon will my photographs be ready after i submit my order?
Photographers who value customer satisfaction should always quickly process albums and reprints.
Investing in good photo and video company for your wedding is worth every penny. After all, it will remain the visual and tangible proof of the happiest day of your lives as a couple.
--Leah Judith Jacobe--
The Wedding Planner
Davao City, Philippines
leahjacobe@gmail.com
0920-430-32-76
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