If most brides were asked what they would save after a
disaster like a fire or flood or hurricane, chances are they would say
photographs and many would specify wedding photographs. For something that important it makes sense
to take steps before the wedding to insure those photos and videos are special.
Choose your
photographer (and videographer) carefully.
You will view the work of many.
You've gotten recommendations from friends. You've sought references. You will have discussed his/her style of
photography and made sure he or she had the flexibility to shoot the wedding
that way you wish to have it done. To
insure that what you want happens as you want it, take steps to increase the
likelihood of a positive outcome by developing your own contract or by reading
closely the terms of the one the photographer offers.
Some
thoughts for inclusion:
- · Be sure to give your photographer a list of people and events you specifically want captured. (Be careful not to script the shots so closely that the "must have" list you provide precludes his/her ability to take advantage of candid or "can't miss" shots. At the same time, you should feel comfortable saying NO to shots that just aren't you.
- · Make sure that any written agreement includes a clear statement of the package details you have selected.
- · Be sure you are clear on the photographer's copy right policy. Read it carefully. Make sure that you are clear about posting any photos you wish to your website or that you can email photos to family and friends.
- · It wouldn't hurt to have the name and number of any backup photographer who would be available in an emergency.
- · You will want the date that proofs will be available and how long you may keep them.
- · You will want to know how long the photographer will keep negatives.
- · You will want reorder pricing.
- · You will want confirmation in writing of deposit amount required and total cost and payment due dates.
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