Wedding preparations are usually exciting but can become pretty stressful as well. From managing guest lists, booking venues to handling hundreds of things side by side, it can leave you exhausted and sometimes clueless as well.
Making sure your special day turns out to be perfect requires a lot of planning and homework. Wedding photography in London is usually considered something important. It is a struggle on how to find the best wedding photographer in London?
Hence, in this article, we would like to help you in selecting the perfect wedding photographer in the UK for your main day. You must’ve been through the process of searching for the best wedding photographer in London. Now let’s have a look at 10 important questions to ask your wedding photographer:
1. How far in advance should you book them?
The most important question is to keep an eye on how far in advance you should book your wedding photographer in London. If your wedding is in peak wedding season (May in the UK) then there are chances that you will have to struggle to get your favorites booked.
However, if you plan everything in advance you can get your desired photographer for your big day. It’s your choice if you want to book the venue and catering first, most couples book photographers not later than six months before their wedding but ideally, you should book them 10 months in advance.
We, at Haych Weddings, are currently taking bookings for wedding photography in London in the months of March 2022- November 22.
2. Are they willing to meet at the venue in advance?
It is important that you clarify with your photographers if they would be willing to meet you at the venue before the event so you can have a better look at how the photos will look. The venue gives a better perspective to photos and can give you a better idea of how your photos will turn out to be.
By visiting the venue in advance, the photographers can tell you their ideas for getting the best photo locations, including for the bride and groom shots and group shots.
3. How many photographers and photos will you get?
Another important question to clarify is to ask how many photographers will you get? Usually, couples forget to clarify this at the time of booking and have to face disappointment later on.
Also, make sure you have a rough idea of how many photos you want and what your photographer is offering. Usually eight hours of wedding photography we would return approximately 300-500 edited photographs.
4. How long do they take to deliver the photos?
As every photographer works differently, it’s an important question to ask how long do they take to deliver the photos so you know exactly how long you’ll have to wait. Just after the wedding couples are mostly away on their honeymoon which is also an issue in communication and selection of photos.
You must tell your plans to the photographer and ask them about their timeline too so you both have a fair idea of what to expect. We deliver a quick highlight selection of photographs within a week of your wedding so you can instantly share them on social media with your loved ones. The full amount of photos from the wedding usually takes up to several weeks.
5. What’s their style?
It is essential that you understand the style of the photographer that you are selecting for your big day. An easy way to go about this is to have a look at their previous work. Having a detailed look at their portraits, event coverage, videography, etc. will help you understand the style those photographers follow. If you have any personal preferences you can clarify them as well.
6. Do they offer video?
Most people leave the video as an afterthought and may have to hire a separate videographer and the styles may clash which causes a lot of distress. It is suggested that you try to get both photography and videography from the same team so it looks synced with your photos and the same style is followed in both. If this is not possible then we suggest having a videographer that can work well with your photographer so moments from the day don’t get compromised by either’s position.
At Haych Weddings, we make sure to keep your requirements in mind and have a diverse range of packages including photography, videography, bridal shower, bride and groom solo shoot, and even complimentary engagement shoot for our clients. How exciting, isn't it?
7. Do they have their backup sorted?
One of the dreadful thoughts ever is losing your wedding photos! To avoid this nightmare you must ask your photographers how do they back up the photos? Some photographers go dual memory card recording, 2 photographers, and even external hard drives for backing up photos on cloud storage just after the event. Whatever protocol your photographer is following, just make sure to have it confirmed beforehand.
8. How late can they stay?
The timings at weddings can be crucial. There could be some unforeseen delays as well which you must keep a buffer for in advance. Most photographers will stay till the first dance but it's always good to check if they can stay a bit later because schedules don’t usually go to plan. Make sure to have it all discussed with your photographer to avoid any mismanagement.
9. Do they print an album?
Everyone has different preferences when it comes to printing an album. Some like to keep it digital while a few want just some copies while others prefer a whole wedding album. In a day of digital albums, it is actually cheaper to print your own. We, at Haych Weddings, offer an online gallery where you can choose and print your own albums at ease without the hassle of delayed waiting periods.
10. How much will the deposit be?
Every photographer has a rule when it comes to payment. The standard wedding photography deposit is considered 20% to 25% of the full price, and you have to pay that to secure your date. Full payment is usually to be paid a month before the wedding day.
About Us:
Haych Weddings is owned by Haris & Chloe who are a London-based photography & videography duo that seeks to capture your special moments in an inspiring way. We understand how stressful it must be having to organize everything, so we want to be your partners in ensuring that you look back on it with joy and bliss.
Contact us today at bookings@haychweddings.com
