Wedding Photographer Seattle – Great Tips on How to Find the Best To Take Good Pictures

Wedding Photographer Seattle was created to help brides to be by giving tips and helpful ideas in order to plan their special day.  Being in the same boat as you, as a bride to be, I felt if my research helped anyone out besides myself that would be great.

What Should I Do For a Wedding Photographer Seattle?

Deciding on a Wedding Photographer Seattle actually started the month after I got engaged even though my wedding date was more than a year away. My initial thought was to have my niece take the pictures because she is a great amateur photographer and I figured I would save a lot of money. That thought didn’t last long as my niece is in the wedding and would miss some of the major pictures.

I then received an offer from a friend who takes pictures at a reputable department store, but is not specifically a Wedding Photographer Seattle. It didn’t take but a day or so for me to decide that this was not a good fit either. If something went wrong or she didn’t get the pictures I wanted, I didn’t want it to cause problems in our friendship…this is my wedding after all; I don’t want any regrets.

Don’t Skimp on Your Wedding Photographer Seattle – Learn From My Best Friends Wedding

This led me to my search for a Wedding Photographer Seattle in the area providing the quality of service I deserve at the price I can afford. I have talked to many friends and professionals and all say the same “if you’re going to skimp somewhere in your wedding, don’t do it in the photography”.

One of my co-workers who has been married twice explained that in her first wedding she went all out on the photography and got great pictures and video; during her second wedding she chose to use a friend of a friend who not a professional Wedding Photographer Seattle.  She voiced many regrets including: not taking the right pictures and him not capturing her kids. Not only that she did not get to see the emotion from family and friends. Because he is not a professional Wedding Photographer Seattle she is now having issues getting additional copies of her pictures.

If you are considering having a friend or family member take pictures make sure they know exactly what pictures you want at your wedding. Down to the little pictures otherwise you might be sorely disappointed. Don’t assume what you think is important they will consider important as well. Be specific.

Also keep in mind that this person will be “working” during your wedding and will probably not be able to enjoy it as a regular guest would. I know you want to save money, but don’t take away this special memory from someone else either.

I have decided that I want a photojournalistic Wedding Photographer Seattle (they specialize in capturing the moments), I didn’t just want some pictures snapped I wanted to look back and see the process of my wedding that I missed being the bride.

I picked the photojournalist because after doing research that type is best at “catching the moments” not just snapping good pictures. The pictures tell a story about the progression of the days events.

If you’d like to know about the different styles of wedding photography take a look at this article – Styles of Wedding Photography Seattle.

Questions You Should Ask Your Professional Wedding Photographer Seattle

You might want to note that when looking for a Wedding Photographer Seattle make sure you ask if the photographer you are interviewing actually took the photos that are posted as samples. Most people assume they are (just like I did!), but some companies have multiple photographers and sometimes they just pick and post the best ones. Or have the photographers carry around the portfolio and show the customers these photos.

So just make sure you ask the Wedding Photographer Seattle for sample of their own photos, I would also ask where the ideas of their photo shots came from….were they specific from the bride (which most brides have some specific shots they want) or did the Wedding Photographer Seattle pick the pose? This will help you know how creative they are and if they are willing to listen to the brides requests.

I would also ask how long they have been taking photos and why they chose the company they are with. How long because you’ll be able to determine how experienced they are. And why the company because I want to hear why they chose that company…what do they like about it. Plus knowing how the company treats their employees gives you a better idea of how the people enjoy their job. If they enjoy what they do and who they work for they will want to do well for the company and ultimately you as a bride!

I want pictures of both my groom to be and me preparing for the ceremony, I want shots of people not knowing they are getting their picture taken as well as ones that are posed, I want the emotion, laughter and excitement of the day caught in the photos.

I am going to base my decision on the quality, their samples (so I can see what type of pictures they take), and the cost…what do I get for my money. The way you base your decision may or may not be the same. At Wedding Photographer Seattle I’ve just taken my many hours of research to help other brides out there. So find what works for you and your wedding.

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