Taking Some Positive Photographer Steps…
July 28, 2010 by Resident Author Filed under The Whole Nine Yards
It seems like it can be an easy choice when looking for a Houston wedding photographer. Find someone that’s done some good weddings in the past, seems like they’ll be reliable and show up, and someone with a good camera.
However, I have no idea what a good camera is and finding helpful information is a challenge. I don’t know a zoom lens from an image stabilizer. I have no idea how many pixels are good and how that will affect getting quality wedding photography.
So far, the most positive steps have been in just making some phone calls. Can I get the photographer on the phone? Do they sound like they are professional or that they are doing weddings out of necessity?
Nothing is more disheartening for me than to see a great looking website and get a “yeah” when they answer the phone. Even though I am looking for some artistic level, I still want to feel like they will deliver and show up. I’d rather have someone that I can count on than dealing with a rockstar that may or may not show up for my special event.
There are a lot of bells and whistles still available from photographers too. Some will actually create an entire website for you following the wedding to help show off all of your pics. I like that, but I was also a bit concerned that they would end up displaying pictures that I wouldn’t want on there.
The nice part, however, was that people could download and print out their favorites if they wanted. That’s a nice touch that I hadn’t really thought about being available. Something to consider when you’re making your choice.
I stil wanted a book, something with paper. There are some quality photographers out there right now that have an “old school” feel by including a nice album that still has some modern touches.
