Choosing the right wedding photographer to suit your needs is one of the most important decisions you will make when planning your wedding. The wedding photographer is the person who will capture your special day for you, recording all your heartfelt moments and freezing them in time.

Therefore, when choosing a wedding photographer, it is important to do some research. Some of the most important things to find out about your wedding photographer would be:

• Level of experience. Look at samples of the wedding photographer’s previous work. This will help you to decide if you like the style of the wedding photographer. A wedding photographer with experience will have references you could contact to get a better idea of his/her work.

• Personality. When you meet with a wedding photographer take note of how comfortable you feel with him/her. If there is a good level of rapport between the two of you then it will be much easier to communicate what you want.

• Price. Even though you wouldn’t want to skimp on how much you spend on a wedding photographer, it is important to make sure that whoever you choose is within your budget. It would also be best to clarify whether the wedding photographer will be giving you the negatives of the photos or whether you will have to purchase them separately.

• Contract. Go through the entire contract before picking a wedding photographer. Find out whether you have the flexibility to create your own package or whether you will need to pick from only the existing packages. Also find out about when the deposits and payments will be required to be made.

• Delivery. When you meet with a wedding photographer be sure to find out how long it would take to receive your wedding album, thank you cards and whatever else you may order. It is important to set a clear timeline so you will know exactly when you will receive what.

When choosing your wedding photographer keep in mind that you should always chose someone you feel comfortable with. A wedding photographer who is willing to answer all your questions and make sure that you are completely satisfied would be the best choice.