What to Expect once you Inquire for a Wedding Photographer
*Disclaimer: Every photographer is different! This is simply my opinion and how I operate once you inquire me for your wedding.
Congrats on getting engaged!
I notice a lot of people who are looking for a wedding photographer don’t always know what to expect after they send an inquiry or they feel like they need to have all their ducks in a row and every decision made. Then before they even know it and send that inquiry, that photographer they were hoping to get may be taken. It can take quite a long time to make every decision and then by the time you are finalizing things, you are scrambling to find a photographer. Photographers are the main vendor that you are with though out your special day and it is important that you connect with them. We can be booked out a year or 2 in advance so its good to start searching for a photographer early even if you may not know every little detail.
Main things needed when you Inquire:
Date of the Wedding
Location of Wedding
These are things that help your photographer so they know if they are available for your day and if they need to travel! BUT at the same time, if you know the photographer you want but don’t have a location yet, send an inquiry! Sometimes, the location can be figured out later.
Let’s Meet Up!?
Connection is key! I know a lot of people would rather just text these days or email but honestly I love going old school and meeting you face to face. Its just like two friends hanging out and I will talk to you more about what you are looking for your wedding package.I will also just try to get to know you and connect with you. Often times it is helpful and makes things less awkward and by the time the wedding day comes its just a big party of friends hanging out and taking photos. Of course if you cannot meet up I completely understand! We can always to a phone call or Skype chat!
Contract + Deposit
Ugh! I know the boring yet hard part of it all! However, all services require a contract! It’s not only for the photographer but it is to help and save you as well. I will send the contract through an email and you can look over it or we can meet up and go over things. The contract can then be signed and sent though email or in person. The deposit can then be sent electricity, mailed, given in person or mailed with the contract. Once the contract is signed and deposit is paid, we can move forward and start planning for your special day!
Questionnaire
This questionnaire helps me to get to know you as a couple as well as your wedding day! All these questions will help me know what exactly you need from me and any important photos or people you need in photos. It will also help you and me develop a good suggested time-line of the day!
Remember, this is your special day! While nothing is “perfect” we can try to make it go as smoothy as we possibly can. If you ever have any questions feel free to ask me (or your photographer) and I will be more then happy to answer!