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Selecting a photographer to capture your wedding is key decision. Surely, you need a pro who fully grasps your own vision for this day and can carry it out with style. On the other hand, you must find somebody you can trust and feel comfortable with, given that this person will be with you for the entire occasion.

 

As you look for the right person for the task, read on and be guided by the following tips:

 

Book a venue well ahead.

 

It's wise idea to hire your Wedding Photography St Augustine FL photographer after you've decided on a venue and booked it. Nine months before the wedding date is a very safe time to book a photographer, or maybe a year if he's in demand.

 

Use your social network to seek recommendations.

 

Did you enjoy looking at the wedding photos your colleague posted on Facebook? Ask her who her photographer was and if she would be glad to recommend the same to you. Ask your other newly married friends as well, or your wedding planner or reception site manager.

 

Decide on a photography style you want.

 

Do a little homework, and spend some time on the web going through various wedding blogs to know the style you're drawn to. Maybe you like dreamy and nostalgic or sharp and saturated. As soon as you've found a few photographers from http://johnfountainphotography.com/?page_id=704 whose style jives with yours, email each one and ask about their availability on your wedding date and their rates.

 

Interview your prospects.

 

It's important that the collection your prospect shows you is composed of photos from recent weddings covered from beginning to end, instead of a "best of" series obtained from various weddings they've covered. Ask them if they have covered an event at your venue and if so, have them show you the pictures as well. If you're thinking of hiring a large studio, know which photographers will be assigned to cover your wedding, and ask to see some of those specific photographers' work.

 

Talk about the fee.

 

Some photographers will charge a package rate and others a fixed or hourly rate, then you will be charged ? la carte for any additional pictures or albums you'd like included. Regardless of their fee structure, make sure you understand it completely. Ask them how long they will be around on your wedding day (seven to nine hours is great) and if they will assign a second shooter who can get more detail shots. Finally, find out when you can see the photos and get the prints and album.

 

Trust your gut.

 

After reviewing each photographer's work and pricing and narrowing down your options, it's time to make a choice.. Note that you won't only need technical expertise, but also a real good rapport with the person and his team, if any. The post at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/news/wedding-photographers/ is a must read.