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Though it may not seems so on the surface the act of finding the right photographer for your special event requires more than finding one with a good repute and a portfolio of good photographs. The truth is that anyone, if they have taken enough pictures, could put together a portfolio full of impressive looking pictures. But while the photographer probably will take a large number of pictures at your event there is no way that they can take enough to get more than just a couple great shots without special accomplishments.
So what is the answer? Simple, insist on seeing pictures that are all from the same event. A photographer that can make not just a few good pictures, but an entire event full of great shots is quite likely to have the tools to be a good photographer for your event.
But the photographer’s skill with the camera is only a part of the equation. His or her personality, demeanor, and even appearance can make a big difference. The reason this is so important is that your guests are either going to set at ease by the photographer or made to feel uncomfortable and their strain or lack of it will show in the pictures. So the trick is to find someone who is able to set you entirely at ease and then get a written commitment that that specific individual will be the photographer at your special event. This is an important step in finding a great photographer because photographers sometimes get busy and will sometimes hire last minute substitutes so they can cover multiple events at the same time. This is particularly true of some of the big photography studios who have an individual salesman and then the outfit subcontracts the work out to freelance photographers who may or may not be up to your standards.
Lastly, checkout to see that the photographer’s style matches your own. These are not issues of right and wrong, good or bad, they are issues of taste but will never-the-less impact your gratification with the work that your photographer does. As a general rule, there are three style options: The classic or timeless formal posed portraiture styles where the photographer positions everyone much as your great grandparents were posed to accomodate a camera which could not handle any motion for significant periods of time. The second option is often called the illustrative style. These are also mostly posed shots but they might be viewed as more artistic and as having more personality. Finally, there is the photo-journalistic style which relies more the photographer’sability to take hold of the event as it happens.
Don’t put the job off. As soon as you have ordered the specialized event invitations begin the process of finding the right photographer for your wedding. You’ll still have time to search for your table centerpiece decor and your unique party favors, but the job of finding the right photographer to preserve your special event memories means taking the time to meet with more than just one or two. Ultimately, if you pay attention to each of these three elements you will be well on your way to finding the right photographer for your special event.
