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How To Select Dallas Wedding Photographers

By Freida Michael


A top drawer photographer can make or break your wedding day. Dallas wedding photographers are plentiful, but they are not all excellent. Finding one is not a needle in a haystack, but it does take some leg work. You want the best moments of your special day captured forever and only a pro can do it in style.

How do you select the perfect person? You need to do a lot of looking and thinking about what you want. Compare efforts and narrow down your choices. You don't want to regret your choice after the fact. There are many styles, all equally valid, that can be used at your discretion. From elegant to edgy, there is no end to the possibilities.

Doing your homework means determining the look and style of the wedding pictures. Do you want a formal album, a documentary of the day, great portraits, or an edgy and bold style? Every photographer makes a personal imprint with each shot. You can choose the kind you want.

If you go for a documentary look, there will be plenty of random shots that cover the people and events. Nothing will be posed. On the other hand, you may want everyone at their best in portraiture manner, carefully lit and well placed. Even guests can be subject to formality. You might go edgy or arty within the limits you define. Make sure the photographer listens to your every word! At the end of the day, you are the one to make happy. If you like sharp and clear or blurry and moody, you will decide. If you want straight shots or odd angles, it is up to you. You can blend styles or go for purity. It is all within your control.

You can tell a lot about someone in person so make sure you do not limit the interview to the phone or email. Let them talk about their philosophy and approach. Then tell then what you want and get their recommendations. They need to know the time of year and the place to make an accurate assessment. Time of day is also key.

During the meeting, ask to see a full wedding album from a wedding the photographer has shot -- you don't want just the highlights that they show you. With a full album you'll get a better idea of how they work. Look for the moments you want captured and see how the photographer does it. If you find one you like but they're unavailable for your date, ask to for recommendations.

Price comes with the contract and is based on the amount of time spent at the wedding and during production, including reprints, touch ups, and the like. Don't balk when the photographer requests rights to the photos. It is typical of the industry. Do ask questions and clarify details before committing so you are sure of what you are getting.

Your wedding photos are priceless and it is up to you to find the right person for the job. They will last for many decades, evoking wonderful memories and experiences. It is within your grasp and control to select wisely and well.




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