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General
- Are you available on the chosen date?
- How experienced are you in shooting weddings? How many weddings per year do you cover?
- How many weddings have you shot that are similar in size and style to ours?
- What is your style of photography: candid, traditional, contemporary or photojournalistic? (Tip: do your homework about these styles before you interview the candidates)
- Please describe your working style. Do you work in a team? How many people will be shooting the wedding? Do you blend in to the background and shoot what unfolds naturally or do you ask people to pose for you?
- Can we take a look at your portfolio?
- Will you also shoot in black and white?
- What kind of equipment as well as post processing formats do you use? (Tip: Educate yourself about these before you ask these questions).
- Do you need any information from us that will make your job easier?
- Can you give us a list of references?
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Questions about the Wedding Shoot
- Will you be the one shooting on the day? If not, who will be in charge? Can we meet them in advance and also see their portfolio/style?
- Do you keep a back-up plan/equipment ready?
- Will you travel to the wedding venue if it is located outside the city, and if yes, will you charge any fees for the travel?
- Are you photographing other weddings on the same day?
- Do you allow other people/wedding guests to take photos alongside you?
- Are you familiar with the wedding venue? Have you shot other weddings there before?
- What time will you start and finish?
- Will you charge extra if it goes over time?
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Package Matters
- Do you offer package deals: for example, any discounts if we also opt for an engagement or pre-wedding shoot?
- How much does a package cost? How much is the deposit? When do you need it and when is the balance due?
- Can you customize packages for our specific needs?
- Do you also design the album? Can we see a sample? Is there an extra charge for this?
- Do you do post-processing such as colour correction, retouching etc?
- Will you provide a CD as well?
- When can we get the prints after the wedding?
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Contract Related
- Do you provide a written contract? If yes, can we see a sample of it?
- What are your cancellation charges and policies?
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