3 Ways to Battle Test Your Photographer - Make Sure They'll Never Miss the Moment!
1. Do a test shoot with your photographer
Bring your photographer out to a location and test their ability to capture the moment. Make sure they shoot in a style that you prefer. As you shoot with them, pay attention to their communication and ability to direct you. Remember that their performance here is indicative of how they will perform during wedding day. Make sure they keep showing you their results and asking for feedback.
2. Make sure your photographer knows lighting
Will your wedding be all indoors? All outdoors? Mixed? Make sure that the photographer you hire is able to handle these situations. When you do the test shoot, test their ability to light the shots you want. Lighting setups can vary. They might be using an off camera light and/or an on camera flash. Whatever their setup, make sure they can capture the style of photography you want for your wedding.
3. Qualities to Look For
Takes initiative
Does your photographer direct you when you need to be directed? If you're searching for ideas, do they sit back and let you do all the thinking or are they actively involved in the shoot? A great photographer will be able to pull from a repertoire of poses and ideas to help you capture the moments you want.
Communicates well
Are you able to get on the same page quickly with your photographer? Remember that on the day of the wedding, there will be much less time to make decisions and most of the wedding will be the execution of a plan. Making sure the photographer never misses a moment will require you to be able to get on the same page quickly. Test your ability to communicate!
Attention to detail
Do they pay attention to the details? A great photographer will help you get the location and setting right, the lighting right, the pose right, and the expressions right. Their eye for detail will leave you feeling comfortable that you're in good hands!
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