How to Choose your Wedding Photographer
Are you Looking for a Wedding Photographer?
Your photos hold the memories of your day.
They last forever!
When the day is done, the photos become the focus.
They help you touch the memories…that look from your granny when she saw you in your dress, the emotion in your dads eyes as he walked you down the aisle, the craic of the best mans speech.
They are your 1st heirloom to pass through the generations…so you want to make sure they are fantastic!
BY THE CHOICES OUT THERE?
Don’t panic – I know exactly what you mean! There are literally hundreds of wedding photographers to choose from.
I can help you decide…
ON ME!
6 Top tips to pick your perfect wedding photographer
01.
PICK ME
Ha ha…this is not a drill. If you want authentic, creative, relaxed and timeless photos, of your day, your way, then look no further!
02.
RECOMMENDATIONS
The best place to start is friends and family. They will happily pass on recommendations.
You’ll also get unique insight into the the personality of the photographer prior to actually meeting them.
Whilst google brings me some new couples, the majority of my weddings are referrals from happy customers!
03.
VIEW PORTFOLIOS
A portfolio can give you a real feel for a photographer.
My website is a true representation of my work. Your images will be just as fabulous.
If you want to see a full gallery, I’m more than happy to send you some links to some client galleries. You can also nip over to my insta and have a browse.
Red flags are portfolios full of workshop images or where you cant get to view a whole wedding. Run when you encounter that!
Another red flag is an insta account with a zillion likes. Did you know you can actually buy insta likes, and sadly many people do. That insta photographer with a zillion followers may not be all they are cracked up to be. Always dig deeper as you want a photographer, not an expert marketer!
My style is creative, timeless and relaxed. It’s one of the key reasons why people book me as their wedding photographer
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CONTACT
Making contact with your shortlist is next. I usually reply with 24 hours.
This will also reduce your list, as some may already be booked up.
05.
PRICE
There is no doubt about it, cost is a big factor when choosing a wedding photographer.
You can spend anything from £200 to £20000 (I kid you not). However, like all things in life, you get what you pay for. The average price for a wedding photographer in Northern Ireland is currently £1250.
When you find a photographer that you love (AKA me), but you think I’m outside of your budget – think about what you can ditch.
Do you really need 100 pairs of flip flops for dancing. Do you really need a crisp wall. Will your guests even notice if you don’t have scented candles.
Instead reinvest this in your photography budget and book me.
I can assure you that you will love your photos in 10 and 20 year’s time and your guests toes will not regret this decision.
06.
MEET YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER
As a heads up, you’re gonna be hanging out with your photographer all day, so it’s important to get on with them.
When you can chill and trust them, the day is way more fun and the photos will turn out awesome!
I’m pretty easy going, don’t get in a flap on wedding days and tend to have a tissue at hand just when you need it. I’ve even been known to sew wedding dresses on the morning of a wedding!
I love a cuppa and a natter, so give me a call. I know we will get along!
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Choosing your photographer
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GET IN TOUCH
I’d love to chat about your wedding, just hit the button below, fill in my contact form, and I’ll be back in touch asap.
Alternatively, drop me an email, or lift the phone. I love a good chat, so feel free to call.
hello@ursulamccollamphotography.co.uk
07870560481
