11 tips on finding the right photographer for your actual-day wedding

Not every wedding photographer is good at both pre-wedding and actual day shoots. Steve Thio, Contributing Editor for Her World Brides and Female Brides, highlights the points to look out for when looking a good actual-day wedding photographer.

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11 tips on finding the right photographer for your actual-day wedding

Your actual-day photographer should have a keen eye for detail, like how Sin Huey's traditional kua and headdress was beautifully captured in this shot. Photo: Singapore Singer Chew Sin Huey's Wedding

 

I was at a wedding dinner last night and my niece pointed out to me that the photographer covering the event was not really up to scratch. They covered the bridal march-in, the table to table group shots and significant moments like the cake cutting, toasts and speeches, but other than that, they were nowhere to be seen.

The photographers for the dinner event also took the couple's pre-wedding pictures - which were lovely! But they seemed a bit relaxed or disinterested when it came to covering the dinner celebrations. 

 

11 tips on finding the right photographer for your actual-day wedding

Real couple Shaowen and Bernard shares a happy moment with the groomsmen as they toast to the occasion. More details of their fairytale-themed wedding here.

 

There were many fun and happy moments during the dinner and the photographers were not around to cover them.

I have met a few pre-wedding photographers who only take on pre-wedding shoots and for a good reason - they are not interested in doing actual day shoots and they find it tiring. And some also admit that their forte is not actual day shoots. Some of the best actual day photographers may not be good pre-wedding photographers too!

 

11 tips on finding the right photographer for your actual-day wedding

Real couple Natalie and Timothy's beautiful Phuket wedding venue decked out in paper lanterns and fairy-lights. Photo: Her World Brides Mar'16

 

Although there are many photographer who offer packages that include the pre-wedding and actual day shoots, it would be wise for couples to actually vet through their portfolios to ensure that these photographers are good at both. Depending on their style, the same photographer may excel in shooting portraits but may not do as well when it comes to spontaneous shots.

In such instances, you may want to book different photographers for different jobs: it may cost more but at least you will get the pictures you want.

 

11 tips on finding the right photographer for your actual-day wedding

Real bride Marie Soh beaming with her bridesmaid. Photo: Her World Brides Mar'17

 

Here, the things a good photographer should be. He or she should:

 

See also: 5 things to note when ordering your wedding cakeGot engaged? 7 things to do firstWedding regrets! 8 brides spill their big day mistakesNew to flowers? 7 important things to know for your wedding

 

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11 tips on finding the right photographer for your actual-day wedding

 

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