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How to Choose the Best Wedding Photographer in 2020

Updated: May 29, 2020

Wellington Wedding Photographer


Kent Chua Wedding Photographer + Elopement Photographer



There are a lot of people who refer to themselves as wedding photographers, and you may know people personally - a friends, relatives, or coworkers-who take photographs in their spare time. But considering how precious your wedding memories are and how important it is to choose the best wedding photographer for you and your event, how can you be sure that you make the right choice?


There are a few things that you can and should keep in mind when shopping for the best wedding photographer you can find.

Obviously, there is no right or wrong answer to this type of decision, and it's not a good thing to spend a lot of time guessing yourself after you've chosen someone, but keep these things in mind before you make that choice.



Remember that the best wedding photographer will realise that you probably have your own ideas about the different photos you want to take and will respect those wishes, but will also have a lot of different ideas and suggestions of their own.

Remember that a professional will have a lot more experience than you do in taking pictures and using different elements of a wedding, so the best wedding photographer will do more than just set up a camera to tell him or her.

Be respectful of their suggestions and bring your own ideas to the table, and you're going to have some great photos.




The best wedding photographer for you will also want to be mindful of the

theme or tone of your wedding and the personality of you and your groom.

A fun beach wedding will mean fun poses, while a more elegant wedding will mean more sombre and traditional poses. If you have a wedding and a reception at an old cathedral and a fancy country club, then of course the best wedding photographer will not expect you and your groom to run barefoot outside.

On the other hand, if you have a beach wedding or something more casual, your photos should be more casual and relaxed. The best wedding photographer for you should be asking about the location of the wedding and the tone of the picture.


And for you, the best wedding photographer will be willing to set aside time to meet you and take his or her time with you. Anyone who just rushes you along and acts as if they don't have time to talk is not going to take the time to photograph your wedding properly.

While they're not going overboard and hounding you all the time, they 're supposed to

make you feel like you're important and take the time to really listen to your expectations.

It might take some time to find the best wedding photographer for you, but consider this time to be an investment in your own wedding memories. When you see the beautiful photos that you know will last a lifetime, you'll know it was worth your efforts!

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