There are three main areas to consider when choosing your wedding photographer:

Is the price right for your budget?

If you're on a tight budget, then make sure you put as much of your money as possible into having your photographer there for as long as you want on the day, rather than paying for fancy albums. You can always upgrade or re do your album in the future, but you can't get the time back on the day.

Do you like their work?

Make sure you see examples taken by your photographer and ask to see an unedited wedding, not just display.

Do you like them?

They may take great photographs and be priced just right, but a photographer you don't like could ruin your day, so ask to meet your photographer, you'll get a good feel for how they will handle themselves, you and your guests on the day.

Below are some useful questions to ask any photographer you are considering for your Wedding:

What deposit do they require to secure the booking?

£100 to secure the booking

When is the final balance due?

The remaining balance is due one month before the wedding day. You can pay by installment if that helps with your budgeting.

Do they have Public liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance?

Yes - I am happy to provide a copy of the policy document.

Do they have back-up camera equipment?

Yes, I can photograph a camera using one camera, but prefer to work with two on the day, plus I carry a third spare. This provides me with two back up cameras.

How do you keep the wedding images storage secure?

All wedding images are stored on two RAID 6 secure storage devices, each in a separate premises. A third copy is stored on DVD. This storage method provides security against Fire, burglary, Hard drive malfunction and computer virus.

How long are the images stored for?

Images are stored for six years.

How many weddings do they photograph each year?

Last year I personally photographed over seventy weddings.

What happens if your photographer is taken ill on the day?

I work with four other wedding photographers and we provide back up for each other in the event of an accident or ill health leading up to the wedding.

How much are additional photographs?

See 'Extras'.

How much does the disk of images (high resolution & copyright-free) cost?

See 'Extras'.

How much are additional photographs in your album?

Additional photographs for the album are sold in pairs (one on each side of an extra page). They are £20 per pair if you book them in your package and £30 per pair if you add them after the wedding.

Do they require food and drink on the day?

If I am booked to photograph after the wedding breakfast, I do require food and a drink, however, I don't expect this to be the same meal as your guests, just a sandwich and a glass of water is sufficient. Neither would I want to be seated in the main room.

Can you decide how many (or how few) group shots you have taken?

Yes - I provide a generic shot list a month before the wedding and allow you to add or delete photographs. I wouldn't want you to spend your wedding day having photographs taken that aren't important to you.

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