How to choose your wedding photographer

Identify whether you’re drawn to documentary, editorial, fine art, traditional, or moody styles so you can narrow your search to photographers whose portfolios consistently match your taste.

Look beyond highlight reels and Instagram posts to evaluate complete galleries, ensuring the photographer delivers strong, consistent results throughout an entire wedding day.

Determine what you’re comfortable investing and understand what’s included, such as hours of coverage, second shooters, albums, and engagement sessions.

Choose a photographer who has experience managing timelines, lighting challenges, and unexpected moments in live wedding environments.

Schedule a call or meeting to see if you feel comfortable with their personality, communication style, and approach, since they’ll be with you most of the day.

Confirm how they handle equipment backups, data storage, and emergencies to ensure your photos are protected no matter what happens.

Clarify the editing approach, number of images you’ll receive, delivery timelines, and how final photos will be shared.

Read client reviews to learn how the photographer performs under pressure, communicates, and follows through after the wedding.

A photographer who has worked at your venue—or is willing to scout it—will be better prepared for lighting, layouts, and restrictions.

Beyond technical skill, choose someone you genuinely trust and feel comfortable around, as that connection often shows in the final images.