Weddings are busy, beautiful company, even stressful events. Plus the hubbub of everything that makes a marriage, well, a marriage, you can suppose something could easily get missed. That's understandable, however, you want to make certain that 'something' doesn't come under the course of missed photographs. That is why one of the most main reasons of wedding planning has to be the selection of your photographer. Remember... long afterwards the wedding cake has been eaten as well as the bridal dress is pushed towards the back from the attic, you still find the wedding pictures and remembering the joy of your special day.- Charlotte Photography

Most professional wedding photographers use a check-list they go by; one bride and groom are usually required to fill out prior to the wedding. Or even, make sure you supply the photographer with a set of what photos you would like taken. In case you are unsure of what you need to include in that list, you'll find photo check lists in bridal magazines and websites including shutterfly.com or knotforlife.com. Not employing a checklist is requesting trouble... and missed photo ops you may never have again. To avert this unfortunate mishap, make a point to pick someone (the bride's mom, a popular aunt or sister in-law) who will be responsible for working together with the photographer; a controls system, somehow.

Owen and Melissa would have benefited greatly from doing so; things got so hectic that they wound up without a single shot of just the two of them! Thank heavens for cropping tools on photo sites!

Other tips to bear in mind when hiring the wedding photographer include:

1. Examining their portfolio. Do you comparable to their work? Are they creative? Will be the lighting and exposure up to par?
2. Ask for references-and follow-up by contacting one or two of them.
3. Remember that does not all wedding photographers have to be 'professionals'. There are many hobby photographers whose work is top quality and of course wedding-worthy. Ask friends and family for suggestions, speak to your local photography club or even the photo-journalism department of a nearby college or university.
4. Make sure the photographer fully explains what you really are getting for the money. Have you been getting full rights for the photos? The length of time is included in the price? The length of time could it be before you receive your photos?
5. Get it written. This consists of receipts for payments made and a 'contract' for what you will get to acquire your payment.
6. Feel comfortable with the photographer. Will they listen to what you would like?- Charlotte Photography