The wedding photographer questionnaire: 15 questions to ask every photographer you interview, with what their answers should (and shouldn't) sound like.
Booking a wedding photographer is one of the most-photographed decisions of the wedding planning process. Most couples don't know what to ask. Here is the questionnaire — 15 questions to ask every photographer, with what the good and bad answers sound like.
Couple with a wedding photographer at a venue — Liva Paseka Photography
The 5 must-ask questions
(1) 'Have you shot at our venue?' A good answer is specific: 'Yes, 8 times.' A bad answer is vague: 'We shoot all over the UK.' (2) 'What happens if you can't make the day?' A good answer names 2-3 backup photographers. A bad answer is 'we'd refund you.' (3) 'Can we see a full gallery from a recent wedding?' A good answer is yes, immediately. A bad answer is 'we don't share those.' (4) 'How long until we see the photos?' A good answer is 4-6 weeks. A bad answer is '3-4 months.' (5) 'Do we get printing rights?' A good answer is yes. A bad answer is 'for an extra fee.'
Wedding photographer questionnaire — Liva Paseka Photography
The 5 should-ask questions
(6) 'How many images will we get?' A good answer is 400-700 for a full day. A bad answer is vague. (7) 'What is your editing style?' A good answer includes a portfolio. A bad answer is 'we do whatever you want.' (8) 'Can we meet you before booking?' A good answer is a free 30-minute call. A bad answer is 'we'll email.' (9) 'Do you have a network of backup photographers?' A good answer is yes, with names. A bad answer is 'we'll figure it out.' (10) 'What is your contract like?' A good answer is a written contract. A bad answer is 'we don't do contracts.'
Wedding photographer meeting — Liva Paseka Photography
The 5 nice-to-ask questions
(11) 'Do you do engagement shoots?' A good answer is yes. A bad answer is 'we focus on weddings.' (12) 'What is your policy on social media?' A good answer is a discussion. A bad answer is 'you can't post any of them.' (13) 'Do you ever use second photographers?' A good answer is yes for larger weddings. A bad answer is 'always' or 'never.' (14) 'Have you ever lost photos?' A good answer is a story (and the fix). A bad answer is 'no, never' (it happens to everyone). (15) 'What is your favourite venue?' A good answer is specific. A bad answer is 'I love them all.'
The red flags
Five: (1) no public portfolio beyond the homepage, (2) all 5-star reviews with no detail, (3) pricing significantly below the regional average, (4) no contract, (5) evasive answers to any of the questions above.
The green flags
Five: (1) a public portfolio with full galleries, (2) recent reviews with detail, (3) a written contract, (4) specific answers to specific questions, (5) a clear backup-photographer policy.
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