When should you book your Wedding / Event Photographer?
So you’re recently engaged?! Congrats! This is such an exciting moment in your life leading up to the start of your new and exciting journey with your significant other.
But it would be unfair if I didn’t mention that it can also be stressful. I wish I could sugar coat that for you but even if you hire a Wedding Planner, you have a lot to do and decide on!
Today, we are going to focus on booking your Photographer/Videographer for your wedding or event!. Sure, you could easily go find a bridal magazine or hunt through the plethora of Pinterest pins for ideas but today we cut through the chase and let you know of some helpful tips and ideas :)
You should be booking your Photographer/Videographer at least 9 months before your wedding!
And here is why we agree: By this time, you’ll have already picked your venue, a theme/color scheme, an idea of a guest list, and a basic timeline of your wedding day.
This is all useful to your Photographer because…
Once the venue(s) is set your Photographer can look up the locations to see where they can get the best photos of you, your significant other & loved onesYou will know who you will really want photos with, out of town family or friends, etc. (Add to your shot list!)The general timeline is useful so whether you are having a mix of traditions or unique wedding events, you can be sure your Photographer won’t miss a thing and capture all of your special moments.
Michael is a Wedding and Events Photographer from Auckland , New Zealand who has been capturing Weddings and Events around New Zealand and abroad since 2006.
We have covered hundreds of special events and Weddings from Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki, Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown, Tekapo, Wanaka and everywhere in between!
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