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With over forty years (gulp) experience in photography, I've accumulated some tips for brides and grooms when hiring their wedding photographerﾗwho will be responsible for capturing their wedding for the rest of their lives (hopefully), or at least their marriage. Here are some questions to ask any photographer you are seriously considering. You'll find more tips on my website, under "guide." The questions with asterisks are the ones only the most savvy brides ask...

How many years of experience do you have as a photographer?
What percentage of your business is dedicated to weddings?
Are you the person who will photograph my wedding?
Will you bring an assistant with you to my wedding?
How do you typically dress for weddings?
Do you have a professional studio?
What type of equipment do you use?
*Do you bring backup equipment with you to weddings?
*Do you have liability insurance?
Are you skilled in diffused lighting & soft focus?
Can you take studio portraits?
*Can hi-res images can be purchased? If so, what is the cost?
What is the cost of the package I am interested in?
What is your payment policy?
*What is your cancellation policy?
*Do you offer a money-back guarantee?
Do you use proofs?
How many proofs will I get?
When will I get my proofs?
When will I get my album?
What is the cost of an engagement portrait? Formal bridal portrait?
What is the cost of a parent album?
What is the cost of a 5" x 7" reprint?
What is the cost of an 8" x 10" reprint?
What is the cost of an 11" x 14" reprint?
*Are there any overtime charges, or will we have hired you for the entire day?

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