Choosing a Photographer
How do you Go About Choosing a Photographer - Are You Cherry Picking
Deciding on a Photographers Skill Level
What do you consider when it comes to making your selection. For example how do you Choose a Wedding Photographer, what or who to decide on? This is my take on things and the above table is definitely up for debate, it's all subjective, the assessment is only how I consider it, bear in mind everyone will have their own view. Whilst cost is always a consideration, do not let price cloud your judgement. It's all about choices, in all but a few occasions, you only have one opportunity to get this right. There are further decisions that should be factored in but I’m not going to feature them here. It goes much deeper, getting more involved at this level isn’t this articles objective.
Today’s Decisions are Tomorrows Truths - The Choice is Yours
Table Key - Compare the Contrast, a Rough Guide
Determine the photographer’s skill level matching it against the value you would expect to pay. Variables such as associated risks and the risk likelihood are highlighted corresponding with the related quality of results.
Professional Photographer - Choosing a High End Pro
The benefits of a professional photographer as a rule will turn out very good to outstanding results with little risk in nearly all situations and locations. When choosing this option the drawback is the expense and sometimes extremely expensive cost, at times as much as 10% of the wedding budget with restrictive copyright/license terms on the photographs. Normally there are a limited number of photos provided. Suggested for weddings in tricky to photograph settings and appropriate for flush couples were money is not a major concern or couples willing to put in a significant part of their wedding budget on photography.
Intermediate Photographer - Choosing a middle of the road Photographer
The benefits here can be price and value, usually very reasonably priced. Admirable results in most conditions with a liberal license for all images and a generous number of photos provided. The drawback is the risk (no mistake and exclusion Insurance) and cannot perform effectively in some conditions. Suggested for anyone on a budget, however couples have to be willing to accept a little risk in order to receive exceptional value.
Novice Photographer - Choosing the Beginner
The benefits here are that it is usually free with no restrictions on photos. The drawback is the significant risk involved, very much dependant on the particular skills/equipment of people taking the photos. This option suggested for anyone with a little or no budget for a wedding photographer, with snapshots from friends and family being the only source of material.
Which Wedding Photographer - Decision Time
Election time! When it comes to choosing a photographer, there isn’t really any right or wrong, it’s more about expectations and the balance, trading value with results for a projected outcome. Your choices influence the final result, just be prudent and make decisions wisely, it’s your call!
