Here a few of them, to get you started.
1. Always book in advance-
Most photographers, the good ones anyway, book at least 6 months to a year in advance. You get a few stragglers who wait until the last minute looking for a good wedding photographer, and usually end up with someone they don't want due to booking restraints. Some luck out and find someone who has their date available, but more often than not, you are left searching for a photographer you like with only a couple months left before your big day.
I make a lot of calls to hundreds of leads, and you would be surprised how many people have booked their photographers one almost 2 sometimes even 3 years in advance. Crazy right? Who plans THAT far ahead?
Someone who wants a good photographer on their big day with their date secure!
(And plenty of time to pay it off!)
2. Compare Prices-
Personally I recommend seeing at least 3. Meet with them, get a feel for their personality, take a look at recent work, always ask for references! Take a close look at what they offer and for what price. Take time to compare to compare the prices versus the quality. Sometimes you may run across a photographer that is cheap and quick, but cheap + quick almost always doesn't = good.
3. The Contract-
Once you choose a photographer, make sure EVERYTHING that is discussed regarding pricing and packages is in writing. This is to protect not only you but your photographer as well. Every detail should be included.
Example: How many pictures and proofs you will receive, how many hours of the photographers time you have, what happens if you go into overtime, what kind of style you want the photos (photojournalism, black and white, portrait etc) What and who exactly needs to be photographed, if there is any traveling involved, your engagement sitting, prices for everything including albums, prints, etc.
And last but certainly not the least, MAKE SURE YOU LOOK IT OVER TWICE BEFORE SIGNING IT!
Look out for part 2!
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