Here are a few questions to ask your photographer before you book. These can help you to figure out if this particular photographer is the right one for you.
How early do you come to the wedding?
Do you take pictures of pre-ceremony activities such as Bride and Groom preparation?
How many pictures on average do you take per wedding?
Can I get my negatives (analog or on CD/DVD)?
How much do my negatives cost?
Do you come with an assistant or another photographer?
What do you typically wear on assignment?
Does your company solicit from my guests?
Do you have backup equipment, if so what types? (cameras, lights, lenses, etc)
Do you shoot digital or film (analog)?
What resolution does your digital camera shoot? (6.2 Megapixels, 8.2 Megapixels, etc)
Do you shoot black and white? If you are digital, can I get any image in Black and White?
How far do you travel without occurring extra costs?
Have you shot at my location before?
Do you come out early to check out a location?
How early do I need to schedule my engagements/bridal pictures?
What are your prices per print?
Do I get an album with the package?
What types of albums do you have?
Do you design your own digital albums?
How long will it take to get my images back after the wedding?
Can family / friends order images online?
Can I submit images that I want you to take?
What are your payment options?
How long do you stay at my wedding/reception? Can I pay on spot, if I want you to stay longer?
Do you travel out of town?
Who is going to shoot my wedding, you or somebody else?
Do you airbrush images?
