Choosing a wedding photographer is one of the most important decisions the bride and groom face. Gone are the days when souvenir photos taken by an amateur uncle were enough. Surprisingly, even in the era of widely available good cameras in mobile phones, professional wedding photography has not suffered at all - quite the opposite. What it comes from? Perhaps it is the development of technology that has resulted in significant improvements in photographic equipment or greater skills of photographers. In the past, creating wedding reportage looked completely different than it does now. What should a wedding photographer be like who will meet the expectations of modern young couples?

How to choose a wedding photographer?

how to choose a photographer for a wedding and reception? The easiest way to answer this question is to follow the taste and preferences of the newlyweds. However, not everyone has the time to search and browse dozens of websites with photographers' offers. In addition, there is the issue of the availability of the photographer at a given time. It is very useful when it helps us in such a situation Wedding Planner or wedding attendant. As stated by Joanna Hoc-Kopiej, a wedding expert at Dwór Korona Karkonoszy: “The bride and groom appreciate our comprehensive organization of weddings and assistance at every step of preparing for the ceremony. We are able to recommend not only friendly photographers, but also e.g. stylists, decorators or music bands.” And as every young couple will confirm, saving time and stress while preparing for the wedding is priceless.

Once we narrow down the search to a few selected photographers, we can move on to the second stage, i.e. the style of the wedding photo session. Let's think about which photos we care about the most and choose not only from the opinions on the web, but above all from the charm of the photos of individual artists. 

Wedding photographer - what kind of photos do the bride and groom expect?

A wedding session is an inseparable point in planning every wedding. Photos from this special day are a priceless souvenir, so it is not surprising that the Young Couple disappears for some time during the party going to the wedding session. While photos from the church and the wedding party are usually quite classic, the photos the bride and groom expect from their wedding session can take very different and interesting forms. Here it is worth looking at the achievements of selected photographers and choosing the style that suits us best. Some photo teams create unforgettable frames that are a huge surprise when receiving a wedding reportage. It is worth taking a look at the portfolio of potential photographers of your choice. Perhaps some detail will catch your eye, thanks to which you will choose these people.

Should a wedding photographer have any special qualities? Of course, only those that will be crucial for your decision. Before making a choice, it is worth considering what you care about the most. If you care most about a great wedding reportage, choose a person who impresses with captured, unique moments immortalized in wedding photographs. However, if emotions are the most important for you, choose a photographer who perfectly captures the most sublime and touching moments in photos. If, however, you care about an extraordinary session in the open air, choose from those creators who focus mainly on this aspect. Are there teams that meet all these conditions at the same time? Of course! And not only among professionals, but also amateurs!

Wedding photographer - outdoor wedding

Photos of young spouses outdoors, with beautiful views or historical buildings in the background, are still the most popular. This is a broad category where the creativity of the photographer finds a field to show off. In recent years, a real hit here are drone photos that allow you to fully capture the beauty of the landscape from an unusual perspective. It is worth finding a photographer who will have unusual ideas for an outdoor session. On the occasion of such a session, the cameraman, preparing a film report, has the opportunity to capture the Bride and Groom in a beautiful scenery. This is a great opportunity to diversify the wedding film, which is mostly chosen by young spouses. 

We hear a lot about outgoing sessions, e.g. by the sea, in the mountains and even abroad. This is a great idea, especially when young people want to make a completely innovative reportage and stand out with their creative inventiveness.

Some couples decide to take even more unusual and crazy photos. They can refer to their common interests, e.g. travel or sports. Often, wedding sessions also evoke the profession of one or both spouses by means of props or the place where the photo was taken. If we want really original photos, it is also worth looking for inspiration on the Internet and discussing this issue with the selected photographer - they can give us valuable solutions and ideas here. We are only limited by our imagination here. Underwater wedding session? Why not! Such photos are undoubtedly a valuable souvenir, and the session itself is a great memory for the Bride and Groom.

Wedding photographer - professional or amateur?

Probably many of you, preparing for your dream day, are wondering whether it is worth investing money in an amateur photographer and how it differs from a professional one. If there is a person in your environment who is worth trusting when it comes to photographing a wedding, why not? It is enough that this person has talent, a good eye and great equipment. The success of the entire enterprise depends on it.

Remember, however, that an amateur should already have experience in wedding photography, because it is a specific ceremony that requires some kind of skill. The photographer at the wedding and reception should blend in with the crowd and not absorb either the Bride and Groom or the guests. You will certainly pay much less for amateur (which does not mean worse) material. So it is worth considering such a solution and give a chance to a person you trust or who collects excellent opinions.