I need some help with this photographer - Thomas from Best Dream photography -
http://bestdreamphotography.com/ . I initially found him through a google search (paid ad on google) and liked his style, so FI and I set up a meeting with him. We met in a coffee shop and he showed us books (samples of his work) as well as one book of one whole wedding he has shot. He was polite, well-spoken, and both of us got a good feeling about him and I asked for references (phone); one checked out and the other I left a message (haven't heard back yet).
However, the thing that is mainly holding us back is that besides his website (and a small kijji ad) I can't find anything else on him or this company. No online reviews, no links on wedding vendor sites, nothing. So, I'm wondering if this could be a scam - or if no news is good news. I also checked the BBB and there was nothing listed on the company. He required 20% down and the remaning 80% on the wedding day. He also has a very reasonable price - $900, so I'm not sure if it's because it's lower than some other companies that I'm feeling concerned. What do you guys think I should do? Have you met photographers in coffee shops that are ligitimate? I've heard that photographers who do this part-time as a side job and who don't have a studio do this, but I'm not sure.