How to choose a photographer?

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  Ven&Radio member

  

  August 2013

  You do not need to book someone local, but they will probably charge you for travel and accomodations (if needed).
  
  I found my photographer by googling for "wedding pictures [venue name]".  This brought up blog posts from a bunch of local photographers of weddings done at the venue I'm using.  If I liked the blog post, I'd check out the photographer's portfolio.  In the end, I only reached out to 2 for pricing.  The one whose work we liked best was just a hair over budget, so we met with her. 
  
  I definitely wouldn't book someone without meeting them or at least having a phone conversation.  This person will be like your shadow on your wedding day -- you need to feel comfortable around them.  I would also have a budget in mind before you get too far in your photography search.  I'd also look at a variety of photographers to figure out what kind of "style" appeals to you. 
  

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  sourlime member

  

  August 2013

  My sister found her wedding photographer through a friend. I think you ask some of your friends first. Before we book the photographer, I read review of all the local wedding photographer. Then we looking at all the local photographer's website and blog. We decided to go with the wedding photographer that show the most interesting in helping us.
  
  Pricing was also a part of my sister wedding budget. We ended up asking the photographer for their price sheet and wedding package.
  
  I hope this help.
  

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  fallbride1109 member

  

  August 2013

  I was lucky to have an active local board here on TK and I ended up choosing my photographer off of a rec from that board.  I did meet with several though before I decided.  In the end, not only did I like her work, but I just clicked with her at the meeting and I knew she was the one. 

  I also like the idea of Googling weddings at your venue.  It's nice to have someone familiar with your venue (although mine had never shot at my venue and it worked out fine),

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  atlastmrsg member

  

  September 2013

  Does your city have a wedding magazine or wedding guide?  There are a few publications in Louisville that come out twice a year.  If there's a local magazine, or even a newspaper/magazine with a society section, flip through and make note of the photos you like.  Then call/search online for those photographers and ask for prices.

  
  

  I went to bridal shows, but I didn't find the photographer I wanted at any of them.  I went with someone I knew but who doesn't advertise because she wants to be an exclusive, boutique photography experience.  The photographers at the shows were more cheesy pics.  I want more quiet, artistic photos that aren't so staged.  I think that word of mouth and seeing work is the best way to find someone.

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  Luckyliza member

  

  September 2013

  I think the best is to book photographer through referral .
  You can google them as well .Check  which style you like and then call them, meet them.
  One week ago I booked my wedding photographer and he is amazing!! I am so lucky that he was available. His work is stunning ! My girlfriend referred him to me. Check him out The Big Affair.
  

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