What to Ask Your Wedding Photographer Before Booking

Choosing a wedding photographer is a significant decision. These questions will help you understand what you're getting — and what to look for.

About Their Style

1. How would you describe your editing style?
2. Can I see full galleries (not just highlight reels)?
3. Do you shoot in a documentary style, posed, or a mix?

About Logistics

4. Have you shot at my venue before?
5. Do you have a second photographer, and is one included?
6. What happens if you're sick or have an emergency on my wedding day?
7. How do you handle low-light situations?

About Deliverables

8. How many images can I expect?
9. When will I receive my gallery?
10. Are the images print-ready, or will I need to order through you?
11. Do you offer albums? If so, what's the process?

About the Contract

12. What's your cancellation/postponement policy?
13. What's included in the base price, and what costs extra?
14. Do you require a deposit, and is it refundable?
15. Do you provide a print release?

The Most Important Thing

Beyond the questions, trust your gut. You'll spend 8+ hours with your photographer on one of the most important days of your life — personality fit matters as much as portfolio.