Wedding Photography is a very personal and subjective choice.  So, when choosing your wedding Photographer it’s definitely worth doing some research.

Social media https://www.instagram.com/pinkphotographics, wedding fayres and asking for recommendations are all a great way to start. Look at websites www.pinkphotographics.co.uk and portfolios and ask to see more examples if needed.

It will probably feel like you’ve looked through a million photos and at times like a different language is being used. We as Photographers also struggle to find which styles/genres best describe our work too!

Hopefully I can help you work out what we’re all talking about!

What styles are there?

Consider which wedding photography style most appeals to you.  It’s perfectly fine liking more than one!

Traditional or classic – Formal group shots, posed photos.

Documentary/ Reportage – Natural, candid moments, non-posed.

Creative and Fun – Filters, movement, unconventional group shots.

Fine Art – Elegant and posed couples portraits, creating pieces of “art”.

Look at your favourite images, what editing style do they have?

Dark and moody – rich, warm, deep colours and shadows.

Light and airy – soft pastel tones, low contrast, cooler colours.

Authentic – true to life colours, natural tones.

Colourful and saturated – Bright and intense colours, high contrast.

Keep in mind when looking at websites/portfolios the actual wedding styling and colour scheme isn’t down to the Photographer. We are there to shoot what is on the day. So don’t let photos of bright colours and busy days put you off if you are going for a smaller, quieter neutral toned day.

One important thing to look out for is if the photos on a website are consistent in shooting/editing style.

By this I don’t mean are they all similar in style of wedding, but do the photos look like they are taken by the same person? If the feel and look of the photos vary greatly, it may be that the Photographer has changed style or that the photos are not their own!

In this situtation I would ask the Photographer for clarification on which style is current. If it’s the one you like, ask if they can send you a full gallery. If you’re still unsure, a cheeky Google image search will let you know if the photos being used are stock wedding photos or not.

What next?

Once you’ve worked out what you do/don’t like, contact a few Photographers that match that style. If you’re still unsure, ask Photographers to describe their work. We all work hard to create our own editing style that we feel represents us, so we don’t mind couples making sure we are right for them.

I would describe my approach to photography as relaxed, informal documentary with candid, editorial and creative moments. I’m authentic with my editing style keeping your day true to how it was, so that means no heavy colour casts or filters. It’s your wedding, I want my photos to reflect that.

Once you have a short list of Photographers, find out what’s included in their packages. Please don’t assume albums, prints, printing rights etc are included. Some Photographers are very clever (read as sneaky!) with wording so their deals sound too good to miss out on, and what you think you’ve booked isn’t what you end up with. This is why I’m very clear with my packages! https://pinkphotographics.co.uk/prices/

Don’t be afraid to ask questions.

By this I mean genuine questions. Not a copied and pasted list of “100 must ask questions for your Photographer” you’ve found on a wedding website. These lists are not helpful to anyone!

Before booking, talk to your Photographer. I would say to always have a meeting of some description (in person, via a phone call or video chat) before you commit to booking if you can. You need to “click” with each other as you will spend more time together than anyone else on your day.

Please don’t book a Photographer just because they’re the first one you’ve found/ they have a special offer on/ you’re in a rush to book. It’s not only the end product that needs to be considered, but the whole process from initial enquiry right up to receiving your finished gallery.

I’m a big believer in attracting your tribe. Find someone who understands you, you like their style of work and like them as a person. It will show in the photos if you’ve not made the right decision. Trust me, none of us want to look at photos and see anything but joy and the real emotions of the day.