Have you begun your search for a wedding photographer in Colorado? The beginning stages of wedding planning are filled with endless decisions. From the date of your wedding to finding your venue and photographer. Wedding planning involves making key decisions that will shape every facet of your wedding day. When it comes to finding your ideal wedding photographer there are a few significant details to hone in that will help you with your search. Keep reading for more.
1. Experience
There is something to be said for a wedding photographer with a wealth of experience. When it comes to working as a wedding industry professional, a photographer’s capability extends far beyond their artistic vision. A wedding is a milestone event that is venerated year after year. Once you are married, you will recall the day with each passing anniversary, looking back on the commitment you’ve made to one another. But, it will also be a momentous occasion for your guests, who will long recall your wedding day with fond memories. The wedding pros you aim to work with will be with you side by side for each passing hour of your day, lending to the overall experience of your wedding as it unfolds.
An experienced photographer knows how to capture the beautiful moments and the candor in between. They understand that the photos taken that day will hang on the walls of your home for years to come. But, they also know how to help a groomsmen with his when the moment calls for it. Additionally, an experienced wedding photographer in Colorado will also grasp the full weight of how to curate an enjoyable photography experience for you at each turning point of your wedding day, as well as your guests. They know the moment when they see it; like when your grandmother wraps her arms around you after your wedding ceremony or when your guests finally abandon their table for the dance floor.
In addition to being the vessel for your moments, an experienced wedding photographer is able to easily navigate the business intricacies involved with a wedding. For example, an experienced wedding photographer in Colorado will be able to adhere to the necessary practices to protect everyone involved. Including liability insurance which will cover their ability to work at your chosen venue.
2. Someone You Connect With
From start to finish, it is highly likely that your wedding day will be anywhere from 8-10 hours in duration (or possibly more!). Your wedding photographer will be at your the entire time. It should go without saying that your wedding photographer in Colorado has to be someone who you connect with and ultimately trust. After all, you are putting one of your biggest moments in their hands.
When getting started with my couples, I like to take the time to get to know them. A quick chat with them can easily fill me in on the carefully planned details of their day along with the moments they are looking forward to the most. However, this conversation is also a time for me to understand them beyond their wedding day. What are their hobbies? Do they enjoy hiking (one of my hobbies)? If so what are their favorite trails?
This connection provides me with access to the makeup of their personalities. Allowing me to better understand what their day-to-day life looks like and what their love language is. Yes, it’s important to connect with them so they feel that comfort in front of the camera on their wedding day. But even more so, knowing how they communicate, and what’s most important to them provides me with the access needed to be privy to their moments.
Conversely, it is equally important that my couples understand and trust me as their wedding photographer. Knowing what to expect from your photography experience is a factor that will put you at ease on the day of your wedding when emotions and nerves are at an all-time high.
3. Style
Finally, and arguably just as important as the above-mentioned points, is a Colorado wedding photographer’s style. You may have read that in your search for a wedding photographer, you should ask them what camera they use. This is a common misconception. What you should be looking for when searching for a wedding photographer in Colorado, more so than anything, is a photographer’s style that closely mirrors your own.
A wedding photographer’s calling card is the style in which we capture photos. It is unmoving, unfailing, and part of our artistic vision. When searching for your photographer, you’ll want to see if the photographer you are considering closely matches the vision that you have in mind for your wedding day. Does the photographer capture candid moments? Or are all the photos they’ve showcased highly posed? Do they have an understanding of how to work with different lighting? What do their indoor weddings look like in comparison to their outdoor weddings? What about their medium? Are they a film photographer? Digital? Or a combination of both? Most importantly, how closely does their wow factor match the wedding you’ve been dreaming?
My hope is that the above tips have helped you to find the perfect wedding photographer in Colorado. For a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into running a Colorado wedding photography business, you can read this post.