Some of the questions you should ask you Wedding Photographer

Over the years I learned that many Photographers avoid certain questions...

I had a consultation couple of days ago and was very impressed by how well prepared the bride to be was. Below is the list of questions she had ready for me to answer.I welcome any questions brides to be have for me, since that tells me that they know what too look for and what to ask a potential wedding photographer!!!

QUESTIONS;

1.What is your background, experience, and education in relation to photography?
2.Have you received any formal classroom training as a photographer?
3.How many weddings have you photographed?
4.Have you handled events of my type / size? (Ceremony and reception in one place, roughly 100 people, evening wedding at Maxims The Nancy Goldberg International Center)
5.Can I see the last wedding / event you shot?
6.What are your criteria for choosing what you would photograph at our wedding?
7.Do you bring back-up equipment with you?
8.Do you provide a written contract?
9.What are your policies regarding proofs / printing rights?
10.What are your policies regarding delivery times?
11.Is a deposit required? If so, how much?
12.When is the deposit / balance due?
13.Can we make partial payments?
14.Is gratuity included?
15.If not, what is the percentage of the service charge?
16.What is your overtime charge?
17.Any charges we haven’t yet covered (i.e., travel)
18.What are the refund / cancellation terms?

Do not feel awkward asking questions at the time of consultations. More you ask, more you will know. It is your day, it is your expense and you deserve to get what you pay for!