3.  You can have your photographer cover your wedding like a documentary. It means that instead of just taking a series of posed photos, they will be in your wedding to take spontaneous pictures. In other words, you will get candid pictures of décor, people, and all the action taking place in your wedding.  You can have your wedding covered by a photographer who specializes in portraiture. A traditional photographer can help you here. Here, you will get posed shots of you with your partner and your friends and family. They will take pictures with your loved ones in various backdrops.  You can also opt for a photographer who specializes in fine art or takes pictures that reflect reality. The style is quite similar to documentary photography, but the photographer can afford to be a bit more creative here. You can certainly hope to see photographs that ware gorgeous and dramatic.

4.  It is important to visually communicate exactly what types of pictures you want. A great idea is to create a mood board. You can use an app or try some websites where you can save some images you like – and probably some that you do not like. This will help your photographer understand how to plan for your big day and create a perfect album.  Consider working with your photographer to create a timely first. You can also ask your wedding planner to help you here. It means that you should have some information about an estimated start and end time for everything in your wedding, including makeup, hair, reception setup, and so on. Here, you should also include how much time to allot to your photo sessions, such as the first look, couple's session, and even bridal party photos.  Know in advance how much time to give to your hair and makeup. Any delays with makeup or hair can throw everything out of order. Be sure to have your makeup done before schedule.

5.  Be ready to do your homework. First, you should gather some details about the finest photographers in your area. You can use the internet for assistance and search hundreds of local listings. You may also read reviews left by newlyweds to get an idea about the best wedding photographer.  Once you have shortlisted a few good photographers, you should spend some time exploring their websites and blogs. Check some events they have shot in the past. This will help you have a better idea about their style of wedding photography.  How they have designed their websites will also tell a bit about their sensibility and personality. If they have their social media accounts, be sure to check those pages for how good they really are. By paying attention to this, you will be able to select a photographer who documents your bid day in the best way possible.

6.  Before finalizing your decision, be sure to set up interviews. Do not make a decision on looks alone because you will actually be interacting with the photographer while they are at work. Therefore, you need to schedule interviews first. Call them to see if they are ready to shoot on your wedding day. If you like the way a photographer works but they are not available for your wedding date, you may check if they have an associated available. Otherwise, look for a different photographer. While interviewing, be sure to talk about your wedding photography style, venue, and what you have in your mind for your photos. Share your expectations with them and see if they are willing to cooperate.  Check a few full wedding albums before making a choice. During an interview, you will certainly get a better idea if your personalities mesh or not. Still, it is a good idea to ask them to show you a few full wedding albums. Ask them to show you a collection of their best pictures to help you have a better idea of the quality of their work. Do not just rely on the highlight gallery – make a decision only when you find the full gallery photos to be as good as the photos in the highlight gallery.

7.  Do Not hire someone without paying attention to their personality. It is never a good idea to hire a photographer whom you do not like personally.  Do not forget to compare packages before finalizing your decision. It is important to hire someone who is experienced and can take pictures considering the photography style you have selected.  Do not overlook the quality of the photography when selecting someone for wedding photography. You should be able to check the quality aside from the wall prints and album.

8.  Check the full wedding albums before you take the plunge. Most people pay attention to a photographer's highlights album or gallery. They think that the whole album will be the same, but that is not always the case. The reason is that their portfolio is going to have the best of the best work collected from different wedding events they have covered in the past. It is therefore in your best interest to ask them to show you a full wedding album. In fact, you will be better off checking at least three full galleries from weddings they have covered. This will help you get a better idea about what your wedding album will look like. If you do not like anything, you may want to look for a different photographer.  Be specific about what type of wedding you are going to have and how the photographer is going to cover it. What it means is that if you see a photographer showing full galleries with pictures shot outdoors in natural light, you may want to ask them to show you something else if you are going to have your wedding arranged indoors with dark lighting. Ensure that they know how to use different light settings to take the finest pictures.

9.  Be very critical when then reviewing albums. For this, you should have an idea about the theme of your wedding and some specific moments you want captured. Check what types of details are captured in the pictures. Do not forget to check how crispy the images look. They should also be thoughtful and taken in good light. Do not opt for a photographer showing you washed- out pictures with no real smaller details.  Ensure that you can connect with the photographer. It is your special day and you will not be able to communicate directly with your photographer. You two need to be on the same page and your personalities should mesh to ensure that your album looks great when you finally get a chance to see it. When you talk to the photographer, check how clear they are when making suggestions. You may want to work with someone else if you believe that the mannerisms of your selected photographer are off-putting. It is equally important to ensure that they know how to talk to everyone without being offensive.