There can be no denying that a wedding takes a huge amount of planning, finding and booking all your various suppliers can be a daunting task, even for the most savvy couple. The financial implications are rarely small, so it pays to do your homework when choosing a photographer that will make your day special and unique to you.

Yvonne White, one of the loveliest wedding vendors that I have come across, runs White Gold Images, a Wedding Photography business based in north London. She offers her clients a distinctive photography style - a fabulous mix of classic and contemporary images that blend together seamlessly to tell the story of your day. 

 

Her love of photography started over 30 years ago when she received her first camera and 8 years ago she became a professional photographer.  Photography to her is not just a job; her passion and enjoyment shines  through in every assignment she takes on.

She regularly gets positive feedback about her ability to make her clients feel relaxed and enjoy being photographed which results in the most amazing images.

Yvonne offers a variety of packages that eases some of the financial burden and this way the majority of her clients couples are able to opt for a bigger, better album than they might have done had they been forced to pay for it all before the day.  So whatever your preference, she will help you plan effectively.

 

Below is some advice from her on choosing a photographer that's right for you:

•       Get personal recommendations from friends, family, colleagues, etc

•       Google search your area, venue and possibly even photographic style if you have very fixed ideas about what you want. Check out featured photographers in bridal magazines and on wedding blogs. Blogs of other suppliers like this one are particularly useful as they will usually only recommend or feature photographers they know and are confident in passing on as part of protecting their own reputation.

•       Get a list together of possibles from your research, discounting anyone that is not to your taste style wise or beyond your budget [we will come back to budget shortly]

•       Remember different photographers will have different ‘styles’ so you will need to think about the kind of pictures you want. Just as an example of this, ‘vintage’ processing is fashionable at the moment, which is great if you are having a vintage themed wedding, but if not, will you still like it when you look back at your pictures in 10 years time?

•       Now is the time to start talking to your list of possibles and this is where the crunch can really come – do you actually feel you can get on with the wedding photographer? Is there a rapport? You need to have a good relationship with your photographer, afterall, the only person you are likely to spend more time with than the photographer on the day will be your new husband/wife.

•       Once you got yourself a shortlist, arrange a meeting with them before parting with any money – any photographer serious about your wedding day will do this. Ask to see some albums so you can see a range of pictures and the product quality you will receive afterwards. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, such as whether they have insurance and what sort of equipment they will be using.

•       Finally, armed with all this information, you can make your decision and book and remember, this is your wedding day and your choice of photographs, so make sure you get the one you want based on what you like. 

 

Whist you musn't feel pressured into booking by an overly keen photographer you are not entirely convinced by, remember that when your special day is over, what is left to keep those memories fresh for years to come are the photographs.

A good photographer will put many hours into ensuring everything is captured in all it’s detail, far more than you will be aware of on the day and many more before and afterwards. Look at your budget and ask yourself if you have allowed enough – if you find yourself dismissing a lot photographers you otherwise like based on costs, then you might need to consider some re-budgeting. Settling for second best might just leave you feeling less than happy in those years that follow. 

 

Contact Yvonne 

Call 020 8445 2848 or 07712 928000