Welcome back!

Due to a sickness I took last week off from blogging, but after some much needed rest, I’m now ready to start my blogging again!

With wedding planning season here we wanted to mention that we will be at the Premier Bridal Show in Biloxi this month on the 28th of January. Be sure to stop by and chat with us! We will have some awesome giveaways, too!

We love these portraits from Kristen and Matt’s wedding at the Visitors Center and the historic White House Hotel in Biloxi, Mississippi!

What are a few things to look for in a wedding photographer as you plan your big day?

1. Style
It’s easy for a wedding photographer to impress you by showing you a slideshow of their top 25 to 30 wedding photos but this isn’t going to give you the best idea of what you can expect overall.

A better approach is to ask to see a variety of shots from different parts of a wedding. This helps you to know exactly what you can expect.

You’ll want to have a look through everything from the getting ready and detail shots to the ceremony, toasts and reception shots.

Wedding photography styles that you’ll typically come across include artistic, lifestyle and classic so take the time to browse through some shoots that fit into these categories. This will help you find out what works best for you as a couple! It will also help determine whether the photographer you had in mind can offer you the style you want most.

2. Personality
Your wedding photographer is going to be around you and your family for most of your wedding day, so it’s important for you to feel comfortable with him or her.

When a couple doesn’t feel comfortable around their wedding photographer, it will show in their photos, but the opposite holds true too.

A good photographer will know how to make you feel at ease, will guide you on how to pose before and on your wedding day, and will always be willing to answer any questions that you might have.

3. Experience

You will, of course, want to know that your photographer has the relevant experience to shoot a wedding but it’s also important to know what types of weddings they have photographed.

Here in South Mississippi we have NO shortage of wedding venues! We have it all, from plantation homes, historic sites, outdoor venues, or art museums!

Will you have a dimly lit venue that requires someone who knows how to shoot in low light situations? Are you having an ethnic wedding and need someone who understands specific cultural traditions?  Will your ceremony have special requirements such as not being able to use a flash or not being able to stand up close?

Make a list of your requirements before you meet with your photographer. This will help ensure there won’t be any potential problems leading up to the wedding.

While price does play a role in choosing a photographer, basing your choice on these top three elements is far more important.

Your wedding photos are something you’ll treasure for years to come so take the time to choose a photographer that can best capture these amazing memories.