Thirty questions to ask before you hire a wedding photographer

  1. How much of the wedding day do you cover?
  2. How do I view the images taken?
  3. Do I get the images as high resolution files?
  4. If I have to buy the disc, how much will it be?
  5. Can I copy and share the images you give me?
  6. Can I put the images on the internet, Facebook, Flickr etc?
  7. Do I get slideshow disc that will play on a standard DVD player?
  8. Can I put the images on a digital photo frame?
  9. How much do prints cost?
  10. Is there an album included in the package?
  11. How many pages does it have?
  12. How big is the album?
  13. What materials is it made from?
  14. If I want a bigger album how much will it cost?
  15. If I want a different cover how much will it cost?
  16. How many images will be included?
  17. Are they single images or montages?
  18. How much will it cost for extra pages and images?
  19. How much public liability insurance do you have? (minimum £2million)
  20. How much Professional indemnity insurance do you have? (minimum £75k)
  21. Are you a member of any professional organisations?
  22. Do you have any qualifications in photography?
  23. Do you have back up cameras, lenses, flashguns?
  24. Can you bring studio lighting if the weather is poor?
  25. How much deposit do I have to pay?
  26. If I have to cancel do I get my deposit back?
  27. When is the full amount due?
  28. Have you photographed at my venue before?
  29. Can I see some recent albums / slideshows
  30. Do you meet with us before the wedding to discuss our requirements?

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