The Best Baton Rouge Wedding Photographers
Baton Rouge Wedding Photographer
Your wedding photos will be your most treasured wedding keepsake from your wedding day. You'll immediately want to share them when your Baton Rouge wedding photographer delivers them to you, and you'll look back at them 30+ years from now, thinking about your vows, the kiss, and the first dance.
Choosing the right Baton Rouge wedding photographer to capture those special moments is an very important decision and it's crucial to find a wedding pro like Marc Shaw Photography who understands your vision for your wedding day and can document it with a precise style. But you'll also want someone you trust and feel comfortable with since he or she will be by your side the entire wedding day.
To help you find the right person to entrust with this task, read more on selecting the perfect wedding photographer for your Baton Rouge wedding.
Book your Baton Rouge venue first.
It's a smart idea to hire your photographer after you've secured your venue. Aim to book his or her services about nine months before the wedding. Photographers like Marc Shaw Photography are in high demand and typically books a year out in advance
2. Hit up your social network for Baton Rouge Wedding Photographer recommendations.
Ask you're recently Baton Rouge married friends whose wedding photos you loved and solicit recommendations from your wedding planner or the manager of your reception site. Marc Shaw Photography is currently Baton Rouge #1 leading wedding photography team.
3. Figure out the style of photography you like.
Do your homework and spend some time getting a sense of the style of photography you like. Maybe it's bright and airy with lots of saturated colors, or perhaps you prefer a more vintage and retro look with washed-out tones and a dreamy, nostalgic feel. Once you've found a handful of photographers whose aesthetic fits with yours, reach out to each person and inquire about if they're available on your wedding date and their photography rates. If the ones you're interested in are available on your date and if their fees fall within your budget, then you can schedule initial meetings.
4. Interview the Baton Rouge Wedding Photographers.
Most photographers will email you a link to their portfolio of images before your first meeting. Be sure the collection includes their most recent weddings he or she has shot from start to finish, not just a "best of" highlight reel from dozens of different weddings. This is a more accurate way to gauge the photographer's work. Also, ask if the photographer has shot at your Baton Rouge venue and if so, request to see those photos.
During the meeting, find out who exactly will be the photographer on your wedding day. Some larger studios employ several photographers, and even with single-person operations, it's not unusual for the photographer to have an assistant handle shots of the groom prep while he or she focuses on the bride and bridesmaids. In all cases, request to see the work of the photographer (or photographers) who will be present on your wedding.
5. Discuss the fee.
Some photographers' fees include everything including albums, prints, and high-resolution images (saved on a disc or thumb drive); others have a flat or hourly rate, then charge you à la carte for any pictures or albums you want. Many photographers offer a price list that details several different packages they offer at different price points. Make sure that you understand what's all included. Ask how long the photographer will spend with you (seven to nine hours is usually ideal) and whether there will be a second shooter, as you'll get more detail shots this way.
6. Go with your instinct.
Once you've evaluated each photographer's work and fees, and narrowed down the options, it's time to make your decision. Don't forget that you'll be spending the entire wedding day with this person, so you want to make sure you feel completely comfortable with the photographer. Do both you and your fiancé genuinely like this person? Do you feel like the three of you click?
7. Schedule a practice run.
We always highly recommend scheduling a engagement session-it's a great opportunity to get to know your photographer and begin to feel comfortable having your photo taken, especially if you or your groom are camera-shy.
