Finding a Wedding Photographer in Winnipeg: Part 2

Part 2 on how to find a good wedding photographer in Winnipeg:

I won’t get into the doom and gloom of wedding photography horror stories, but I will talk a bit about red flags and how to avoid bad situations before it’s too late.

First of all, I’ve seen situations where couples have booked a photographer that doesn’t have an online portfolio, hardly has any references and who offers cheap wedding packages. Results? More often than not, the couple is thoroughly disappointed with the pictures.

Keep in mind that a good photographer will be popular. Happy couples spread the news about good photographers, and word of mouth referrals are gold. Don’t let someone’s self-promotion convince you of their worth. Wait until you hear it from unbiased sources.

Some photographers hardly have any online exposure. I know that for some, the internet is not their favourite place to hang out at, which is fine in some cases. But find out why they’re not online. You want photographers who are enthusiastic about their work and who have a wide variety of images and examples to show.

We all know that good wedding photographers don’t come cheap. That being said, there is quite the range in prices. I know people have paid anywhere between $250 and $10,000+ for a wedding photographer in Winnipeg. People often say that you get what you pay for. But it’s not always the case. Though the price is a good indicator of the results you’ll get, it’s not always true. I think the strength of a portfolio speaks more about the photographer than their price list.

Ultimately you want to have a good feeling from the photographer’s portfolio and you want to be excited about the kinds of pictures you’ll be getting. Your wedding day is probably the biggest party you’ll ever throw for yourself (if you’re not P. Diddy), and you’ll be so caught up in the moment that you won’t have much time to take it all in. Your photographer is there to capture everything during the one day that will fly by faster than you expected.

Enjoy the planning, and most of all, enjoy your big day!