Pictures Perfect

I think it’s crucial when you’re hiring your vendors to choose people who are, well, nice. Brides tend to think a lot about reputations when they’re putting together their team —which makes total sense. But don’t forget that kindness and unflappability go a long way when you’re stressed out. A photographer in particular is someone you will be spending lots of time with—you’re practically joined at the hip on the day itself! A couple of years after I met Donna Newman at a wedding in Palm Beach and she was so laid back and easy to work with. Then I saw her prints, which were just beautiful. Natural-looking and unstudied, but beautiful. Now she shoots all of my editor’s letters. I’m convinced that she gets the best images because she can’t help but make people smile.

Comments

[Liene]

Great point! Personality is SO important when hiring vendors. Thanks for bringing that up! :)

[carole]

I tell almost every potential client that they should indeed interview (in person) with their potential vendor. Personality is so important plus it doesn't hurt to see what kind of equipment they're using. It's amazing how many pass themselves off as pros with only point & shoot digitals. References are a good idea too, as is determining how much black and white and color you want. People try to emulate the high fashion stuff but honestly, each wedding is different!

[olivier lalin]

There are a few extremely talented wedding photographers out there. They are warm human beings. The task at hand requires a great personality. The problem with digital age is that everyone is a photographer. Within 6 years, NYC went from 30 something full time wedding photographers to over 350 I would guess.
The issue is not the personality of the wedding photographer so much. Most of the one I know ( and I work in the very high end market ) are very sweet. Just get yourself a real professional if you want some beautiful images. That come with a price. IF it is not the case, there is something wrong !!
As to the comment above "it doesn't hurt to see what kind of equipment they're using." This is one thing you do not want to worry about- Do you research well, Your experience wedding planner will guide you and ask professionals rather then your friends.

[Marcus]

I know just what you mean. The photographer should both be unseen in one sense, but also there encouraging you to -show- the joy you are feeling inside. That was the way it was with mine. We had a destination wedding in Dallas and chose www.WeddingPhotographerDallas.com -- the work was great, the personality was great. We just got the album back in time for Christmas and we are delighted - evey emotion, our expressions, the details, and the Joy - is all right there to enjoy. You know, after things like flowers and cake are long gone I know these photographs are what we will cherish!