Make appointments with the photographers who sound promising so you can view their portfolios and discuss details. These meetings should include both the bride and groom as well as the bride's parents, and anyone else who will either be paying for the work or working closely with the photographer. Write down all your questions before you meet, and take plenty of notes during the meetings.

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Getting Specific

The more questions you ask up front, the more confident and relaxed you’ll feel on your wedding day. If in doubt, ask! And remember, there is no such thing as a dumb question.
Here are some questions you may not have considered, but that could be very important later:

1. How will you show me pictures for selection (e.g., electronic, proofs, contact sheets, etc.)?

2. Will you help me choose the final pictures?

3. How will you make it easy for friends and family to order reprints?

More questions on the next page...