professionals have no formal academic or
technical experience. It is important to know
what type of qualifications and photographic
background they hold. If you’re unsure about
their resume, ask for a couple of references
from the previous year. Experience is every-
thing and creative ability cannot be learned
from books alone; however, technical skill
is mostly gained through formal training. A
true test of competence is apparent during
stressful situations, demonstrating the pho-
tographer’s true technical knowledge.
y first home was in a
lovely neighborhood
Contrarily, there are a lot of great photog-
near Charlottesville High School.
raphers out there without much experience.
Since that time we have moved
to fit our growing family, and my
Some folks are just naturally proficient with
children have grown, but I will
interacting with people and have a good eye
always remember the feeling of
being a first-time home buyer.
for photography. Normally, the initial dif-
I will work with you to help you ference between the seasoned and inexpe-
find the home that is right for
rienced photographer is their price. Other
you, and to understand the
choices you make in the process. major variables may arise down the line such
as overall quality, proper equipment and
product selection.
• Circle of
Excellence
2009
• Diamond Club
Conclusion
feel of a photographer by the questions they
It’s nearly impossible to cover all of the cri-
ask you. This shows what’s important to the
teria on choosing a professional wedding
photographer.
photographer in one article, but hopefully
you now have a clearer outlook on finding
the right fit for you. By visiting various stu-
Experience and Qualifications
dios and meeting many photographers, you
will find a match whose work and personality
In the advent of the Internet and digital tech-
reflects a part of you. Once you have con-
nology, anyone with a digital camera and
fidently chosen the right person for the job,
a website can become a professional wed-
you can rest assure that they will provide a
ding photographer. This does not necessar-
positive experience for you and everyone on
ily make them a bad photographer; how-
your wedding day.
ever, being that wedding photography is an
unregulated industry, often these self-made
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