Choosing the right photographer is very important. After your wedding, your photographs will be one of the few tangible items from your wedding day. Before signing a contract do a lot of research and hire someone whose work you love and whose personality you get along with.

I asked wedding photographer Adrienne Page for her tips on what to look for when hiring a photographer. Over the next few weeks I’ll post her advice, as well as some of the beautiful pictures she’s captured at recent weddings.

Style: There are many different styles of photographers and finding one that best fits your individual style can be daunting. Some may be described as soft & romantic, fun or funky while they all categorize themselves as a photojournalistic photographer. Even though he or she is categorized as “photojournalistic”, every photographer sees the world differently through their lens.

Always review a potential photographer’s portfolio and be sure that you love the feeling you get by looking at their images. Additionally, ask to see a complete wedding to get a better sense of their style once you have narrowed it down to a few photographers. Finding somebody that you trust to capture your event and to interpret the day is important.

Click one of the links below to read another tip from Adrienne:

Why the photographer's personality matters
Learn about different wedding packages
Digital vs. film photography
Working within your photography budget

And click here for more wedding planning tips.

Photo Credit: Adrienne Page