Choosing your Louisville wedding photographer (part 2)

As soon as Louisville brides become engaged, most will quickly set their wedding date. After they book the church and reception venues, it's time to find their Louisville wedding photographer.

Wedding photography in Louisville follows national trends, but each wedding photographer will have her own style. The typical Kentucky bride will look for for emotional wedding photography that captures the joy of her wedding day. Most Louisville brides want candids, wedding photojournalism, or a mix of wedding photography styles that include formals. Candids and spontaneous moments are most easily provided if the bride books a wedding photography package that includes two wedding photographers.

Here are 8 crucial tips you need to know in selecting your Louisville wedding photographer:

1. Be wary of photographers in Louisville who are unwilling to meet with you at their place of business. An established, reputable wedding photographer will have a studio or home studio so they can show you as many examples as you wish, including large wall prints. Meeting photographers at a bookstore or coffee shop is risky—you may not be able to find them later.

2. Choose a Louisville wedding photographer who does this as a fulltime job. Part time photographers may be hobbyists, or may be too involved with their real job to focus on your wedding. A fulltime wedding photographer is more likely to be passionate about weddings and committed to providing excellent products and service. Her or she should have a structured schedule allowing you to receive your photos quickly. A fulltime photographer will most likely be concerned about future business and will strive to keep current clients happy.



3. Low pricing should not be your only criteria for selecting a wedding photographer. Reputable wedding photographers cannot offer you rock bottom prices without cutting down on quality. Ask to see examples of wedding albums, proof books, and wall prints.



4. Insist on viewing entire weddings photographed in the Louisville area. If photographers show you only their best image or two from a wedding, you will not be able to judge how often they get a good image.  Viewing whole weddings will allow you to gauge their consistency. If your wedding or reception will be in Louisville, ask to see images from your venue, if possible.


5. Get real customer testimonials. Feedback from other Louisville brides is crucial for such an important decision as selecting your wedding photographer. Ask for referrals or browse her website or blog for testimonials


6. Choose a Louisville wedding photographer who has experience and training. He or she should have at least three years experience as a lead photographer (not just an assistant). Ideally, your photographer should have a degree in photography or be able to show you proof of training.


7. Ask to see proof of liability insurance. Reputable photographers carry liability insurance that allows them to work in all the venues (some hotels insist on this). The more expensive policies provide full liability, and will protect you much further than regular liability.


8. Choose a wedding photographer you connect with. Your photographer will be with you for a large portion of your wedding day and you need to feel relaxed and comfortable with him or her. During your initial meeting, she should make notes about your day and be willing to customize her shot list to meet your needs.

To learn more about Liz Images wedding photography in Louisville, please click on the page links. You will see samples of Liz's work, the dates available, and the Storybook wedding album. Complete Storybook Albums can be found on Liz's blog.

Louisville wedding photographer Liz Images talks about choosing a wedding photographer.

Choosing a Louisville wedding photographer is a big decision for brides. It's about more than the pictures, the wedding album, and the large framed photo on the wall. Brides want to know that the wedding photographer is professional. Here in Kentucky, the wedding photographer will often spend the whole wedding day with the bride. She will arrive before the ceremony and take photos of the wedding gown hanging up and the bride and bridesmaids getting ready. There will often be a second wedding photographer photographing the groom and the groomsmen preparing for the wedding. Groomsmen will offen arrive at the church wearing their tuxes, but the wedding photographer will photograph them putting on their ties or pinning on the boutonnieres.

Especially important photographs taken each wedding day by a Louisville wedding photographer include when the bride walks down the aisle, the kiss, romantic photos of the bride and groom, the wedding party, wedding reception entrance, cutting of the cake and the first dance.

Storytelling wedding photography in Louisville

Storytelling wedding photography is very popular in Louisvile and many brides are asking for more candid photos of their wedding day. Liz Haeberlin of Liz Images photography specializes in the Storybook Album. This is a coffee table style wedding album that includes a lot of wedding photojournalism. The Storybook wedding album is designed by Louisville wedding photographer Liz Images.

Liz Images will photograph all the details of your big day. You will receive all the proofs, a storybook album, and digital negatives. Clients say Liz Haeberlin is Louisville's best wedding photographer. Be sure to visit our website homepage to see samples of the Storybook Album. Louisville wedding photographer Liz Images is known for speedy delivery of proofs. Images are online in 3 weeks! The digital design of the Storybook Album is also presented at just about 3 weeks! The physical proofs are ready for pickup at the first month anniversary. At that time you may also order your Storybook Album.

Wedding planning has never been easier in Louisville Kentucky today. Liz Haeberlin of Liz Images Wedding Photography has been photographing wedding full time since 2002. She has been to all the top ceremony sites and reception venues and can most likely show you photos of your church or reception. She was married in 2005 and went through all the steps in planning a wedding that today's brides have to go through. If you would like help in selecting a florist, a dj, a wedding cake, or bridesmaids dresses, be sure to ask Liz.