Discovering A Skilled Wedding Photographer In Hawaii Is Simple
Having a Hawaiian wedding is like a dream come true, but it can be a nightmare trying to interview and hire a Hawaii wedding photographer when you’re on the other side of the country. To learn how to find the best destination wedding photographer right from home, read on.
Conduct an Interview Over the Phone
Unfortunately, most of us don’t have the extra cash to pop over to Hawaii to interview potential photographers. So, in lieu of an in-person interview, insist on a phone discussion with at least three different Hawaii wedding photographer companies. Because your photographer will be with you throughout your wedding day and responsible for your photo memories, you want to get a good personal feeling.
When interviewing a photographer over the phone, ask him or her about their personal style (journalistic, candid, traditional, etc), favorite photo spots in the area and exactly what you can expect for your fee. During the interview, try to get a feel for the person as well as the service.
Review Their Portfolio
Hiring a photographer over a long distance can be difficult, but the Internet lets you browse portfolios and get samples via email in seconds. A good photographer should already have an online portfolio that you can review. If they don’t, then maybe you should look into someone else.
When reviewing a photographer’s portfolio, ask yourself if you enjoy looking at their photos. Do they tell a wedding story? Do they capture the beauty of the Hawaiian surroundings? Does the bride look beautiful? Does the style match your own?
Be Sure to Get Client References
Whether you’re hiring a wedding photographer for a destination wedding or a local one, you should always get references from past clients. You want to be able to ask a previous customer how they enjoyed the service, if they’d hire the photographer again and both the photographer’s strengths and weaknesses.
Bring Your Own Photographer From the Mainland
It can be costly, but bringing a wedding photographer with you to your destination wedding ensures that you can meet your photographer in advance, get comfortable with the person and have the photographer you want, not the one you have to choose out of necessity.
When booking a local photographer to travel, you will be expected to pay their travel expenses, including flight, airport transfer, hotel and a modest per diem for food. You’ll also be required to pay for their services on the day of the wedding, which can get fairly expensive when coupled with your other wedding preparations.
Consult With Your Hotel or Wedding Venue
Weddings are popular in Hawaii and because most hotels or venues hold weddings every weekend, so they have a chance to work with and evaluate hundreds of local photographers. Ask them which Hawaii wedding photographer they’d recommend or, better yet, ask who they would hire to shoot their own wedding.
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