Getting married in Yosemite is for most people a once in a lifetime event.With that said, why would you settle for anything less than one of the best Yosemite wedding photographers available to capture this once in a lifetime dream event?
Wedding photographers willing to travel to Yosemite to shoot a wedding are a dime a dozen today. There are photographers varying in style, experience, quality and price. So, how does one narrow down their options and choose the photographer that is best for them?
Prioritize:
What is most important to you in a photographer? Budget? Quality? Personality?
Granted, you most likely can't find a photographer that has it all, but you can come close. Therefore prioritizing is important.
Discuss and put it on paper:
Discuss your priorities and preferences with your fiance', and then put things down in order of importance on paper. When you meet with a prospective photographer, go down your list and assign a number rating to each of your preferences for that particular photographer. After meeting with several wedding photographers, discuss the overall ratings of each wedding photographer with your fiance', and then narrow the choices down to the top rated photographer.
The Work:
Overall, your final wedding photographer choice should have work that makes you feel something when you look at their photos. Do they make you smile? Do they make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside?
Personality:
Does the wedding photographer make you feel comfortable? He or she should have a personality that is compatible with you and your fiance'. You will most likely be spending more time with your wedding photographer on your wedding day than any other wedding vendor you hire. Therefore it is vital that your photographer's personality is one that you will want to be around.
Pricing:
Whether you like it or not, in most cases, you do get what you pay for. Within reason, try to stick to your budget as closely as possible, however if the price doesn't match the quality of work, think twice before signing the contract. Most couples will agree that out of all the expenses for the wedding and reception, the wedding photography expense will ultimately be the one that you will be reminded of for the duration of your marriage, whether those reminders be good ones, or bad. Therefore, keep a balanced view of expense vs. quality in mind when choosing the perfect wedding photographer for your wedding in Yosemite.
