tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185226497022220725.post8697614552847816881..comments2023-05-12T11:18:06.417-05:00Comments on Ultimate Destination Weddings: Selecting Your Destination Wedding Photographer_http://www.blogger.com/profile/10206409284051968613noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185226497022220725.post-19958288818522555082008-06-09T08:22:00.000-05:002008-06-09T08:22:00.000-05:00I actually think it is important for the photograp...I actually think it is important for the photographer to be there a few days earlier- whether to relax or not. In some cases, they need to get adjusted to the time difference. In some cases, just recover from a long days' travel. But most importantly, there is a buffer in case a flight is canceled.<BR/><BR/>We also travel a lot for weddings. And we often work with brides we have not met in person. The key is long phone conversations and lots of emails. This helps us get to know each other. We feel this is priceless for our work and it puts our brides at ease. We much prefer to meet our couples in person, but when it isn't possible, the modern world fortunately provides many opportunities to communicate. :)<BR/><BR/>Which brings me to my final point, your questions are great. And most any decent photographer wouldn't have a problem answering them. So after you have figured all that out, the most important thing is intangible. Do you click with your photographers? Do you like being around them? Would you want them at your wedding? <BR/><BR/>I hope this helps a bit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185226497022220725.post-11764607910283245932008-06-08T20:12:00.000-05:002008-06-08T20:12:00.000-05:00Eric, Thanks for the comment. This is a good and ...Eric, Thanks for the comment. This is a good and worthwhile question.<BR/><BR/>Although, I have to be honest, I don't have a problem with that. I travel to Europe frequently for work and typically pad my time before or after to see some sights. It's on my nickle and on my own time. If the photographer I'm hiring for my wedding does the same thing, no problem from me (as long as he/she are not taking advantage of it).<BR/><BR/>When we hired our destination wedding photographer, we discussed this. She asked us if we were agreeable to it and we were. She arrived 2 or 3 days before the our wedding for a little vacation. Because she flew on a Tuesday (instead of Friday), it actually saved us a little money on the flight (which we paid for and it was a cost we would have had to pay whether she vacationed or not). We only paid her expenses during the time she was actually working for us. The rest of the time was on her own money. I think it worked out fantastically well for both of us.<BR/><BR/>To be fair, I think we actually got the better deal. Because while she was "vacationing," she was mentally scouting locations to shoot. So when we actually met with her, she had it all lined up. It made our time all the more productive and worthwhile. Plus, we were on property early too, if she happened to see us out and about, she'd snap off a picture or two.<BR/><BR/>However, I can see your point. Another photographer may have been different and taken advantage of the situation. As you suggest, best to ask the questions and then meet with them to determine it is the right fit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185226497022220725.post-59664983014275260892008-06-08T19:32:00.000-05:002008-06-08T19:32:00.000-05:00These are some great questions. As a traveling we...These are some great questions. As a traveling wedding photographer, I'd like to add one more: Will the photographer be taking a vacation on your dime? Often times destination wedding photographers pad the time around your wedding a few extra extra days and take a little vacation - with you paying for their airfare. <BR/>I personally think this is not cool.<BR/><BR/>If you want great wedding photos, just talk with your photographer - after a few interviews, I'm sure you will find someone with the style and personality you love.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com