Like it or not, photographers are key people on your wedding day because their chief duty is to capture your best and favourite moments in the most fascinating way.

After making your choice of wedding photographer(s), it is vital that you ask a few necessary questions before fully engaging their services.

Below are questions you should not miss:

1. Will You Be Available On The Wedding Date?

You have to be sure whoever you are booking to shoot on your big day is available on that day or members of his/her team are, in that case it is important to have this conversation with the entire team.

2. Do You Have Any Other Wedding On This Date?

This is also important because you would not want a photographer and  his team bolting away 45 minutes into your wedding because they have another appointment.

3. How Long Have You Been Shooting Weddings?

The above question is in no way trying to undermine the skills of the photographer but it pays to know how much experience the person you are working with has.

4. Can You Show Me A Gallery Of Weddings You Have Shot?

Having a glimpse of what kind of shots the photographer you are about to hire takes should even be your topmost priority.

5. How Much Do You Charge For Various Packages?

Knowing the prices for each of the photographer’s packages will help you know which to settle for as regards to your budget. It is also wise to ask if they take installment payments and the percentages per installment.

6. What Will You And Your Team Wear?

Having the photographer and his/her team blend into your colour schemes for the day is not a bad idea.

7. Will My Wedding Photos Be Published On Any Blog?

If you are one for privacy, expressly state it to the photographer at this point to avoid any hassles later.

Being at ease with your wedding photographer is also a thing. Make sure you are comfortable with whoever you finally choose to work with.

Photo Credit: Atilary (via Love Weddings) & Animazionemusicamatrimonio