If left for later, you may become so entrenched in tending to all the various details of your wedding that you are unable to set aside the time required for booking a photographer as the date draws nearer. This is one wedding detail which deserves to be given top priority . Your photographer will likely require a deposit to hold your wedding date. Never agree to pay the entire fee for your wedding photography package up front. The balance of the fee should only be paid after the wedding, once you have seen and received your proofs.
Price ranges for photographers vary dramatically.
In hiring a photographer, you are paying for his or her experience, style, reputation, as well as overhead costs. Select a photographer who is within your budget and whose quality and style of photography is consistent with your tastes. Don't despair if your budget is limited, just keep looking. While some photographers who work out of studios may charge enormous fees for their services, plenty of good freelance photographers are available for significantly less. Just remember to shop carefully.