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Print now| Some questions to ask when viewing a venue: | Comments |
| Are they able to come to the house before, at the cermony and at the reception? | |
| What is their method of charging? By the hour? Flat Fee? | |
| Do they make you and your partner feel at ease? | |
| Have you visited them at their studio and looked at their work? | |
| Make sure you look at photographs from different weddings | |
| Is there a good mix or are they similar? | |
| Do they convey the spirit of the occassion enough? | |
| Is everyone looking happy and looking at the camera? | |
| Are they a member of a professional association? | |
| Are rates cheaper for non-Saturday weddings? | |
| What exactly is included in the cost? e.g. Album? Extra prints? | |
| Are they willing to follow a list of requested shots? | |
| Can they provide their own transport? | |
| In an emergency you will be sent a replacement photographer/videomaker? | |
| How soon after the wedding will proofs/tapes be? | |
| Who will own the rights to the images? | |
| How far in advance will bookings be taken? | |
| When is the deposit due? | |
| How soon after the event is the balance due? | |
| Is VAT being included in quotes? | |
| What is the policy on postponement/canellation? | |
| Are they willing to take into extra considerations of your venue e.g. no flash in certain rooms? | |
| Confirm dates, times and locations asap and get a written contract. |