Why so expensive? this is a question that tends to nag future newlyweds, looking for who will be their real wedding photographer . About what makes wedding photographer work prices and, why not choose a photographer from the cheap end , advise professional, experienced and sought-after wedding photographer Miks brine .

Factors forming the price of a wedding photographer:

Is it the photographer's main job or an additional job during the holidays?

Namely, for a full-time photographer the service prices will always be higher, because of the daily living costs are included in the price. For photographers for whom wedding photography is extra source of income rather than the main job, the amount for the service may be more flexible. It does not affect the final result quality.

Photography

I believe that a professional photographer's arsenal should include photo equipment worth at least 8-10 thousand euros (that is, two full-frame cameras, at least three light lenses, memory cards). Calculating depreciation and updating equipment, car, fuel, computer equipment and online tools - these costs can already be 200-400 EUR per month.

Popularity

Of course, this aspect cannot be measured and each photographer evaluates his work according to his own criteria, experience, beliefs, goals, etc. However, the trend that the number of social network followers interacts with the final price - it is observable and understandable. I choose two classic criteria for evaluating my price: demand and the market. already this year also the external influence - Covid .

Experience

However, this does not mean that a photographer with 27 years of experience will have a high service price. I am in my professional activity observed that starting with 5000 hours of work, the justification for the word "experienced" is formed.

How not to fall into the trap when choosing a photographer:

The most classic drive in oats is the one we all know - “ We took my cousin friend's sister's classmate who has a camera and yes ... ”. I would recommend people to evaluate the gala result before deciding on a photographer. It is not at all excluded that the couple's position "photographer" is unimportant, but you should also be aware of this when making a choice, and you should assume that on the way back there will be no more after the wedding day!

• Recommendation of friends . It seems the safest, but even for the best friends and girlfriends tastes may differ.
• looks good on Instagram . The customer has to choose whether what has been seen in one is enough on the platform. Pictures from several weddings with more than a hundred, two hundred pictures from the coverage of the day will create a more accurate an idea of the final result.
• Year . When choosing a photographer, it is important to understand when is made portfolio (home page, Facebook or Instagram account) as the style, colors and mood may change from year to year.
• Investment. A short trial photo session a year or six months before the wedding can help you make a thoughtful decision.
• The big stumbling block - on the cheap. What does cheap mean in any sphere of life? Yes, it can be done, but it's a game of luck. For little money you can buy a thing that you will use for a few minutes and that's it will not affect the rest of your life. A good doctor at a cheap price - is it even possible? Good wine pa the cheap - how can it be produced at all?

It is important to remember that when planning a wedding, people envision it as a lifetime event.

Authors of the article: MIKS ŠELS / IEVA KRASTIņA

Photo: MIKS SCHELS