Destination weddings are all the rage this year, but planning from afar typically means something will go awry. Though some mishaps are more manageable than others. For instance, if the centerpieces are not exactly what you envisioned or the icing on the cake has a strange tint, soon it will be something to laugh about. But if the photographs are a big disappointment, there is no fixing the situation! You will regret the choice of photographers for the rest of your life!
Don’t make this avoidable mistake. The best investment you can make for your engagement and destination wedding is the right photographer. The wise choice is to choose a local photographer and have them travel with you to your destination. This will relieve a great deal of stress and you will have greater control over the precious memories you will be making.
Here are some important questions to ask a destination wedding photographer, according to wedding wire.
Are you available on the date of our wedding?
How long have you been in business?
Have you shot at my venue before? Can you show me a complete wedding?
Where can I see some reviews?
Will you be shooting my wedding, or will you send an associate?
What if severe weather hits?
What’s your cancellation policy? How do you handle pandemic date changes in case there are travel restrictions?
What do your wedding packages include?
When will I see my photos?
Do you provide an online gallery of high-resolution images? Does the gallery expire after a certain period of time? Will I have printing rights?
How do you like to communicate with couples?
When are payments due?
Can you photograph my rehearsal dinner and/or other wedding-related events (if desired)?
What kind of retouching do I get in the images?
Are travel fees included?
Why are so many couple’s choosing Sterling Photography International?
Because Sterling Photography International will put all those breath-taking, jaw dropping, and life shaping moments in your hands forever. The emotion of love never fails to shine through these special engagement and wedding photographs. And it is, indeed, the “wow factor” in every beautiful photograph. Sterling has often said he does not just shoot the appearance of a thing, a person or a moment, but the emotion. The real wow factor of any photograph is found in the way it captures the emotion. Also, it is captured in the way it makes the viewer feel or re-live that emotion.
Reviews for Sterling Photography International
Sterling photographed our wedding back in June (outside in Florida no less!) and he was so comfortable and professional to work with. My husband and I aren’t models by any stretch of the imagination, but he managed to capture our wedding on film without us looking awkward or out of place. I would absolutely recommend him for other occasions, but especially weddings. Any day where the last thing you need is an added stressor, Sterling offers a breath of fresh air and fun to the mix. Amber
Words cannot express how delighted we were with our wedding experience photography by JR, from the planning phase to the actual wedding day! His unrelenting attention to detail, creativeness, professionalism and personalization capturing naturally candid and posed photos of the emotion, joy and excitement throughout the day of family and guests – the photos are both exceptional and stunning!
JR is a truly gifted artist; we would not hesitate to work with him for future events, highly encourage and recommend him to all brides looking for ‘those unique, special moment’ photos capturing the happiness of their wedding day – he is top-notch, 10+! Fps
