What's the best time to choose our wedding photographer?

Thinking of having video as well.

Question Asked: 13/01/2023

Wedding Date: 9/08/2018

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Reel Imagination Photo

(35) · All Sydney, Hunter Valley, North/South Coast, Southern Highlands

Posted: 26/07/2023

My advice would be shortly after you book your venue! Demand is very high and popular seasonal dates fill up fast, the sooner the better. 

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Karen Allamby Photography

(3) · Wagga Wagga & Surrounding Areas

Posted: 23/06/2023

As soon as possible! Popular dates book up early for all photographers so once your date and venue is locked in this would be my next step - especially if you find a photographer that you already have your heart set on (and if that is the case you could even ask what dates they have free to take when booking your venue as well). 

Linda Pasfield Photography

(66) · Beauty Point

Posted: 21/03/2023

I Recommend bookiong as soon as you have your Venue. We have most of our bookings from 1 to years from the date. Weddings are seasonal in Tasmania so most of our Couples go for the warmer months. We also sometimes have last minute bookings and because we have three photographers we can alsway cater for anyone that might have last minute changes.

Noah’s Way Photography

(24) · Adelaide, South Australia & Surroundings

Posted: 5/02/2023

If you are after a particular date in a popular month like November March or April look to book at least 12 months out and we recommmend you to book us just after the reception and wedding venues have been locked in

Nick Wedding Photo and Cinematic

(4) · Sydney, Wollongong, Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Katoomba, Newcastle, South Coast

Posted: 4/02/2023

booked your wedding photography and videography between 9-10 month, and do your research before you booked

https://www.nickweddingphotocinema.com.au/

McBride Studio

(9) · WorldWide

Posted: 4/02/2023

It's great to lock in a photographer that is line with your style quickly as the good ones are generally booked . 

PixelPinch Photography

(5) · Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Hunter Valley & Surrounds

Posted: 20/01/2023

it’s recommended to book venue and the date before booking the photographer. The trend is at least nine months before the actual wedding. However, booking the photographer shouldn’t be at the top of your to-do list for photographers are not rare like before. The priorities include reaching out to vendors so that you can finalize the two main things: venue and date then do a research about photographer.

Once the venue and date is confirmed you can use so many portals to book a photographer and videographer.

Some of the photographers like me take only 10 percentage of the total amount as booking confirmation and offer free zoom/teams meetings to know your expectations.

Infearno Creative

(11) · Penrith / Blue Mountains

Posted: 17/01/2023

Make sure to book your photographer and videographer at least nine months in advance which means ASAP!

Many professional photographers book popular wedding dates anywhere from 9 – 18 months in advance,even up to 2 years!

Photographers typically do extensive research before your big day to find the ideal locations for taking images, so after you've decided on a locations, you can relax and let them do the legwork for you.

New Black Studios Photo & Video

(7) · Gold Coast | Brisbane

Posted: 16/01/2023

The simple answer is…as soon as possible!

Our booking lead rates range from 2 weeks (yes we do last minute bookings) to 2 years. But on average most bookings are around 12 months in advance. And popular dates book out quickly!

So as soon as you have your date set, it is worthwhile securing your chosen dream photographer.

Good luck!

Sarah - New Black Studios Photo & Video

www.newblackstudios.com.au

H.E.WEDDING Studios SYD|LA

(11) · SYDNEY | Blue Mountains + Destination

Posted: 14/01/2023

Hello + Congratulations! It's one of the first suppliers you should book ? make sure you discuss style and even build an inspiration Pinterest or Canva board of images you have seen that you like. 

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