Sunday, August 14, 2011

How To Find The Perfect Maui Wedding Photographer

By Alika Kinimaka


The island of Maui is a magical destination where dreams are made and memories are born. If you are planning on having your big day there, you need to hire the perfect Maui wedding photographer. This is a big decision and one that you need to carefully consider before you make up your mind. The following information should help you decide.

It is highly likely that you will find this professional before you arrive. If this is the case then you will be doing most of your decision making online. All of the best photographers on the island will have an online portfolio. You should not consider working with someone who does not.

Once you have decided upon one artist, it is time to make contact. Talk to them directly on the telephone. Hearing someones voice is a far more effective way to gauge character than over email. When you call be sure to have pen and paper ready. Ask them what locations on the island they like to take photographs in and what recommendations they have for your wedding. Note these down. Once you have these locations, look at them yourself online and see which ones you like the look of.

If there are no testimonials on the artist's website, ask for some. You need to know that the couples that came before you had a satisfying experience and were happy with the end product. Be sure to write down the artist's name and do some investigation about them. When a photographer does a poor job, there are sure to be some negative comments about them online.

Your next concern is price. People that are offering their services for a dramatically lower price than the competition should be approached with caution. Just why are they doing this? This could be because they are inexperienced behind a camera or maybe just enthusiastic newcomers to photography. This can possibly produce poor results. Find someone whose work you admire and whose cost is in the upper-middle price range.

Everyone on the island is friendly, relaxed and approachable. The same should apply for the person you hire. They should turn up early, maybe take some pictures of you getting ready for the ceremony and get to know your character. Character they can make shine through in the pictures.

Do not be afraid to offer suggestions. You may have ideas of your own about what would make the perfect photograph. If you feel unhappy about how things are going or uncomfortable with the pictures being taken, let them know. The professional should be happy to listen to your comments.

Try and feel relaxed. Not everyone feels happy having his or her photograph taken, but almost everyone likes seeing the end result. Try and forget that the camera is there. The more relaxed that you are and the more comfortable that you feel, the better the end result will be. Your Maui wedding photographer is there to capture the magical moments of your day.




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