Five questions to ask your wedding photographer

Portfolios can look similar. These five questions reveal how a photographer actually works on the day.

1. Can I see a full gallery?

Anyone can show twenty great images. Ask to see one complete wedding, from start to finish.

2. What happens if you are ill?

A professional has a network of trusted photographers who can step in. Ask who they are.

3. How do you back up files?

I shoot to two cards at once and back up to three places before I go to sleep.

You will spend more time with your photographer than with almost anyone else on your wedding day.

4. How long until we see our photos?

Sneak peeks in 48 hours and the full gallery within four weeks is a good standard.

5. Will we meet before the day?

A call or coffee a month before makes the day feel like working with a friend.