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Hawaii Wedding Photographer: Finding a Wedding Photographer in Hawaii
Destination and Hawaiian weddings are beautiful, but it can be hard to hire a Hawaii wedding photographer when you're hundreds of miles away. For tips and tricks on how to book the perfect photographer for your island wedding, keep reading.
Ask for a Phone Interview
If you can't meet your Hawaii wedding photographer in advance, you should get a phone interview as a bare minimum. Remember, you'll be spending the bulk of your wedding day with your camera person, so you want someone that meshes with your personal style.
When interviewing a photographer over the phone, ask him or her about their personal style (journalistic, candid, traditional, etc), their favorite photo spots in the area and exactly what you can expect for your fee. During the interview, try to get a feel for the person as well as the service.
Always Get a Portfolio
It's hard to hire a photographer long distance, but always make sure you review their portfolio before you hire. Most photographers have an online portfolio or should be able to at least email you photos. If they're unwilling to provide examples of their work, then look elsewhere.
When reviewing a photographer's portfolio, ask yourself if you enjoy looking at their photos? Do they tell a wedding story? Do they capture the beauty of the Hawaiian surroundings? Does the bride look beautiful? Does the style match your own?
Ask for Client Referrals or References in Your Area
When hiring a wedding photographer for any destination wedding, including in Hawaii, you should not only ask them for references, but see if they can provide a reference in your area.
Ideally, you could call or email the prior client and ask them about the service, whether they were satisfied and if they would hire the photographer again.
Bring a Photographer From Home
It can be costly, but bringing a wedding photographer with you to your destination wedding ensures that you can meet your photographer in advance, get comfortable with them and have the photographer you want, not the one you have to choose out of necessity.
When booking a local photographer to travel, you will be expected to pay their travel expenses, including flight, airport transfer, hotel and a modest per diem for food. You'll also be required to pay for their services on the day of the wedding.
Consult With Your Hotel or Wedding Venue
Weddings are popular in Hawaii and because most hotels or venues hold weddings every weekend, they have a chance to work with and evaluate hundreds of local photographers.
So, ask them which Hawaii wedding photographer they'd recommend or, better yet, ask them who they would hire to shoot their own wedding.
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