10 Questions to Ask Your Wedding Photographer and 2 More to Ask Yourself
From Nina Callaway, your Guide to Weddings. about.com

1. What’s your primary photography style?

Ariel: I would define my photographic style as emotive, whether I’m capturing candid moments or posed pictures. My objective is to create stunning pictures of your wedding and to help you share them with loved ones.

2. Do you shoot in color or black and white? Or both? Do you shoot in a digital format that can create both color and b/w versions of the same picture?

3. What kind of input can we have on the direction of the shots? Can we give you a shot list to work from?

4. Are you (Ariel Campos) the wedding photographer who will actually take our pictures?

Ariel: Yes, I am a full-time, professional photographer and I will personally take, retouch, edit, and deliver your photos. I have a studio manager, Diana, who helps me with administrative work (booking, invoicing, supplies, etc.), and I have an assistant to help with my gear during photo shoots. But I alone take the photos. All the photos displayed on this site have been taken by me, Ariel Campos.

5. Can we meet any assistants who will also be our taking pictures?

6. How many times have you worked specifically as a wedding photographer? How many were similar to the size and formality of our wedding?

7. How many other events will you also photograph that weekend?

8. What kind of equipment will you bring with you? How intrusive will lighting, tripods, other equipment or assistants be?

Ariel: I work with professional photo equipment, including two Canon EOS 5D cameras, and an assortment of lenses, filters and tripods.

For lighting I work mostly with ambience light and multiple flashes.

9. Do you develop your own film?

Ariel : I digitally retouch pictures, as required, either to apply artistic treatments or to correct minor imperfections. I then provide you with an online photo-processing service, where you can view, share and purchase prints and albums. These online services are the best way to get high-quality prints while saving money on international shipping fees.

10. Can we buy the negatives from you?

After you’ve asked these questions of your potential wedding photographer, there are several questions you’ll want to ask yourself:

1. Do I like this person? Do I get along with them or get a good feeling from them?

2. Do I like their work as a wedding photographer? Is it well lit, focused, well framed? Looking at their books, do I feel like I have a good feeling for the wedding?

Don’t forget to call their references. While it may feel a bit awkward to call a stranger, it can be invaluable to have an outside opinion on a potential wedding photographer. Remember, your photographs will be one of the most lasting aspects of your wedding – you’ll want to make sure you find the right wedding photographer for you."

- Questions from Nina Callaway, your Guide to Weddings. about.com

How long will it take for my photos to be delivered?

Ariel: My workflow process is as follows:

• Web photo gallery: 1 week
• CD with all your photos + DVD slideshow: 3 weeks + shipping (3-4 days)
• Printed albums: Up to 2 months

How will the final product be like?

Follow this link to find a sample online photo gallery.

The CD & DVD have customized labels and are packaged as seen here:

How do I book your services?

If you have a wedding planner, fill out my booking form, send it to me and let your wedding planner know that I’ll be your photographer. I’ll draw up a contract with your wedding planner, and payment will be made through her.
If you do not have a wedding planner, please fill out my booking form. A 50% down payment is required to book your date, and the full balance will be due a few days before the actual event. Personal checks and online credit card payments are accepted.
I’m happy to work with all brides, whether they hire a wedding planner or not. But take it from me: wedding planners seem like an added expense, but at the end of the day they make everything run more smoothly, which gives you more value for your money.

How can I order and design an album?

You can order your preferred album during or after you’ve booked my wedding photo services. There’s a field on your booking form to place your order, or you can do so after the wedding while your photos are being processed online..

Who designs the layout of my wedding album?

As shown in the chart below, the Luxury album is designed via the web by you and me. For the Traditional album, you choose the pictures and I do the design.

How many albums can I choose from?