What to Look for in Best Bahamas Wedding Photographer

You might have heard “Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever… it remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything”. This is even more important when you are planning a destination wedding in Bahamas and spending loads of cash in making everything “out of this world”. In such an eventuality, if you don’t choose a Bahamas wedding photographer wisely, you may miss out on having your ultimate memories captured in the most memorable manner.

Turquoise Cay Boutique Hotel, Great Exuma, Bahamas. Photo by Chelsea Erwin Photography.

Hope Town, Abaco, Bahamas. Photography by Dave Cartwright.

Choosing a Bahamas wedding photographer may seem quick or easy (on the surface); however, certain “finer points” need to be addressed for a perfect engagement of the best Bahamas wedding photographer.

Here is a small checklist to tick when you look for the best Bahamas wedding photographer:

• If you have hired a Bahamas wedding planner for your wedding event then the best way of going about it to let your wedding event planner to tie this end for you. You may have endless possibilities popping up in your Google search but “How much experience does the Bahamas wedding photographer have?” is the question that may keep ticking your mind. You may “never know” till you are presented with your wedding album. Don’t opt for surprises and let your Bahamas wedding event planner to fix this for you.

• Wedding photographers in Bahamas price their services according to the quality and experience. They are available from a few hundred dollars to quite a few thousand dollars. What you can afford is a matter in question. Ask yourself this question “Do I have a low budget or am I willing to spend stash of cash?” Remember, a quality Bahamas wedding photographer doesn’t come cheap.

• References come in handy when it comes to choosing the best Bahamas wedding photographer. Search for them online, make a list, read their credentials and customer reviews and shortlist the ones that come within your budget. Get in touch with the chosen ones through email, Skype or a direct call.

• An important point to remember is that professional wedding photographers in Bahamas don’t work part time (neither their busy schedules allow them to work part time). So never opt for one who is part time “something else”.

• Don’t be shy is in asking the shortlisted Bahamas wedding photographers in mailing you their work portfolio and past work. That includes asking for complete shoots (if client confidentiality doesn’t stop them from doing so) for you to analyze and assess their work in terms of creativity and quality.

• It is smart to work out some discount at the end of day and again you shouldn’t be shy in asking for one. It is smart to discuss the price package (and any discounts) that your chosen Bahamas wedding photographer would offer. Be sure of what he or she is agreeing on delivering at the end of the day (number of photos etc).

Photo by Dede Brown Wedding Photography.