1. Choosing a “Side Hustle” (SH) Photographer

Whether he is a friend who takes amazing selfies, or someone who is in the artistic line of work in a 9-5 job, it can be easy (and cheaper!) to hire a photographer who can “shoot your wedding photos in his free time”. One thing to note when hiring an SH, is that, their full-time job comes first, and since you’re only an “add-on”, know if you’re providing the SH’s side income, you will most likely be his side priority! There might be last-minute cancellations of shoots, delay in the editing process “cause work came up”.

2. Hiring the “new guy on the block”

Sometimes, a great wedding photographer with pops up, with only several months of experience and a few gorgeous photos. While his small collection might be hipster, it’s important to see if he is able produce a consistent series with various different types of couples shot in different settings (e.g. outdoor and indoor setting, bright and dim lighting, fun and formal poses).

3. Never meeting your photographer (online)

While it was important for couples to meet their photographer at least once, face-to-face, technology and apps like WhatsApp Video Calls, FaceTime and Skype now gives you the opportunity to contact and chat with your photographer online, anytime. These online meetups are so important to gauge the personality of your photographer, and if you click without the traffic jams! Drop us your contact details here ( https://2ofusweddings.com.sg/contact/ ) and we’ll set up a free e-meet and greet!

4. Cutting Photography Costs

Weddings require so many small expenses, it can be tempting to cut the cost of wedding photography down; but while the cakes are eaten, and the decorations taken down; it’s the photos (and videos!) that remain as lasting memories for you. With weddings dinner being the place filled with your loved ones, the right wedding event photographer will not only get stunning photos – they would keep a keen eye on those people who matter most to you from the Jip San Leong, to the tea ceremony and the loud “Yam Seng” or polite “cheers” to kick off well wishes for your journey! You won’t have to worry that you’ll have too few photos of your most important family members!

5. Going for the wrong style of pre-wedding & wedding photography

Weddings require so many small expenses, it can be tempting to cut the cost of wedding photography down; but while the cakes are eaten, and the decorations taken down; it’s the photos (and videos!) that remain as lasting memories for you. With weddings dinner being the place filled with your loved ones, the right wedding event photographer will not only get stunning photos – they would keep a keen eye on those people who matter most to you from the Jip San Leong, to the tea ceremony and the loud “Yam Seng” or polite “cheers” to kick off well wishes for your journey! You won’t have to worry that you’ll have too few photos of your most important family members!