Your Devon and Cornwall Wedding - Jan/Feb 2020 (Issue 23)

MAKING MEMORIES Our regional experts give their top tips HOT TOPIC Please can you advise us what to look out for when booking our wedding photographer? Meet the expert: Mike Lister is a Plymouth-based wedding photographer specialising in capturing those little details and precious moments. Mike says: Here are some of my tips on what to watch out for: • How active is your chosen photographer on social media, for example, on Facebook, Instagram and blog posts? Most love to share their most recent work with others so this will give you an insight into their style of work. Look for complete real weddings, not just a few selects. • Check out online reviews from previous customers. Your experience may differ but it’s a good start to find out what others are willing to say about them.  • Do they have any professional training or accreditation? Photography is a craft and someone with this shows that they have a passion for it and that it isn’t just a job to them. • Do you get on well with your photographer? They’re going to be with you all day so you need to make sure that they bond well with you both. • Pick a photographer whose style you admire. If you love black and white images, then find someone that specialises in that. Here are some other questions to ask: • Do they have a plan B? This is vital incase there’s an issue with the equipment or the weather is bad. • What’s their favourite part of any wedding? It’s really good to get to know your photographer because it’s such a personal day. • Do they have any recommendations for other local suppliers that you may still be looking for? Wedding photographers meet plenty so they may know or be able to recommend good ones for you. Mike Lister Photography | 07815 141 779 | mikelisterphotography.co.uk 68