Five Questions You Should Be Asking Your Wedding Photographer (With Honest Answers from Us)
1. “What’s your style and approach?”
It’s the go-to question — and rightly so. But often, it’s asked too narrowly. Most couples stop at “light and airy” or “moody and dramatic,” without digging into what that actually means for how their day is captured.
Style isn't just about the look of the images — it’s about how the photographer feels on the day. Are they in the background, quietly observing? Or centre-stage, giving lots of direction? Are they documenting things as they unfold, or creating moments to suit a brief?
We shoot in a relaxed, documentary style — gently guided when it needs to be, but always authentic. That means we focus on real emotions, natural light, and honest storytelling.
If you're looking for a posed, highly curated editorial look, that's a different skill set — and not every photographer can (or wants to) do both.
Also, consider editing style. Some go heavy on retouching, others lean into the raw. We sit somewhere in the middle: we’ll remove the temporary stuff (breakouts, skin redness, that one annoying flyaway hair), but keep what makes you you. If you're not sure what any of this means, you're not alone — and that's where a proper consultation with a thoughtful photographer really helps.
2. “How do you handle timelines and keep the day flowing?”
This is one of the most overlooked — yet most revealing — questions you can ask. A great photographer isn’t just capturing moments; they’re helping create space for them to happen.
We’ve seen timelines fall apart when photography isn’t considered in the early planning stages. A photographer who doesn’t communicate clearly with your coordinator (or worse, doesn’t have a plan) can unintentionally derail the day.
We work with our couples to create a relaxed but realistic timeline that keeps everything feeling easy and unforced. We’ll let you know how long certain moments usually take, suggest little breathing spaces throughout the day, and gently steer things behind the scenes — so you can actually enjoy the flow instead of feeling rushed or confused.
If your photographer isn’t already talking to you about timelines, that might be a sign they’re not thinking big picture — and that’s where we come in.
3. “Do you work with a second photographer or assistant?”
Second shooters can be brilliant — but only when they’re actually needed.
We suggest adding a second photographer if you're having a larger wedding or if you and your partner are getting ready in different places and want both sides captured.
But more isn’t always better. Two photographers can affect the flow of your morning, especially if the plan isn’t well thought out. What you really want is someone who knows when it matters and when it’s just unnecessary noise.
As for assistants — it’s always good to ask. Not just for clarity, but also to make sure you’re not blindsided by extra vendor meals.
We always walk our couples through the options, so you know exactly who’ll be there and why.
4. “Can we see a full wedding gallery?”
A portfolio is a highlight reel — a full gallery shows you the rhythm of a wedding day.
You want to see how your photographer handles not just golden-hour portraits, but tricky light, fast-moving moments, and group shots with Aunties who’ve had a few proseccos.
Styled shoots can be beautiful — but they’re not real life. They don’t come with time pressure, unpredictable weather, or that best man who vanishes just before group photos.
We’re always happy to share full galleries with our couples, so you can get a true sense of what a day with us looks and feels like — from morning prep to dance floor chaos.
Because wedding photography is about more than pretty pictures. It’s about trust, timing, and knowing your photographer can show up, stay calm, and make magic no matter what the day brings.
5. “How do you help us feel comfortable in front of the camera?”
This is such an important one — and often glossed over with vague promises like “you won’t even notice I’m there.”
But the truth is, most people do feel a bit awkward at first — and it’s your photographer’s job to gently move you through that, without turning your wedding into a photoshoot.
We never expect you to know what to do with your hands, where to look, or how to “be natural.” That’s our job — to create a space where you don’t feel watched, just at ease.
Our approach is friendly, relaxed, and quietly observational. We’ll step in with gentle guidance when it’s needed, and pull right back when it’s not — so your photos feel real, not rehearsed.
If your photographer can’t explain how they’ll help you feel comfortable (beyond just saying it), that’s something to pause on. The most beautiful images happen when you feel safe enough to be yourselves — and that’s exactly what we’re here for.
