One tends to put so much time and effort into planning a wedding, and so, one would surely wish to have every special moment captured for the photo album. But then, how does one know which photographer is right...In order to choose the best photographer for the event, one is advised to do a good amount of work (as there is no scope for a second chance)...

Wedding photography has never been an easy subject, wherein, finding photographers and interviewing them can surely be a daunting task. Here is a list of questions that might help one choose the most appropriate Napa wedding photographer:

1. What is your primary style of photography? This question carries significance as one must know more about the photography style (traditional, creative, photojournalistic) and philosophy of a professional photographer.
2. How many weddings have you shot, and have you shot weddings that would be similar to mine? Every wedding is different...and so, the photographer is expected to keep in mind the kind of wedding he/she is shooting for.
3. How long have you been in business?
4. How many times have you specifically worked as a wedding photographer? It is imperative to find a photographer which is not only specialized in clicking for weddings, but also in the kind of wedding one is planning for.
5. How would you describe your working style?
6. What as per you distinguishes your work from that of other photographers?
7. What type of equipment do you use? This in itself tells a lot about the expertise and competency of the photographer.
8. Do you shoot in digital or film format or both?
9. Do you shoot in color and black and white? Can you make black and white versions of colored photos?
10. Do you click photos with the blurry backgrounds? They truly look great...
11. Is photography your main business? Can I see a list of references/or reviews?
12. Have you ever worked at our location before?
13. Will you be my photographer on the day of the wedding? What do you plan if, for some reason, you are unable to attend due to any unforeseen circumstances?
14. Can we have a look at any of the recent finished set of proofs?
15. Can we expect to see the photos after the wedding? If not, when?
16. What does your packages include, and for what will I need to pay extra?
17. What is the amount required to hold the date? When is the balance due?
18. What forms of payment do you accept?
19. What information do you need from me before the wedding day?
20. Can we give you a list of specific shots we would like?

The wedding photographs is that aspect of a wedding which is designed to last a lifetime, or even longer. So, a little extra work on the front end will help one form a productive and congenial relationship with the photographer...which can make things go a long way.