How to Choose Your Destination Wedding Photographer

“When it comes to hiring a wedding photographer, especially for a destination wedding, there is no perfect option. The process takes patience and prioritizing to conclude where the photographer will come from long before diving into portfolios and websites.”

Hiring locally and bringing a photographer from home have pros and cons, but some of the big ones to consider are cost, connection, and knowledge.
The cost of travel is something that will need to have been considered in all avenues of a destination wedding, and the photographer is no different. Unless otherwise stated in a contract, you will likely be responsible for the photographer’s cost of transportation, lodging, and food. Bringing a photographer long-distance may allow for common travel annoyances, like delays and lost bags. In contrast, a local photographer would likely have far less of an expense for travel, would need fewer nights in lodging (if any at all), and would be able to navigate the area with ease.

However, for many, it is also important to have a connection with a wedding photographer. Nearly all photographers note that being comfortable with your wedding photographer significantly affects the outcome of pictures.  This can be accomplished in several ways, but they admittedly are easier when you can meet face-to-face before the big day. Many couples meet for coffee, meet periodically to discuss details, and even do an engagement shoot with them long before the wedding arrives. While technology offers many options for meeting your photographer beforehand, it is understandable why couples may want to have an in-person bond before the big day.