| A great man once said, "Ask and you will receive." It's | | | | them. |
| true and you know it. There's a greater probability you | | | | 2. How many cameras will they use on the day? This |
| will get what you desire if you ask than if you idly | | | | is essential if you'll be using a small hall where one |
| wished and hoped for it. | | | | camera will do or are having a big occasion where |
| Asking questions of ourselves pushes us to be, do and | | | | multiple cameras will be necessary. |
| have more. Asking questions of others also pushes | | | | 3. Will they visit the various wedding venues before |
| them to be, do and have more. A parent who tells a | | | | the big day? Give them the addresses of the various |
| child to think of ways to raise money to buy a new | | | | locations and tell them you would like them to visit the |
| bicycle is more helpful than the parent who shuts his | | | | various wedding venues. |
| her child up by saying "We can't afford a new bicycle | | | | 4. How long will it take them to produce your wedding |
| in this house!" | | | | DVD? Try and get a specific date or time frame here. |
| When it comes to your wedding photography or film | | | | 5. What happens if they're late in producing your |
| coverage, it pays to ask questions. The right questions. | | | | wedding DVD? |
| Asking the right questions will ensure you have images | | | | 6. How much of the deposit do they require before the |
| that will help you re-live the freshness of your big day | | | | wedding day? Some companies will require the full |
| over and over again! | | | | amount before the wedding day. |
| I love it when clients take the time to engage in | | | | 7. How many copies will they make of your DVD? Tell |
| exhaustive dialogue with me prior to their big day. You | | | | them how many additional copies you will like. |
| can interact with your wedding photographer | | | | 8. How much will extra copies cost? |
| videographer either via email, telephone or both. | | | | 9. How long will they stay for your event? You can |
| Having this kind of dialogue ensures there's no | | | | agree with them a time or an event you definitely |
| misunderstanding down the road. When I first started in | | | | want them to cover before they leave. |
| this business, I was guilty of not telling my first client | | | | 10. Do they accept cash, cheques or credit cards |
| how long it would take to produce their wedding DVD. I | | | | payments? |
| obviously suffered the consequences by having them | | | | 11. Can you see samples of work they've produced in |
| call me at odd hours of the day requesting their DVD. | | | | the past? This should give you an idea of what they |
| I don't make those mistakes these days and neither | | | | can do. |
| should you. Ask the company or individual every single | | | | 12. Are there any guarantees they can offer you? |
| question that pops into your brain. Okay, there's no | | | | Push them on this. If they're as good as they say they |
| need to ask him if he can give you a 99% discount. | | | | are, then they should be willing to offer you a |
| That's called taking the --- | | | | guarantee if anything goes wrong. |
| So what questions should you ask? Below are 12 | | | | So that's it. 12 questions I believe you should ask |
| questions I feel are very necessary for you to ask to | | | | before you commission someone or a company to |
| ensure you have a wonderful experience and | | | | film your big day. You don't have to be restricted to |
| excellent DVD or photographs. | | | | the list above. If there's anything you would like |
| 1. What packages do they offer and what do they | | | | explained or simplified, then ask and you will receive. |
| charge for these packages? You can ask them if | | | | Have a great day and all the best with your |
| they'll give you a discount if you introduce someone to | | | | preparations towards your big day! |