Ocean City Beach Wedding Photographers

Choosing a wedding photographer can be difficult.  If you’re having a beach wedding, I’d recommend a photographer who lives at the beach.  Not only are they familiar with the lighting and the angles, if their car breaks down they can catch a taxi to you wedding.  I have heard the horror stories about out of state vendors breaking down on the highways and arriving late for  (or missing) their events. If your photographer is an import, make sure they arrive the night before.  The closer your team lives to your venue, the more likely they are to show up on time. They also won’t need to tack on a travel charge. That being said, compare local vendors for price and quality of work. I would also choose a non smoking photographer- you’d be amazed how many shots are missed while vendors are on a tobacco break.  The evolution of digital cameras has leveled the playing field.  You may have a friend or relative willing to shoot your wedding.  If you take them up on the offer, have a back up plan.  At least hire a professional for the ceremony, the introductions and the cutting of the cake.  “Uncle Buck” may do a reasonable job with his Powershot, but 10 years down the road you don’t want to have any regrets. Having friends and family “shadow” the photographer may seem like a good idea, but can have disastrous results.   I’ve seen that trend a lot lately and the subjects in the photo get confused which camera to look at.  People look in all different directions and detract from the quality of the photos you are paying the professional to take.