What to ask when you meet your wedding photographer or videographer
Use the conversation to understand the person, their approach, and how they would work with your plans.
By the Double Knot studio
Bring your priorities, even if the plan is unfinished
A date, venue, rough schedule, and a few examples of work you love are useful starting points. You do not need a finished shot list to have a worthwhile conversation.
At Double Knot, you meet directly with the photographer or videographer you are considering. Meetings are optional and do not commit you to booking.
Ask how they work with people
How do you guide portraits? When do you step back? How do you organize family groups? What helps if someone feels uncomfortable in front of the camera? These questions make “personality fit” more concrete.
Explain your own preferences, too. You may want clear direction for portraits and a quieter presence during the reception. Ask whether their approach fits what you have in mind.
Talk through your actual wedding
Share your locations, important traditions, and any accessibility or timing needs. Ask how the photographer or filmmaker would approach your lighting and schedule, and which examples would help you understand their work.
For video, ask about recording voices, the style of the films, and which events you want to revisit at length. For photography, discuss the balance of portraits, details, family, and candid moments.
Know who handles what afterward
The selected artist captures the wedding. The Double Knot studio helps with your package, timeline, shot list, coordination, editing, and delivery. Bring questions about finished examples, pricing, or package details to the studio.
A meeting does not hold your date. Your signed agreement and first payment reserve the booking. Take the time to compare, then confirm the person and coverage you want in your agreement.
Have a question about your plans? Ask the studio or explore the FAQs.