19 Helpful Questions To Ask Your Wedding Photographer In Dayton

I have put together 19 helpful questions to ask your wedding photographer which will help you find the perfect one for you.  As a longtime Dayton photographer, I find a lot of my wedding couples ask these questions of me. I hope they are helpful to you as well.

• Why should I hire you to shoot my Dayton wedding?

  • I love wedding photography.  In 2007 I chose to be a wedding photographer and haven’t regretted it for a day.  Capturing artistic and meaningful memories excites me. Check out my unique approach to wedding photography as well as my “how to hire a Dayton wedding photographer” page for more help!

• Can I see a full wedding gallery from the past?

  • Yes!  Please contact me, and I’d be happy to send you a complete wedding photography gallery.

• Does Kevin photograph my wedding?

  • Yes!  Kevin is the sole photographer and shoots every wedding.

• Do you require me to pay for you to eat at the reception?

  • No!

• How many weddings have you photographed?

  • As of March 2023, I have photographed over 225 weddings, 250+ engagement sessions, and more!

• Do you provide drone videography or drone photography?

  • No, not at this time.

• Do you provide videography?

  • Yes!  I specialize in Dayton wedding photography and offer highlight videos in two wedding packages.

• Can you work with the videographer I hired?

  • Sure.  I have worked well side-by-side with Dayton videographers.

• Can you photograph my Dayton wedding and Dayton reception if the venues are dark or poorly lit?

  • Yes!  I carry my lighting and can adapt it to meet your situation. I have photographed in every lighting situation.

• Do you need to attend my rehearsal and/or rehearsal dinner?

  • No.  While I haven’t been to every location, I have been to most. I am very adaptable and will analyze your venues when I arrive.

• Should we give you a list of shots?

  • Yes!  Providing a list of all formal or posed group photos helps me better manage these shots.

• Do you recommend a certain number of hours?

  • Yes!  I offer a 6-hour package, an 8-hour package, and a 12-hour package, but the 8-hour works for most people.

• We live out of town, can we still book you?

  • Yes!  I book several wedding couples per year who don’t live in Dayton or Cincinnati.  Contact me and we’ll discuss your needs!

• Do you shoot LGBTQ+ weddings same-sex weddings or Trans weddings?

  • Yes!  I have photographed several same-sex and Trans weddings and always loved them.  Love is love, and I believe running an inclusive wedding photography business is the only way to do it

• Can you provide sample wedding day timelines for Dayton, Cincinnati, or Columbus?

  • Yes. I am always happy to do this. 6-Hour Wedding Day Timeline – 8-Hour Wedding Day Timeline

• Are you one of the best wedding photographers in Dayton?

  • Yes!  I am consistently one of the highest-rated wedding photographers in the area on Google, WeddingWire, TheKnot, and Facebook!

• Do I need two wedding photographers?

  • Communication is key when it comes to 2 photographers versus 1.  Many wedding couples believe that having two photographers is very important.  Before dismissing hiring a single photographer,  be sure to learn about how I capture every detail of your big day.  I have gotten the shot every time.

• Do you work with any assistants at weddings?

  • No.  I have done all weddings on my own and don’t plan to stop. I love it when wedding couples have wedding planners or wedding coordinators.

• Can you recommend a Dayton wedding coordinator or Dayton wedding planner?

  • Yes. I have worked with several excellent wedding planners

• Bonus Tip: SHOULD WE SEE EACH OTHER ON OUR WEDDING DAY BEFORE THE CEREMONY

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