Choosing a Boston Wedding Photographer Part III

Establishing Rapport

Given the pictures are to your liking, the final determination of approach is done through interview. Typically an interview is established to review the photographer’s work and to get to know him or her. It is less important that you ask certain rote questions in this interview, even though it is often stressed that certain rote questions get asked. What really is of importance is rapport. As far as I’m concerned one could spend most of the interview talking about the latest movie, as long as you are able to sense the true demeanor of the photographer and analyze the photographs, you have accomplished the goal of the interview. Are you able to establish a rapport with the photographer?

What is rapport? It is a certain level of friendliness and trust that develops during conversation. Is this the type of person you wish to be around you on the most important day of your life? Does he or she put you at ease and allow you to be yourself? These are the most important questions you could ask, however they are done subjectively. Take a moment after the interview and discuss what occurred. If your answers to the above questions are positive, rapport has been established and this photographer is a candidate. Add to this a good eye for consistent composition and a solid portfolio of images, and you have your decision made. An experienced photographer books quickly so make your decision quickly if he or she is the right one for the job.

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