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How to choose a wedding photographer

Posted By Emily McNeal, Owner, 24 May 2023

For some couples they relish in the process of searching for the venue, suppliers and logistics it takes to get a wedding day to run like clockwork. Whilst others can find the whole build up very stressful, hence why I wrote this blog for couples to consider when choosing a wedding photographer.

So here's a few key areas to think about:

No. 1 STYLE

Do you like their photography style? Can you see you guys in their images? Do you want your wedding photos to look similar? If yes, then great. If no, move on to someone who is right for you.

No. 2 LIKEABLE

You will spend a lot more time with your photographer on your wedding day than any other supplier. Do you actually like them? Would you hang out with them? Do you agree with their ethos and business practices? Book in a consultation, I wouldn't recommend booking a photographer until you know you like them! You want your photographer to add to the joy of your wedding day - make sure they will.

No. 3 BUDGET

Does their prices and packages fit with your budget? Generally speaking you will always get what you pay for. Wedding photography entails a lot more than just the 12 hour day, so keep in mind the fee will also include admin and the editing time too. Whatever your budget I believe there's a great photographer out there to fit with what your can afford.

No. 4 PROFESSIONALISM

I know it’s boring but check, do they have insurance? Are they part of any affiliations? Do they have good business processes? Is the contract they have professional? For more info about me, my professional affiliations and examples of my work please check out https://www.spinkreative.co.uk/

If you're getting married please feel free to send me a message if you’d like to chat about your own photography requirements. I’d be happy to chat and I promise you’d bring some all-important joy with me on your big day!

Emily

SpinKreative Photography

emily@spinkreative.co.uk

07730252764

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WIBN Hitchin Rock n Roll Shoot

Posted By Emily McNeal, Owner, 18 April 2023

As a wedding photographer I typically work alone, as part of the bigger team of suppliers providing specialist services.

I love the independence and creative freedom this allows me but occasionally its fun to fully collaborate as a team on a project.

So this Rock n Roll themes styled shoot represented just that. As a WIBN member I have been delighted to connect with so many fabulous business owners, many of whom work in the same sectors as me. So recently I invited a few local suppliers to join forces on a shoot in Hitchin, Hertfordshire.

We decided on a more quirky theme so it definitely wasn't going to be an average shoot! On the day we started off in a very empty Hitchin market, giving me some excellent urban backdrops to work with. Then we moved through town to Hitchin Priory who were kind enough to let us use their beautiful venue. The Priory also happens to be the location of the WIBN Hitchin meeting so we knew it well. We had a lot of fun both inside the venue and utilising the outside spaces.

On the day not only did we have Kate's gorgeous VW Bus but a vintage motorbike to play with too! In support of our local charity Garden House, our models wore some stunning dresses selected from the charity's incredible Bridal store. Which is right in the centre of Hitchin should you know of a bride-to-be, bridesmaid or Mother-of-the-bride looking for a dress - be sure to mention it.

It really was a joy to work with so many talented individuals, all contributing to help me produce images I am very proud of. I love WIBN and the support of my fellow WIBN members, which I feel is reflected in the quality of the photos we all got out of an incredibly enjoyable day.

Bring on the next shoot!

Of the amazing Team involved the following are WIBN members:

Photography by Emily McNeal of SpinKreative https://www.spinkreative.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/spinkreative/

Vintage VW, Kate Peto of Lucky Penny Weddings https://luckypennyweddings.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/lucky.penny.weddings/

Flowers, Donna Kinsella-Bosley of Flower and Green https://www.flowerandgreen.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/flowerandgreendonna/

Fabrics, Michelle Winship-House of House Creations https://www.instagram.com/housecreations2018/

For more details of the other fabulous suppliers who contributed to this shoot or if you would like to be involved in my next one, please feel free to message me directly. Emily Owner, SpinKreative Photography