The Smart Bride's Guide to Hiring a Professional Wedding Photographer

You’re engaged.

You’re preparing for one of the most important days in your life, and now you’re looking for a wedding photographer.

And you’re confused.

So many options—photographers, styles, prices, contracts, packages—how do you choose?

It’s time to get smart and The Smart Bride’s Guide to Hiring a Professional Wedding Photographer is your answer.

Written by an experienced wedding photographer, this book will save you time and frustration.

You’ll discover:

- Why your relationship with your photographer is the most important among all your wedding vendors
- How to avoid common pitfalls that keep you from getting what you really want (great photographs)
- The three common styles of wedding photography—and how to choose a photographer whose vision matches yours
- The best places to find qualified photographers
- How to “read” photographs from dozens of sample photos so you can gauge a photographer’s skill and experience
- The essential questions you need to ask before you sign a contract
- Why an engagement session with your chosen wedding photographer is crucial to getting great wedding pictures
- How to understand the costs behind wedding photography
- Explanations of the important clauses in your wedding photography contract in plain English
- How to set the timeline for your wedding day so you get the pictures that matter most to you
- Other tips to help ensure you have a great wedding experience

The Smart Bride’s Guide to Hiring a Professional Wedding Photographer will give you the guidance and confidence you need to find the right photographer for your wedding.

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Praise from Michael Gowin's wedding clients

"Michael’s photographs are absolutely stunning. He has such talent, and with his lighting techniques, he is able to capture the most dramatic, emotion filled photos. Besides his great talent in capturing photographs, he is very personable and easy to work with. He goes above and beyond the expected and does what is necessary for the clients to have the photographs and memories that will be shared for a lifetime. Thank you Michael for all your work. The pictures are far beyond beautiful."
— Jessica and Kyle C., Evansville, IN

“We loved having Michael as our photographer for both our engagement and wedding! He is very personable, making a potentially uncomfortable process both fun and enjoyable. He got to know us and made beautiful photographs that fit our personalities. We’ve had our pictures for months and are still receiving compliments. Michael did an amazing job, going above and beyond our expectations. We would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!”
— Ethan and Nicole H., Lincoln, IL