5 Tips for Hiring your Destination Wedding Photographer

When Hiring a Wedding Photographer 5 Things You Should Know

Are you planning a destination wedding? I believe that choosing a photographer for your destination wedding is one of the most important decisions you will make with regard to your wedding checklist. Memories of your destination wedding will be kept alive only through photographs. Photographs make memories visible. It is important to hire an experienced wedding photographer to get the best images of every special moment.

There some important elements to choose the best photographer and enjoy a magnificent destination wedding photography service. Here are some useful tips to choose your destination wedding photographer:

1. Decide what style of wedding photography you prefer. 

There are a number of different styles of wedding photography. Take some time to read up on and learn about the different styles and think about which one suits you best. Some of the main wedding photography styles are as follows: Photojournalism: this is more of a documentary-style, where the photographers will follow you and take fewer ‘posed’ pictures, instead of trying to tell the story of your wedding in a normal naturalistic style. Classic or Traditional: here a photographer will work from a ‘shot list’ to make sure that they capture all the traditional pictures, and those the couple have specifically requested. Illustrative photography: this style is a combination of the first two. It includes posed pictures, but there is more emphasis put on relaxed and informal poses, albeit still with careful composition. Fashion: this style tends to be more dramatic than the others, and will make the subjects appear more glamorous and styled.

2. Experience Matters.

In today's digital time there are so many photographers, but how do you judge if they are really worth it. A photographer's total time in the industry and their market reputation speaks for itself. When looking for a wedding photographer, the first thing that you need to consider in their experience. An experienced and highly skilled photographer has the right expertise and knowledge to capture your every special moment and creates high-quality images. The expert photographers know how to deal with the challenges and deliver an exceptional wedding photography service. Hire a local photographer.

Also as his experience is important being equipped. A wedding is not the time to run out of memory, or dead batteries or technical problems.

3. References, Reviews, and Feedback.

Did people who hired them in the past love them or hate them? Go and check out their client reviews

4. Price.

Budget plays an important role in choosing the best wedding photographer. When looking for photographers, you need to find out their charge or price. Before hiring make sure to check out or ask for any hidden prices. Choosing the best photographer within your budget can prove the right move in getting some amazing wedding images.

5. Quality of the Work.

It is always important to see and go through the previous work or projects handled by the photographer before choosing him/her for your special day. You can go through their portfolios and check out the photographer’s expertise in handling the type of wedding photography style. You can find a lot of photographers that the claim they are professional but the don’t know how to shoot at night or don’t know how to shoot with hard light during a ceremony at the beach at 4 pm. This can help you find out whether the photographer is suitable for your wedding style or not.

6. Personality, energy, education…

I know I said 5 but I want to give you something extra. Are you thinking about how the personality of a wedding photographer matters while hiring him/her? If you are not thinking your wedding photographer’s personality does not matter, then it is a wrong concept. Having a well-mannered and professional wedding photographer for your special day can make your special day more pleasant. A professional and well-behaved photographer can easily gel up with your guests and comfortably work around all the time to capture the best shots in an efficient way. Having someone who can capture every moment of your special day can make your event more enjoyable and relishing.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email myself at  info@gvphotographer.com and I will be happy to make sure you are making the right decision for your needs.

Thank you,

Gonzalo Verdeja


Cabo Wedding Photographer

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This amazing Cabo wedding took place at the Breathless Cabo San Lucas, located just a few steps away from the Marina of Cabo San Lucas. They had a very beautiful ceremony and after dinner and speeches, it was time to get the party started.

I wish you all the best in your new life together Stacey and Michael, you are an amazing couple, thanks for choosing me as your Cabo wedding photographer.  

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Why a Professional Photographer is Worth the Investment for your Cabo Destination Wedding?

Why a Professional Cabo Wedding Photographer is Worth the Investment?

Is wedding photography the most important thing when it comes to your Cabo wedding? Nope, not at all, however when it comes to planning your Cabo Destination Wedding it should be up there on the priority list of things to look at, budget for and book.

Wedding photography is important because it will capture your day, it will capture your memories, it will tell a story, and not just any story, it will tell a beautiful story of your special day, a day you will never forget. A story that you can show friends and family, your kids, and grandchildren, something you will have and can treasure for ever.

You see your flowers will wilt, your cake will quickly be eaten, your invites will be binned after the day, your dress shall be worn once, those shoes shall go back into their box, this isn’t me trying to be glum and miserable, this is about perspective, this is about helping you focus your budget on things that you may not put importance on, such as wedding photography.

Whether it was from a close friend or an article you read online, you’ve probably heard a destination wedding photography horror story or two. If you haven’t, they usually go something like this: a bride is getting ready in their room, friends and family are coming in and out notifying them when vendors arrive, and finally, the wedding photographer arrives—the photographer is a younger relative who has picked up wedding photography as a side gig. Excited, the bride does her utmost to appear as camera-ready as possible, despite the commotion in the room. After some time passes, the photographer lets out a sigh of frustration. “The lighting isn’t so good,” the bride hears. A common issue for someone just getting into photography, sure, but when it comes time for your wedding day, you can’t afford to have issues or miss a moment entirely. What every couple should consider is hiring a Cabo Professional Photographer for the job. Why?

You Owe it to Yourself

Weddings are a huge investment of time and money for every couple. By the time of your Cabo wedding, you’ve likely spent over a year researching different services, calling various vendors, and spending countless dollars to make the whole thing come together. While it’s understandable to want to cut back on wedding costs wherever you can, it would be a disservice to all the effort you put in to not have your big day documented by someone who is a professional and can make sure your memories last a lifetime. The easiest way to avoid cutting corners is to follow a budget with planned expenses from the very beginning. Fortunately, there are some online services out there that are great for this. In the grand scheme of things, you’ll find a Professional Cabo Wedding Photographer is well worth the investment.

A Professional Has a Plan B

Photography photographer isn’t exactly as easy as pointing and shooting. There’s a lot that a photographer has to account for. That includes anything that could potentially go wrong. For example:

• What happens if a camera malfunctions? A professional photographer has a spare.

• What happens if the flash dies? A professional has extra batteries.

• What happens if the weather takes a turn? A professional knows how to capture the best image, no matterthe weather.

A Professional Has the Right Equipment

A family friend or relative might have picked up a nice camera, but the proper equipment doesn’t end there. Light stands, flash diffusers, tripods, and a whole host of specialized lenses are just a few of the things needed to be ready for any scenario—all of which can cost several thousand dollars. Hiring a professional is a surefire way to make sure every shot is taken with the best gear for the moment. A Professional Has Expert Knowledge Having cutting-edge gear will undoubtedly enhance the quality of your pictures, but without an expert behind the camera, much of this goes to waste. Great pictures are the result of capitalizing on light conditions, capturing intimate moments, and a preferred stylistic interpretation of the connection between you and your guests. This comes from years of experience and hard work. Weddings are notoriously difficult to capture, as various lighting conditions and settings present a host of challenges to photographers.

However, a professional will be able to use these conditions to their advantage, so you get the best image every time!

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email myself at  info@gvphotographer.com and I will be happy to make sure you are making the right decision for your needs.

Thank you,

Gonzalo Verdeja


Cabo Wedding Photographer

Or simply type your message in the form