Everything you need to know if you’re going to hire an associate wedding photographer through a photography company that you love.
What is an Associate Photographer?
An associate photographer is a hired photographer of the same level of experience as the owner + main photographer (that’s me, Katie) that is utilized for multiple weddings per day in a company or to cover in case of emergencies. They work under the company in which they are hired which means they have the same professional equipment, knowledge, and skill to photograph the day of the wedding but following closely to the procedures and approach so you can still have the Happy Out Photography experience from initial consultation through the delivery of your portraits. Associate photographers have worked with us on prior weddings so they understand our approach and specific style well in addition to going through a rigorous application working with us prior to any wedding. They are given extensive notes in advance so they are fully prepared on your wedding day. In addition to overall skill-set, the personality of the associate photographer is a huge factor into pairing them to a couple for their wedding day.
Why Use an Associate Photographer?
Some wedding dates are extremely sought after, especially during the height of the season from May to October. A lot of photographers utilize this as a great option for couples that love their work, set-up, and other options offered when we can’t be in two places at once. This is also common to have in place for any unexpected emergencies that happen so no couple is left without a skilled photography team on their wedding day.
What is Happy Out Photography’s Role and the Benefits?
you receive the same style of photography that you see on our website and social media
Katie is taking care of all the editing so the final look is consistent
all planning, email + phone correspondence, problem solving, and online management software is with Katie to keep things organized and on schedule throughout your engagement
the engagement session is done with the main photographer to learn the posing and feel comfortable being in front of the camera before your wedding day
all of your fully edited photos are delivered through an upgraded online gallery available through an app on your smartphone + a custom USB
the main photographer will plan and host your reveal party to see your photos for the first time surrounded by your family and friends, watch your slideshow, see any samples products to print your photos, and have any design and planning done through the main photographer (wall collages + albums)
there is usually an extra incentive for booking, so if the coverage you were hoping for was slightly out of budget, this may be a great option to get you in the range you are more comfortable spending for your wedding photography experience
Do you have more questions about what it’s like working with an associate photographer? Check out this full wedding gallery of an associate wedding: https://happyoutphotography.passgallery.com/-_projects_13608321/gallery
