Do not leave everything up to your wedding photographer. She will have great ideas and skills, but she cannot read your thoughts. If there are particular shots you want (or don’t want), you must communicate them to her. Below we will give you 5 tips on how to make the most of your professional wedding photographer to get the results you want.

1. Form a relationship with your photographer

This is more than a conversation over a contract. Set up some time to sit and talk with her over coffee. Get to know her a little and let her get to know you. Tell her why you chose her and why you did not choose some of the others. You need to know if you can communicate. If one of you speaks bluntly and the other is sensitive, this is a good time to address that while everyone is calm. If your soon-to-be spouse is bossy and demanding, talk about it and set boundaries.

2. Do a pre-wedding or engagement photography session

This is a great addition to your wedding album, but it serves a higher purpose as well. Let your photographer see how you interact as a couple. Let her see how you respond to a camera. Find your comfort level. This is like a taste test. Get the feel of the session before the big day. If you are concerned about the expense, add this onto your Plumfund.com gift registry. This allows guests to contribute to what you really want.