Realizing that deciding on a Toronto wedding photographer can be a daunting task, and seeing how many are out there to choose from, we have composed this short list that should make the choosing process a great deal simpler. All you need to do is checkmark them one by one and you should be well on your way to make a great choice!

Choose your wedding photo style. There are many different styles and only one or two will feel right for you. Some photographers specialize in detail photography, others in classic portraiture, others still do funky or new-age style wedding photoshoots. Choose yours in advance. If you know what it is you are looking for, it will be a lot easier to focus on the search.

Start looking well in advance. Good wedding photographers will have their wedding season booked for months ahead. You don’t want to find the perfect professional only to realize they aren’t available on your big day.

Ask around for a photographer with recommendations. The really good ones out there will come with a reputation. If you have a recently married friend recommend someone to you, take a look at the album and ask about the overall experience.

Don’t hire your friends or family. Keeping the relationship with your photographer strictly professional is the best way to keep it healthy and functional. Hiring someone you know rarely turns out well.

Conduct an online search. Most photographers have photos online, Facebook pages and can be contacted with ease. Use this resource to widen your scope.

Create a shortlist to choose from. Once you went through the previous steps and have a nice long list of good photographers to choose from, boil it down to 3-5 candidates. Take your time to review their portfolios again.

From here on choosing your wedding photographer should be easy. Good luck!