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Jamaica Wedding PhotographersIf you are searching for a wedding photographer who actually lives in Jamaica you will find very few, most are located in other countries like me, but work in Jamaica under the proper documentation. Almost any wedding photographer will say they shoot destination weddings and lick his chops at the opportunity to take a “vacation” at your expense.. Here are some tips to help protect you and weed out the wedding photographers who actually have experience shooting in Jamaica.1.Jamaica Wedding Photographer DocumentationYour Jamaica wedding photographer needs to get proper visas to work in Jamaica. Many photographers have tired to just say they are visiting for a wedding or on vacation only to be turned away from customs because they are caught with too much equipment or have lied, leaving the bride without a photographer. Ask if they have the working visa. If not its buyer beware.2. See Jamaica Wedding PhotographsMake sure to see atleast 5 different weddings from Jamaica and ask where they were photographed. Some photographers don’t have time to update their work so its ok just to email them and ask to see some.3. Hotel Photographer vs Contact ShooterMost hotels offer free photographers with the wedding packages. For the brides who want 1 picture that’s fine, but for brides who want to have a collection of images you need to bring your own. Many wedding coordinators say that brides cant bring their own photographer. They say this because they make a commission from the hotel shooter. But you can simply state you are bringing your own photographer, end of story. Don’t sacrifice your vision, its your wedding not hers. |