WITH MANUEL F. SOUSA PHOTOGRAPHY

Q: How far in advance do we need to book our wedding photographer?
A: I generally suggest booking your photographer anywhere from one year to 18 months ahead of your wedding date to be safe. Of course it all depends on certain factors. For example, what time of year is it? Is it on a weekend or weekday? Is it a destination wedding?

Once you know which photographer you want for your wedding day, don’t procrastinate and take the chance that someone else will book them first. It will be a good feeling knowing that it’s booked and that you can cross that job off your list. You have lots of other things to think about for your wedding day!

Manuel F. Sousa was given his first camera at the age of 14 when he started taking photos as a hobby. He considers himself incredibly fortunate to have turned his hobby into a career that he loves. Manuel moved from Toronto to Winnipeg in 1992 and has photographed over 870 weddings since.

Ask the Experts was originally published in V.I.B. Weddings Issue 1. We asked seven local pros to answer some of your commonly asked wedding planning questions. Read the magazine to find more inspiration, planning tips, fashion & real weddings.