This afternoon we have another edition of Ask the Experts and James & Lianne are here as resident photography experts to unveil all the mystery about venues recommending photographers! Once you have found your dream venue and set the date, often they recommend a list of suppliers. On one hand this is great as it can take a lot of stress away from hunting down suppliers, but is this list all as it seems" Sometimes this may not be the case, and James & Lianne have lots of advice for you on the subject. I hope you find it useful in your planning.
What’s the deal with venues and recommended photographers!"
As you’ve been checking out venues for your wedding, you’ve quite probably had the organiser present you with a book or a list of ‘recommended photographers’. But who are they" How did they come to be recommended" What does the venue get out of recommending them" That’s what we’ll be shedding some light on today. Supplier recommendations by the venue are not just limited to photographers but span all suppliers: florists, car hire, DJs etc. But for today, and because we have the insider knowledge for the photography industry, that’s what we’re focusing on. There are a few ways a photographer can come to be recommended, and that method typically dictates the quality of the recommendation.

Marketing
Some photographers pay to be recommended, especially those venues who get marketing companies...