Spring is right around the corner and that means that brides and grooms throughout Southern California are getting ready to walk down the aisle. April, May and June are historically popular months for weddings and Orange County wedding photographers are usually booked solid during those months.

Of course, if you’re a spring bride that has yet to book an Orange County wedding photography service, you are probably already aware that finding an experienced wedding photographer at this short notice is tough. But the good news is if you’re planning a last minute wedding and have some flexibility, you may be able to book the emergency Orange County wedding photographer of your choice without too much work.

Here are a few tips for how you can find an experienced last minute Orange County wedding photographer on short notice:

1) First things first, you should always contact the Orange County wedding photographer as soon as you can. If the photographer you have chosen is booked heavily, ask him or her what dates, if any, he or she has available. If you’re wedding date is at all flexible (meaning you haven’t sent out invitations yet), you may find that you can book a brilliant photographer for your wedding after all. Most Orange County wedding photographers will have a few dates free at this point in the season – and you can take advantage of that.

2) If you’re set on a date and the photographer is booked, find out what time the other event is taking place. Many photographers are willing to take on more then one event a day as long as they are spaced far enough apart. For example, if the Orange County photography service you want is booked for an evening wedding, they may be willing to work with you during a morning ceremony. As long as your event concludes in enough time for the photographer to shoot the second wedding, you shouldn’t have a problem booking the photographer of your choice.

3) Lastly, if the Orange County photographer you really want is unavailable, ask them for a referral to another photographer that may have an opening for that day. Most photographers in the area know one another and are happy to refer a colleague who they respect.

While planning a wedding on short notice can be tough, you should at least feel better about knowing that there are great options out there for you when it comes to Orange County wedding photography services. Good luck and as always, if you need a referral for an Orange County wedding photographer, click here or call Montgomery Photography today at 949-337-6225.