Amir Fard

Amir Fard runs a wedding photography business in Dallas, Texas. He reports 25 years in the industry, starting with Fuji Film after university, and now works with a team of photographers.

LGBTQ+ couples

The business is LGBTQ+-owned. A photographer with long experience will have seen many styles of wedding, and that helps if you want something that departs from the usual script. Tell the team early how you want to be photographed together and with family.

What they offer

• Wedding photography
• Engagement sessions
• Family photoshoots
• Personalized packages for different budgets
• A mix of candid, posed and portrait images
• High-resolution image collections
• A second photographer when needed
• A policy of one event per day

Why a one-event policy matters

Photographers who take one event per day can give your wedding full attention and keep their equipment and energy fresh. Ask the team to confirm that policy in your contract, and ask what happens if a photographer cannot attend.

Preparing for the day

Share a timeline that shows where each part of the day takes place, and the travel time between locations. Write a family photo list with names. Ask whether a second photographer can cover both the ceremony from a different angle and the cocktail hour.

Questions to ask

Ask how many images you will receive, how soon you will see a preview and how long the gallery stays online. Confirm the hours of coverage, travel terms and a backup plan in the contract.

Timing

Photographers book up well ahead for popular dates. Reserve as soon as your venue is confirmed, and ask what deposit holds the date and when the balance falls due.

Where they work

The business is based in Dallas. Ask about travel to other parts of Texas.