When choosing a photographer word-of-mouth, the internet and wedding fayres are a great place to start. Once again it pays to book early as a reputable and popular photographer should be booked up especially during the busy summer months. Check out the different types of photography available. Styles nowadays range from the traditional to the very modern, including a reportage style which is very relaxed and aims at capturing the essence of the day without the formal group photos. Lots of couples opt for a mixture of the two, maybe preferring the relaxed style themselves but also knowing that their parents or grandparents would appreciate some in a more traditional style!
Modern technology means that digital photography is much more popular with the bride and groom really benefiting from this. Many photographers will offer a CD-ROM, with all the photos they have taken during the day on it, for you to choose those you want to include in your album. You may also be given copywrite permission to print the pictures yourselves. With many couples using on-line galleries it is also easier to let others see your photos too. Thankfully the day of the blurry wedding video has past too, with companies offering professional DVD recordings of your wedding, a great way for you to see all the bits that you missed during the day. Remember your photographs and/or DVD will be your memories so make sure you are comfortable and confident with your chosen photographer.