Wedding photographers - how to choose the right professional photographer

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• Published Wednesday, 14 April 2010
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Your wedding day can pass in a blur, so it's vital to capture those memories. We tell you how to get what you want from your photographer

1. Wedding photography - How to choose the right style

The first decision you'll have to make is what style of wedding photography you want. Do you want posed pictures of you and your groom in front of a romantic backdrop, or something more informal, with you having fun with your family and friends? If you're after formal pictures, choose a photographer skilled in this type of work; for a more relaxed style, look for someone who specialises in wedding reportage photography.

The most popular choice tends to be a mixture of both, with a few posted family group shots, combined with lots of images of the celebration afterwards. 'Great images don't always just happen,' says Alison Freeman of Freeman Photographics. Discuss the type of images you want beforehand, and be prepared to work with your photographer to achieve some of the more stylised images.

You should also think about whether you'd like black and white or colour photographs. Black and white images look wonderfully romantic, while colour shots will emphasise all the vibrant colours of the day. The best option may be to have a combination of the two, which most photographers will offer.