As a wedding photographer I get to see a myriad of different weddings every year, and regardless of faith and the rites performed for a wedding ceremony one thing is constant and that is that a wedding is undoubtedly one of the most important events in a couple’s life. It is a time of fun, union and great memories that people remember for a long period of time. It is not only the couple, for whom it is an important event in life, but for all the members of both the families and friends.

Photographs from that day help us to concretize the event and all the small memories and idiosyncrasies related to it. Sometimes the day becomes a blur and a good photograph lasts forever and costs really nothing if you compare the value of the memories that it en-captures.

You should get the best photographer that meets your specific needs and style. Marriage is a special event and there are various rituals and small events that are important for the overall event. Experience is therefore vital for a wedding photographer. He/She must be at the right place at the right time. These events and the expressions of the people can never be repeated. So an experienced professional knows what to capture and how to capture the best angles, so that everyone looks brilliant.

The couple must also be comfortable with the photographer. If there is a good rapport between the couple and the photographer than some truly special images can be made. I have found that when I can get a couple at ease while doing the engagement session of the bridal portrait they let down their guard and forget that they are actually being photographed. These are my favorite photographs. Nothing is more genuine than a smile and the look a couple in love gives to one another when they are in the moment.

In my opinion a professional wedding photographer is one who not only takes excellent pictures but also develops and tells the story of the day. My goal when shooting is to develop an album with your story. You really should look for someone that can tell the cohesive story of your day regardless of their style. My specialty is photojournalistic wedding photography and I feel that my clients are looking for an unobtrusive style that tells the story from getting ready in the morning until the drive off after the reception.

An excellent professional cannot really leave out the groom and his family and friends. You have to know how to balance both the groups and in most cases I will use a second photographer who can concentrate on the groom and his family so that both angles of the story are being told. Some of my favorite images have been the quiet moments between a father and son as they get ready.

When researching a photographer you should look at their blog. Most photographers keep a blog of their most recent work and you will see if they have evolved or a change in their style. Most websites are changed periodically, but most photographers blog on regular interval of at least every couple of weeks. Their blog also allows you to see the more intimate side of your photographer and personality and how they approach photography and life in general.

If you notice I never once mentioned money in this post. I feel that there are weddings with a small budget to some where money is not even considered, but one things is common and you should research the best possible person to meet your needs.
Here are some over wedding photography and planning related sites that I found for you to browse. Thanks for visiting Mark Andrew Photography!

Rock n Roll Bride
Project Wedding
Once Wed
WPJA
Wedding Aces

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2. Massachusetts Wedding Photographer – Signature Photographs

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