Wedding photography is one area where you really do get what you pay for. Most photographers have a menu of prices and will charge you a flat rate for taking shots on the day, plus an additional charge based on how many photographs you want in your album. Remember that your family will be charged separately for any copies they want. Look for those nice little extras though - some photographers throw in a load of thank you cards with a small photo enclosed, as part of the deal. There are lots of ways for your photographer to record your wedding, from the traditional posed groups shots in colour to more candid reportage-style shots, such as the bride in her curlers.
Most couples go for a combination of styles and film.
If you want a complete formal record of the whole wedding, it's best to go for traditional photographs. Couples seeking a more relaxed, unposed album, on the other hand, should choose reportage style. If you've spent a long time creating invites, menus, flower arrangements etc, you'll want a photographer who will capture these little details on film too. For more informal snaps, it's a lovely idea to place single-use cameras on the tables at the reception so your guests can capture their version of the day. You can order one-use confetti cameras from our wedding shop .