Your wedding pictures and video are a permanent record of a very important event. If they are poor quality, they cannot be changed ... you simply cannot re-capture your special day. In later years, your wedding album and video tape will be the only means by which you can vividly recall, for yourself and for others, the beauty and sentiment of your wedding day. Therefore, the selection of a competent professional wedding photographer and professional wedding videographer is an important part of your wedding plans.

Wedding pictures and videotapes also make nice gift for friends and relatives who shared in your joy and love.

Choose a photography package instead of purchasing all of the items separately. If there is something you want that isn't included, ask the photographer if you can swap it for something else without increasing the price.

Be careful about choosing the smallest or least expensive photography package. You may end up spending a lot more money after the wedding for all the additional prints you will need to buy separately that are not included in the original package. It may be less expensive to purchase a more comprehensive package up front.

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In today's competitive world it is difficult to recognize a truly professional business.

Often a lot of pressure, or so called "hard ball sales" will be put on bride and groom in order to make them commit to an agreement. Experience in the photo and video field is most essential. Don't be amused by type of photo or video camera, which will be used at your wedding day, because if the person behind the camera doesn't have the experience and talent, then nothing will help ... and your wedding day will be ruined.

A Professional Photographer and Videographer should be booked 10-18 months prior to the wedding date, since the best studios are often booked well in advance.

Also the personality counts a lot, pushy and arrogant photographer or videographer will not make your day a happy one.

Be sure to ask following questions:

• How many years is studio in business? (5-15 years recommended.)
• What type of wedding photography/videography will be taken?
  (Candid, traditional, mix or both.)
• What kind of photo/video equipment is used? (Professional 2 ¼ cameras for photography and 3 chip on digital video cameras for videography are recommended.)
• Is back up photo/video equipment taken to the wedding?
• Is back up photographer/videographer guaranteed for the wedding? ( In case of emergency, a back up is priceless.)
• Can you see samples of wedding photography and videography?
• Can photographer/videographer suggest a park or green house to take pictures in? (Remember, most parks require a permit.)