Do not hire or allow your friend (or anyone that is not a professional) to photograph your wedding. I heard this from several brides last Tuesday. I am not trying to bash your friends capabilities. And if your friend does do great work and has the equipment, then more power to them (everyone needs their big break). But overall, everyone loses when you hire your friend. Let me explain.
First off, professional photographers use the appropriate equipment. Not only am I talking about the awesome cameras, but the lenses, flashes, cards, and all other "after the wedding" equipment. This is the what we do and we will spend the money to get the right equipment. Do you think a 1st grade teacher would succeed teaching college english?
What happens if your friend falls short of your expectations? If would bring uncomfortable feelings between you and your friend. Plus you would not feel your wedding photos were good and they would probably end up in a storage box for many, many years.
All wedding photographers that we know of also offer albums in some way. This is the absolute best way to display your gorgeous photos! Would you want photos of one of your most important days in a album that someone bought at Wal Mart for 5 bucks?
If wedding photography rates higher than a 7 on your wedding list, then go for a professional. You will not be let down. You need to find a photographer that works well with YOU. Ken and Nate offer two different styles based on their personalities and approaches to weddings. Sometimes clients are interested in something else that we cannot accomplish and we will refer them to another professional.
I could be wrong in several cases. And if you do hire your friend and it works out then thats awesome!
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