If you are getting married in the Monterey Country, you are in luck. There are more wedding photographers here than almost anywhere else in the United Stares. This means you will have lots of choices. On the other hand, this wealth of talent can make the process pretty overwhelming. Based on my experience of twenty years as a working photographer - shooting everything from annual reports, advertising, travel books, editorial work ...and yes, weddings, I have a few practical suggestions to make the process a little less daunting.

It is always a good idea to talk to people you know who were married fairly recently. Looking at photographers portfolios can be fascinating, but nothing beats really seeing the full range of images that a client received from the photographer, as well as getting the details of how everything went on the day itself. Another good place to begin is price. How much should you pay for wedding photography? I happen to believe that there is a good reasonable middle ground for what it makes sense to pay. It is worth paying the most that your budget will allow to get someone who is experienced, talented, and really knows what they are doing. . .