Your wedding photographs are a precious keepsake, documenting one of the most important days of your lives.  This day can never be repeated. Many couples often consider having a relative or friend that is “into photography” document their big day. A professional wedding photographer does more than just take pictures.  They have many years of experience, take the time to find out what is important to you, and knows what is involved in getting everything done flawlessly.  An experienced wedding photographer knows the flow of the wedding day. They know when to anticipate those special candid moments, and how to pose a large wedding group.  A professional photographer uses professional cameras, lenses, flashes, and has back-up equipment in the event of a technical problem. A professional also has enough memory to capture several thousand photographs of your day. Most profressional photographers spend anywhere from 10-20 hours carefully editing your wedding day portraits. 

Here are some comparisons to take into consideration for your wedding day photography, as suggested by Kodak: