If someone asked you to describe your style, you’d probably be able to use a few words in order for them to get a good visual of what you prefer in what you wear or how you outfit your home, or even how you see yourself. You might be more traditional, or you might be edgier and lean modern. Whatever the word you use to make that description, you probably can also use it to describe big events in your life, such as your wedding. If you’re holding an event — even if it’s a small event — you still want whatever you wear and how you record that day to come through. And that means hiring a photographer.

But how to find the person that’s going to do what you want, especially when you start looking at all of the possibilities? It can be overwhelming. Fortunately, there are some good places and ways to start. This graphic explains it.

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