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I don't really know what style we're after


I would get your woman to decide then, I think that is key to select a photographer who shares your vision of the day. Be specific, don't assume you get anything unless you have it in writing.

I personally like the reportage style, and was most impressed with the photographer at Nicola's brother wedding, she blended in most of the time, only directing when taking the requested formal shot, the results are a relaxed set of pictures that I don't think will date. I think this style is best when a second photographer is used, that way in the album you get two views of the same scene. That may be worth adding to your question list, how many photographers will I get?

I can't comment on Portugal of course, but in the UK I think Lovegrove Weddings have it down to a fine art, they have to be just about the best I have ever seen. And this set of work at Bellissima Photography is an inspiration to me, check out the album pre design.

My point is, get a clear idea of what you want at the end of it, who ever you go with it will be expensive. I wouldn't leave it to chance to get the style you want. Before I started to look into wedding photography seriously I though wedding photos were just wedding photos, but this isn't the case, there is a vast range of styles and standard to choose from.

If it were me on your shoes, I would forget the idea of getting too many prints from the photographer in Portugal, I would invest with a local (Canadian) to take some set up photos in local places that mean something to you both to start off your album and then let him use the photos you got taken in Portugal to finish the album off, that way you get a consistent print through the album.

Cheers

Cris.