I’ve done wedding photography and I have to say that style is over-rated in this business. Pretty much everybody does a core of the same thing, cut of face, big squeeze etc. What separate one from the other is the “look”. Some like the fantasy blown out highlight look (bath in light) and some like B&W. See if you can spot the “look” from a particular photog.
Keep in mind that the photog is also the commander at some point of the wedding. I once had to reign in 10 bridesmaid and 10 groomsman (some of them half drunk) during a shoot. If that’s the kind of wedding party you have, you needed someone strong and not an 18 year old girl who’s afraid to speak up.
Unfortunately, this industry had spiraled downward with the advent of easy to use and affordable DSLR. I’ve seen people who can’t shoot a lick offering photography classes on Groupon.
Below are four of the best photogs in the world. Hopefully checking out their work will help you understand what makes good photography and make your wedding photog decision.
http://wedding.jgarnerphoto.com/#home/
http://jerryghionisblog.com/
http://www.joebuissink.com/main.php#...olio/portfolio
http://www.jeffascough.com/blogs/