The right photographer will "gel" with you, get you to relax, meet with you before the big day and even do a pre-wedding shoot with you if you're nervous about the camera. In fact, the perfect wedding photographer is someone you can imagine having as a guest to your big day.

They'll sort out any little imperfections in your images. Whether it's a spot or blemish or a missing tooth that shows when you laugh - good, digitally-based photographers can help you and won't charge the earth to do it.

They'll work with you in the way that you want them to. They won't order your guests around or shout at them.

They'll take the shots that you want and if you want some formal shots done, despite the current trend for photojournalism, they'll jolly well do it and do it with a smile!

They'll work around other service providers, such as the videographer and they won't annoy the vicar by floodlighting the church just to get a great shot.

They'll put you at ease, even on the 200th photo! It won't feel like a modelling shoot and it won't railroad your reception.

They're part of an institute or organisation, so you've got someone who adheres to a strict code for conduct and who is qualified to an approved standard.

They're insured, so even if they manage to spill red wine over your Mother-in-law's designer wedding suit, or sit on her Philip Treacy hat, there's no hassle!

They'll be kind to your Granny and even take a few photos for her on her own camera!