Take your time when choosing a photographer and a video company. There are many professionals that will cater for your wedding but you want to pick the right company to make sure that they will produce the style of photo and video that will suit you. The majority of companies will be able to show you their work and will take the time to discuss exactly what you want. Betacam SP, DVC Pro or DVCam are apparently the preferred formats. As you are paying for the service you should make sure that you are given the master tape in case you want to transfer to another medium in years to come.

For some really good common sense and practical advice on choosing a photographer checkout The Guild of Wedding Photographers and their site at http://www.gwp-uk.co.uk .
The Master Photographers Association is the only qualified organisation in the UK which is solely for full time professional photographers Visit their site at  http://www.mpa-sw.co.uk
Association of Professional Videomakers As a professional association, the APV provides help, advice and assistance to its members in promoting and developing their businesses as professional videomakers. Visit their site at http://www.apv.org.uk
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