It is truly my honor to be a part of this PPA (Professional Photographers of America) See The Difference campaign. I have heard so many disheartening stories from Brides who wish that they had followed their gut instinct when it came to choosing their wedding photographer…even when their wallet may have slightly disagreed. I am certainly not one to influence or persuade people to make a choice that they are uncomfortable with. That said, I do encourage Brides to think long term. The expense of a wedding is one of the biggest price tags of many couples lives…consider the items that stay with you forever. It’s not the lobster and filet mignon dinner or the exclusivity of the over the top venue…it’s the wedding photography. I encourage Brides to truly contemplate how important this piece of the wedding puzzle is to you? If it doesn’t rank at the top of your list…fair enough…splurge on the catering and the venue or better yet the honeymoon! But if it does rank at the top of your priority list…please don’t let it fall by the wayside! Do your research and find the perfect photographer for you. This is one investment that I don’t think too many people regret. In fact, the only regrets that I hear of are the Brides who let this priority fall short. It breaks my heart when that happens. Your wedding photographer truly does make a difference.