Essex's Amanda Karen Photography talks to us about how to choose your photographer

There are so many Essex wedding photographers to choose from - how do you decide who's right for your wedding? We ask Amanda Hutchinson of Amanda Karen Photography...

Firstly, note which images you're drawn to when researching in magazines, Instagram and Pinterest. You'll soon start to see a consistency in the type of images you like, whether that's light and airy, dark and moody etc. From there, you can start researching photographers who shoot in that style.

My biggest piece of advice is to meet a shortlist of photographers whose work you admire. It's important to get to know them and see how well you get on together – after all, they'll be with you throughout the most important day of your life. Ask to see a full wedding gallery, so you can check that their work is consistent through a full day's coverage and not just a highlight reel.

Amanda Hutchinson | Amanda Karen Photography | www.amandakarenphotography.co.uk