Photography A photographer will snap, on average, over two hundred photographs during the course of your wedding day. Exposures are the number of photographs taken. When choosing a photography  package be sure to look for a limit on the number of exposures. If a limit exists determine whether that maximum will suffice for your wedding. Proofs are the developed exposures which you choose from to select your final prints. Usually there is a minimum of proofs that you must select to be included in your albums and portraits. You may want to find out if the proofs and/or  negatives are included in your package. If they are not, find out what the additional cost is. Many photographers place stickers on the front of the proofs, making them unusable. If you are  interested in the proofs, ask if they could place the numbers on the back. Prints are the proofs which you select for your album and portraits. Charges on these selections will depend on the  final sizes of the prints which are typically 5x7, 8x10, 10x10, 16x20, and 20x24. Also, some photographs such as portraits can be re-touched to remove blemishes or other imperfections, at additional costs, but this service may be included in your package. A typical package will include: 1 photo album containing 20 8x10's for you. 2 smaller albums containing 12 5x7's for both sets of parents. 100 thank you cards with envelopes, for your guests. 12 5x7's of your choice. 1 16x20 portrait. 1 20x24 portrait. Typical package upgrades: 10x10 pictures instead of 8x10 pictures in photo album. Some combination inserts in album which will hold various size pictures instead of just 8x10 or 10x10. An album centerfold portrait which spans the entire centerfold of the album, which is usually the size of 2 side-by-side 8x10's. Additional pictures in albums. Larger or upgraded album for parents. An additional 16x20 or 20x24 portrait for parents. Other considerations: Do you wish to have a photographer who is familiar with location of your wedding ceremony. Some churches may have rules for photography which make it harder for the photographer to be appropriately positioned.  Someone who is more familiar may know how to make the best of it. Does the photographer have a backup plan for bad weather. Is the photographer familiar with scenic locations in your area. Who will be the photographer at your wedding. Some studios hire out the photography work, and only do the development in-house.