In my internet travels and experiences, I occasionally come across excellent articles geared towards helping brides choose a good photographer, or how to plan the wedding day to achieve great photos. It's been awhile since I hired my wedding photographer or planned a wedding day, so it sure is a good reminder to me to see these around! Here are a few of the ones I thought hit the nail on the head while being fair to the photographer, too:

• On Hiring A Photographer (with Part 2 and Part 3) from Bride's Little White Book
• Photography (amateur and pro photos side by side) by Seattle Bride
• The Secrets to Great Wedding Photos by R.D.Decker Photography

And I can't close without plugging a few things I've written to try and help out the budget-conscious bride (there's also great stuff over at A Practical Wedding):

• Wedding Photography: How Do I Negotiate
• Wedding Photography: What To Do If You Just Can't Hire A Pro
• The Pregnant Photographer: A Bride's Guide

Of course, my standard two-pronged piece of advice is this: hire someone you're totally comfortable with, and on the day-of, RELAX and be happy! It's your wedding day, so ENJOY! What often makes the best photographs happen is very simply the love, energy, and affection present between the people being photographed.

May you find these articles helpful, inspiring, and productive for your wedding planning!