As someone who knows a slew of professional photographers that have had their work stolen (including myself), and as someone who has seen numerous people pass themselves off as professionals, I thought that this article was relevant to you as you search for your wedding photographer.

http://allebachphotography.com/topics/tips-for-catching-a-wedding-fraudtographer-fauxtographer/

The gist of it, if you don’t want to read it, that in order to protect yourself from a poser is this:

• Meet the photographer is person and ask questions;
• Ask for references;
• Ask to see an entire event;
• Pay attention to photographic clues (including geography);
• Google the photographers name;
• Stay away from Craigslist.

Of course, blessings to you as you search for the right photographer for your wedding.

Chris.