Every couple looks at portfolios first, and they should. Style matters. But style is only half the decision, and it is not the half you live with on the wedding day.

Your photographer and videographer will be next to you for the entire day. Getting ready in the morning, the quiet moments before the ceremony, the walk down the aisle, family photos, the dance floor at the end of the night. They are there for all of it, often closer to you than anyone except your partner.

That is why getting along with them matters so much. You want people who calm you down, not add stress. People who can read the room, give gentle direction when you need it, and step back when you need space. When you are comfortable with the people behind the cameras, you relax. And when you relax, your photos and film look like you, not like you posing for strangers.

So yes, love their work. Then meet them, talk with them, and ask yourself one simple question. Do I want these two people next to me all day on one of the most important days of my life?

If the answer is yes, you have found the right team.