Congrats Heather! and welcome to our forum community we highly recommend that you don't take a chance with something as important as the photos telling your unique destination wedding story. All of our brides have been more than happy that they chose a professional photographer for this important task ! There's just no comparason with the results you get from a trained professional and their investment of knowledge, experience, motivation + equipment ! Wishing you all the best with your research, decision process and that you have the most fabulous wedding celebration of your Dreams! Enjoy team MTM asst, Lynda