We have decided to bring our own photographer... I don't know how it is everywhere, but i have been told by other brides that the resort photographers take pictures for the ceremony and after for "group" pictures and than they basically disappear. But I can not say this is for everywhere, as I don't know. We have decided to bring our own photographer as well. It is costing us $1,000 for the whole wedding day (Getting ready pictures, Ceremony, family and friend pictures in unlimited locations, dinner & reception). We are paying an extra $250 for the TTD session the day after the wedding and she is giving me a FREE BD session here in Canada before we leave for our trip, so I will have the book made for my MOH to deliver to FI the morning of our wedding. Your photographer needs about 3 days to travel usually. I know a lot of TA's offer every 11th person travels free, so you could end up having your photographer travel for free in that case.