Usually this can be avoided by explaining to any other photographers that you are getting all of the full resolution images that I shoot at your wedding, so photographing the same exact situations will end up with redundant images. I leave it up to your discretion whether or not you will allow other photographers to shoot at your wedding, but I can not guarantee the same quality of images at a wedding where another photographer is getting in the way during important and meaningful parts of the wedding. Please be aware that this may not be the same for other photography enthusiasts or photographers that you have taking pictures at your event.
Because of my photojournalistic style of wedding photography, I am skilled in remaining unobtrusive, and I use that to capture the most authentic moments possible. However, under some circumstances having other “photographers” at the wedding can be a distraction to myself, the bride and groom, and the wedding guests. I do allow other family members and friends of yours to take pictures during the wedding. As a courtesy the photographer may choose to refund the deposit if he is able to book another wedding for that date. For this reason, all deposits are non-refundable even if the date is changed or if the wedding becomes cancelled for any reason. On signing of this agreement by both parties, the photographer will reserve the time agreed upon and will not make another reservation for the specific time frame.
