Choosing a photographer for your wedding.
Yes there are many photographers, but not all of them are professionals it is hard to choose. I feel for couples trying to wade through all those choices.
I would ask how long they have been in business. Even if they have been in business for three years, the first year they could have photographed one wedding (their friend) the following years maybe a few more. Look for someone in business for over ten years. Do they have many, many album samples to show. Do they remember film, get their take on how digital has changed the way they photograph a wedding.
Talk to the person get a feel for the character, if they are proclaiming how much they "Love" weddings maybe they are not concentrating on doing a great job. It is good to love weddings, but better still to have a passion to create beautiful photography and to tell your story.
Good luck on your search!