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All you wedding photographers out there
Robby Gallagher, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Brookings | SD | USA | Posted: 1:29 AM on 03.03.10 |
->> I am looking to get married in September and I am in search of a photographer. Honestly, cost is a huge deal to me, as it would be for anyone else.
So tell me, if you are a wedding photographer... What do you charge? What is a good price to consider?
Thanks! |
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David Welker, Photographer, Student/Intern
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Springfield | MO | USA | Posted: 2:02 AM on 03.03.10 |
->> I charge anywhere from 1200-2100 depending on the package that the couple wants. I am getting married in December and we are paying 1700 for ours.
Here is some of my information on my wedding details.
http://turfimages.com/#/services/non-sport-services-5 |
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Jonathan Moore, Photographer, Assistant
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Los Angeles | CA | USA | Posted: 2:06 AM on 03.03.10 |
| ->> It depends on exactly what you're looking for. Where are you getting married? How many guests? Are you interested in having extras like an engagement shoot? Albums? I charge between $2,400 and $3,800, but when I first started I was charging $1,500. Good luck! |
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Jonathan Moore, Photographer, Assistant
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Craig Mitchelldyer, Photographer, Assistant
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Portland & Orange County | OR and CA | USA | Posted: 2:49 AM on 03.03.10 |
->> Every market is going to be different. In LA 3000 gets you a 5 hour shoot and burn but in Portland it gets you a full day and an album. I imagine prices are lower in South Dakota.
You should be able to get good photos for $2-$3k. Look and more importantly meet with 5-6 people whose work you like.
Make a list of the options that are important to you. Compare price lists.
And if you can't find someone in your market, find someone you really like and bring them out. Everyone will travel and it's less of a cost than you might think.
For reference, my pricing info is on my w
site.
http://www.craigmitchelldyer.com
I imagine you could find some pretty darn good wedding photographers right here on sports shooter |
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Andrew Malana, Photographer
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Rene Mireles, Photographer
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Holland | MI | USA | Posted: 8:38 AM on 03.03.10 |
| ->> Yeah its gonna really depend on what your looking for , but around here we all start at around $1200 and go up from there, unless you search craigslist :) |
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Chuck Liddy, Photographer
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Durham | NC | USA | Posted: 10:46 AM on 03.03.10 |
| ->> what the market will bear |
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Israel Shirk, Photographer, Assistant
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Boise | ID | US | Posted: 11:03 AM on 03.03.10 |
->> I usually charge $1500-2500, depending on rights, etc...
You can usually get someone less experienced to do it and save $, or even two people straight out of school, but you're taking a big risk there.
I might be getting married summer-fall-ish, and am thinking I'm going to get a really good photographer w/ second shooter, and go cheap on the rest. |
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Mike Shepherd, Photographer
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Wichita | KS | USA | Posted: 11:27 AM on 03.03.10 |
->> Israel hinted at this: it's all about priorities. I've shot those weddings where photography was the biggest portion of a couple's budget. As a result, those couples had really nice photos of plastic silverware and a mostly empty dance floor.
Figure out what you think your budget is and do some consultations. Be willing to adjust your budget based on what you find in your market. Find a photographer whose style you like but is also a good fit for you and your bride, personality wise. Money should not be the only consideration. You don't want to deal with a jerk all day.
And, be willing to be flexible in your budget. As you find good deals on smaller items, shift some of that money elsewhere. Find out what your parents might be willing to pay for. Or, select a photographer who offers a gift registry so that you can ask your guests to help give a gift of photography rather than getting three toasters.
A wedding is the biggest party you'll ever throw. Treat it as such. And remember, you don't get what you don't pay for. |
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Jason Zindroski, Photographer
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Laguna Niguel | CA | USA | Posted: 12:59 PM on 03.03.10 |
| ->> I got married last year and some advice we always give friends is to really shop around, and always look at a photographers blog. If you just look at their portfolio site, or look at the albums they put in front of you at your meeting you are just seeing the best stuff from their best weddings. If you look at their daily blog you get a better feel for their style and talent. |
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Paul Nelson, Photographer
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Temperance | MI | USA | Posted: 3:07 PM on 03.03.10 |
->> At my wedding we had media from multiple angles - a hired photographer, hired videographer, lent some of my cameras to trusted family members (cameras that were insured) and lastly put a few disposable (wedding-themed) cameras on every table.
Was happy with the hired work and the video production was extremely valuable...pictures are great, but being able to watch a professionally shot video on our anniversary fills in some of the gaps of what we remember.
The cameras I lent out to family and the table cameras captured a lot of bizarre and informal people shots without it really being "staged". Many attendees were more comfortable when they were the photographer as well. I had to process the film for the disposable ones, but it was well worth it.
Of course it helps to also have attendees share their own photos with their cameras - but I found that to be a bit harder to get folks to share what they got...as some folks forgot - plus we can't remember who had their cameras anyway as we were wrapped up in the day. |
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