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How much should I budget for a photographer?
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How much should I budget for a photographer?
<p>Hey Kentucky brides and grooms. Chat here about the best tips, Knottie GTGs, and wedding planning in your area.</p>
I am in the NKY area and I want to make sure that I get a good photographer... 100 years from now, all that will be left are the pictures... but my fiance and I are paying for our own wedding.&nb
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How much should I budget for a photographer?
<p>Hey Kentucky brides and grooms. Chat here about the best tips, Knottie GTGs, and wedding planning in your area.</p>
I am in the NKY area and I want to make sure that I get a good photographer... 100 years from now, all that will be left are the pictures... but my fiance and I are paying for our own wedding.&nb
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How much should I budget for a photographer?
posted at 1/24/2012 3:23 PM EST
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I am in the NKY area and I want to make sure that I get a good photographer... 100 years from now, all that will be left are the pictures... but my fiance and I are paying for our own wedding. What should we budget? What is reasonable? and do you have any suggestions?
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Re: How much should I budget for a photographer?
posted at 1/26/2012 3:48 PM EST
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I would say 2,000. Depending on the packages you want, pricing can be anywhere from 1500-5000+.
Of course, there are a lot of good photographers out there. You may even find less experienced photographers for cheaper who still do great work! To me the photographs are one of the most important parts of the wedding, they are one of the few things that you (and your children) will cherish for several lifetimes.
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Re: How much should I budget for a photographer?
posted at 1/27/2012 5:06 PM EST
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I would also say around 2,000. I paid 1,700, but I'm sure after I buy prints to hang it will be closer to 2,000. I'm using James Byrd Photography. Good luck!
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Re: How much should I budget for a photographer?
posted at 1/30/2012 6:32 PM EST
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I'm in central KY, near Frankfort and Lexington and our photographer is $480 for 5 hours on wedding day. He has 20% off right now and that price does not include many prints but does include the cd and the rights to it. If we need extra time on wedding day, it's $50/hour. He included our engagement session for $50. I'm pretty excited and only wish I were photogenic.
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Re: How much should I budget for a photographer?
posted at 1/31/2012 2:08 PM EST
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I would budget $2,000 as well. We are also paying for our own wedding and the pictures are what we're willing to put the most money into because, as you said, it will be the only thing to show years down the road!
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Re: How much should I budget for a photographer?
posted at 2/3/2012 1:11 PM EST
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Jillzky-Who is your photographer? Do you have a link to his/her website?
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Re: How much should I budget for a photographer?
posted at 2/4/2012 8:37 PM EST
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His name is John McCain (I know, right?) of McCain's Creations. We just had our engagement session with him yesterday and he is so laid back--really set me at ease so it was a nice experience. Here's a link to his website: http://www.mccainscreations.webs.com/
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Re: How much should I budget for a photographer?
posted at 3/11/2012 9:30 PM EDT
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Who is your photographer?
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Re: How much should I budget for a photographer?
posted at 3/13/2012 12:43 AM EDT
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I chose Nina Mullins. She is very expensive ($3800), but I think that she is worth every penny. Good luck! I'm sure whomever you chose will be amazing!
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Re: How much should I budget for a photographer?
posted at 5/11/2012 9:21 AM EDT
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Check out kentuckystudio.com theyre cheapest package starts at 2500$ but Amber has been absolutely amazing helping me narrow down a date and working with us on price. They work out of Lexington, KY. Their pictures are absolutely AMAZING (as you will see on their website). She works with her husband Troy and they seriously make you feel like family and even with the cheapest package of 2500$ they include a free bridala nd engagement session to "get to know you". I know she offers discounts for "off season" and weddings too!
Good Luck
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Re: How much should I budget for a photographer?
posted at 5/11/2012 9:22 AM EDT
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Oh! Also... I looked into J Katheryn Photography out of Frankfort to and she was very quick to respond and friendly also, She had a great package including prints and engagement session around $1200? i think...
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