not sure if I will find help but...its worth a shot!

ivedonethisb4

When I signed up for the knot, it gave me two choices for choosing my local area..ATL (2.5 hours north of me) and Savannah (4 hours) So of course I picked Atlanta..and now I'm having just a bit of problems finding photographers etc. There aren't an abundance of them in my area and I don't have an extra large budget for photography. Our entire budget is $2000 and that's for everything not including the dress/bride accessories. The few photographers I have found in my area want $1900-$2500. Is this the norm? Does anyone here know of some that are good but less expensive? When I google photographers in my area I'm basically coming up with nothing and I don't have a lot of friends to ask who they use or know of..

BeverlyandMike

Where do you live?  Maybe we can send you photographer options that we have found.

atomicphoto

2k and upwards is the norm for a professional photographer in the Atlanta area. With the budget you stated you are best off searching craigslist for a new or hobby photographer or trying to find a student photographer. Even then, expect to pay at least 400-500$.

ivedonethisb4

My ceremony will be in Ellaville GA at my family church then we're taking a 15 minute trip to Plains GA for the reception. They're both teeny tiny towns as in Eville has one redlight and Plains while being the home to President Jimmy Carter has only a caution light

n82ureluvr915

Look on Craigslist. You can find photographers who are trying to build their portfolio and offer their services cheap or sometimes free.

em01092

I would check around Columbus and Macon, maybe Albany. Students in photography school will charge less, but there is some truth to :"you get what you pay for." 

haleightibbs

I don't know much about her but I saw this photographer at the Columbus bridal show I went to with my best friend -- SJS Photography.  Sounded like she would create a custom package for each bride.  Hope it helps! 

Patricia Deznan

go to a local art school or facility that holds photo classes (like callenwolde near Emory) and ask if there are any decent student photographers that are looking to make some extra $ for the job

aubie99

Have you checked Splash Of Life Portraits? She has done stuff for us before and is very professional and reasonably-priced...I think weddings start around $500.