Need Advice- Choosing a Photographer is the hardest

islandbride1222

Choosing a photographer is the hardest thing when you are on a budget. I have 6000 in my budget for everything required for our wedding and not a penny more. It is so hard to find a decent photographer when you truly cannot afford to spend $4000 on pictures. I mean I know they say after the day ends that is all you will have but if I spend $4000 out of $6000 then that leaves me with $2000 for the day which means there will be nothing to take pictures of. I realize that I have to cut down on something just to afford pictures. I have meeting with a few photographers next week. Here they are, tell me who you like best. I have another post out there but this is updated with the best ones I could find in my budget... Thanks guys for making this process a little easier for me. 

 

Lora Rodgers: $1500 engagement session, online gallery, all day coverage and cd with all photos and writes

http://lorarodgers.com

https://www.facebook.com/LoraRodgersPhotography

Christopher Garafalo- $2000 engagement session, online gallery, all day coverage and cd with all photos and right

http://www.christophervisuals.com/portfolio.html

http://christophervisuals.com/blog/

12-1 Photography

http://www.12-1photography.com/

http://www.12-1photographyblog.com/blog/

CCS photography: 

http://www.ccsphotography.net/galleries.html  met him at a bridal show...liked his regular pics without all the artistic stuff

Pedro Carillo

  http://www.plcarrillophotography.com

   http://www.photosbyplc.com

Eisel2Be

the photos of Christopher Garafalo actually are a friend of mines on their page! I know she was real happy with her photos!

KrystalsKitsch

CCS had some crazy photoshopping in their gallery -- that is scary. LOL

I voted for 12-1.

Here is abother cheap option: http://www.3glphotography.com/
Her packages start at $1200 -- sounds good to me!

Also, if you are having trouble finding packages ... I've known some friends to skip the all day coverage and do 5hours or whatever they could afford. You can still get all of the "important" moments without all day coverage. Just something to consider if you want to keep under budget.

I spent the most on photography so I know exactly how you're feeling.

RumDiary

Hey Island Bride!

For a photographer - Well under $1000 but the photos look VERY expensive.  She comes highly recommended from a friend.  Please tell her Amanda R. sent you!

Lori Fullen Photography
http://www.lorifullen.com/
https://www.facebook.com/lorifullenphoto
Full package with engagement shoots: $700

$700 session fee includes:

Complimentary engagement session

Full day (up to 7hrs)

-wedding prep (getting ready, hair makeup, getting dressed. I usually will do the jewelry and flower shots during this time as well)

-ceremony

-portraits (either before or after ceremony)

-reception

$100 applied to professional print credit ordered through my website (can be used for engagement or wedding photos)

CD of all high resolution digital images with print release

Sneak peak preview on my blog and/or facebook

Password protected gallery on my website to view, order images, or share with family and friends.

islandbride1222

HI Rum dairy,

I was looking through her pics, but didn't see much weddings. Mainly family stuff. I will shoot her an email to get some pics of weddings. 

RumDiary

Perfect!  You can see some of her weddings on her Facebook page. 

She primarily does families, babies, and couples.  She has done many weddings and for her cost - she's really amazing! 

Also, before I booked Lori, I was on Craiglist looking for a videographer.  Many photographers list their websites there along with great prices.  Have you thought of searching there?

I hope Lori works for you though.  Please make sure you tell her I sent you (Amanda)! 

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veronicaSKP

Another cheaper option, she has really great all inclusive packages and will work with you if you're on a budget!

www.photographybystephenie.com

Hope that helps!!