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Help! Photographer Choices!

 I found a local photographer, and I love her work and the price is good too. Me and my fiancé and just concerned that we won't have enough photos of our wedding since it's only her and no other photographer. My fiancé likes the idea of having more than one. 
Does anyone have any advice on what to do, or any photographers they have used and loved?

Re: Help! Photographer Choices!

  • I always ask. We have been to a couple consultations now and are pretty much ruling out anybody that doesn't have two. I feel like there is a difference between a "photographer" and an "assistant". I feel the same way, one person can only take so many photos. I would just simply ask if they can or will provide another photographer, how much the extra one is, how long you get them for, how long they have been shooting, etc etc. The basic questions to ensure you are getting a photographer with equal experience. Hope that helps.
  • We ruled out anybody that didn't bring a second shooter. I just liked the idea of having multiple angles and a backup in case something crazy happened (dropped camera, person getting in the way, technical difficulties, etc. I'm paranoid) and my main photographer missed an important shot. I just liked the extra assurance of making sure nothing will be missed. But if you really love this photographer, and you and your FI are comfortable with someone who works alone, then go for it! But it sounds like your FI wants more than one, which might be a good idea. 
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  • What city are you in? I can move this to your local board where you might get some vendor recommendations. 
    :kiss: ~xoxo~ :kiss:

  • Thank you guys so much! I agree with being paranoid and not wanting to miss a shot. She said she takes about 40 pictures an hour. Is that a good amount? I am afraid that she won't be able to get me coming down the isle and then pictures of my fiancé or anyone else looking at me while I do or any other special moment. I will have to ask if she will bring another photographer and not just another assistant. She does bring equipment so she can back up photos periodically so nothing is lost. 
    Oh and I am in New Paltz New York.
  • We had one photographer and no regrets.  We also had a first look, so the elements of surprise were captured easily there.   That's probably the only area that was missed with one photographer (he got me walking down the aisle, not my DH......but I didn't care since we already did the first look)  Looking back, there isn't any photo that I feel I'm missing.  A good photographer will be able to capture most everything.
  • The photographer we are planning on going with offers it both ways for those on a budget.
    He said he always recommends having at least one other shooter but doesn't require it, so he has it setup as an add on for any package.
    I'm going to ad a 2nd shooter for sure. Just so I get different angles during the ceremony and pics of the guests while we do our formals.

  • I'm only having one photographer.  He also shot my two friend's weddings and he had a lot of variation, and I didn't feel like he missed anything.  It's best to look at the photographer's gallery and make a decision based on that.  Also, if the quality is top notch and the look you are going for, I think that's way more important than going with a photographer that you don't like as much but offers two shooters.  
  • I'm moving this to the "upstate New York" board. If you you think you would get better recs from the Long Island or the NYC board let me know and I can move it to one of those. I'm not a NY gal, so I'm not sure which is closest to New Paltz. GL! :kiss:
    :kiss: ~xoxo~ :kiss:

  • Thank you all again so much! That is a lot to consider! I am glad to hear good things on having only one photographer and not missing any shots. I know my fiancé doesn't want a first look. He is always about the surprise and wants to see me walk down the isle, which I am glad he likes too because that's what I wanted. I do love the photographers work and its only $1500 for 6 hours. If I want more than that is $150 each additional hour. 
  • You should be fine, most photographers work alone and ask to see a featured wedding with her images. If you're that concerned, ask to add another photog. Most photogs will do this for you at an extra cost. 
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