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Photography Estimate

So my Fiance and I are putting together our budget, but finding it difficult with not having much experience with the cost of certain things.  In terms of photography, and I know like everything there can be a huge range, but for 2 photographers and at least 1 wedding album, can anyone help me with a general estimate on cost????  We are leaning toward Newport for our wedding. Does the photographer need to be from the area, or will they travel.  I definitely would like to go with a reputable photographer, but doesn't need to be over the top.  Please help!

Re: Photography Estimate

  • RoyalOrientRoyalOrient member
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    edited December 2011
    Most photographers in the R.I & MA area will not charge for travel especially to a popular wedding destination like Newport. My photographers, Visual-Obsession are from CT and they are not charging us a travel fee. I am having two professional photographers, not an assistant photographer. I'm getting unlimited coverage, post processing on all my pictures, dvd of high resolution prints with rights to reprint, animated DVD slideshow and a first look photo session (like an engagement shoot). My package is $3250. This does not include an album which starts at around $1,000. 

    I know budget is a big factor when choosing photography but other considerations should include the style of photography you want and how many hours of coverage as well as the rights to reprint pictures. Keep in mind a more established photographer will cost more than one that is only starting out.

    Some of my faves include Lisa Rigby, Jennifer leatherwood and Kristen Spencer are well over 4 grand but they include a album too. David Bibeault and James Hazelwood are very budget friendly and offer customized packages tailored to your budget needs. All of them have done weddings in Newport.



  • pruemunropruemunro member
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    edited December 2011
    Hi MM,

    My fiance and I are also getting married in Newport and I was having a similar issue to yourself in not knowing what the average costs of things were, I did a lot of research into photography and pricing and started to put together a list of local photographers and their approximate cost, let me know if you would like me to send it to you.  I agree with Royal Orient, Lisa Rigby and Kristen Spencer are wonderful!  Some others I found are Dugan Photography, Armor and Martel and Peter Silvia who also have some beautiful work.  I found it varies from $3500 - $5000 including full day coverage some with 1 photographer and some with 2, some provide an album and some don't its so hard to decide! I still haven't made up my mind - good luck! :)
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  • edited December 2011
    i am paying $1800 for all day coverage with 2 photographers, free e session, password protected full resolution online gallery, saveable copies of images and copyright is ours, and dvd folio album. this does not include a la carte album. mandy mayberry is our photographer, however, i just looked at her website and it looks like she just raised her prices. she is definitely worth checking out though, her work is great!
  • edited December 2011
    My photographers were great and way cheaper than that.  Check them out!  

  • edited December 2011
    If your looking for something a little less than "average," but still great photos, try Stephen Savard Photograhy.  His style is a little photojournalistic/natural, so if that's your style, I highly recommend him.

    I think his basic package starts around $2000 (but that may not be accurate, best to check with him).  I do know albums will run a little more.

    We are using him, and he was able to work with our budget to come up with something that works for us.  He's got a great personality (very chill and friendly).


  • Vcole7002Vcole7002 member
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    edited December 2011
    We are using Faith Dugan Our package is $5000, which includes 2 photographers and an album. All day coverage and coverage of our rehearsal dinner. She is great because she is a Newport native, young and a bride to be herself!
  • edited December 2011
    We paid $2900 for 6 hours of coverage.  All that included was a DVD with our pictures.  We really wanted to put our entire photography budget into the photographer and not the album, proof books, etc.  We can always have him create an album later and we probably will.  We actually ended up paying another $250 to have him stay an extra hour since our reception was getting crazy and we were happy we captured some those pictures! 
  • edited December 2011
    Have you checked out gabrielle marks?  Her packages prices defintely seem reasonable and her style is similar to many of the photojournalistic kind of photographers.
  • MM5678MM5678 member
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    edited December 2011
    Thank you all so much fore this information!!!!!! 
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