Three hours, not enough time?

Lawyer Barbie

Hi guys, I booked my dream photog today...she is amazing and agreed to drop the price of her four hour session down to three hours and cut the cost from 2200 to 1500. I was really excited at first, but then began to worry. Will three hours be enough? We dont want professional reception photos, so we cut the package down to getting ready, decor shots, ceremony shots and the after ceremony portraits. She will stay for the first dance if there is time. My schedule is as follows:

3:30 Arrive at venue
5pm Ceremony
530-Ceremony ends, cocktail hour begins, we breathe for a moment as a couple, then do photos.
615-Reception begins

It looks good in paper, but is this too tight a schedule for the actual day? She would arrive around 4:00 and stay until 7.

LauraChristin

It would be best to ask her. Photographers need varying time frames based on their abilities and process combined with specifics like wedding party size, length of family shot list and timing for photos of you and your FI as well as sunset time. I think it's a little tight but her answer is what matters most.

mandctaft

I agree with PP to talk with your photog. Mine is working with me. She's only charging me for 6 hours, but she said she won't leave until she gets all the important shots. Cake cutting, dancing, etc.  Maybe you photog would work with you. Or discuss with her how much she would charge the day of if you happen to need extra time.

smartlypretty

I'm not sure what prices run in your area or what this photographer is including in your package but I live in an expensive area (Philadelphia) and 2200 seems WAY high for only 4 hours of shooting. My (expensive) photographer is doing 12 hours (all day) for 3,000. I could have something WAY cheaper if I needed it.