photos for a TINY wedding

KnC117

I am trying to figure out what to do with the photography for my wedding. We are doing a very intimate ceremony and "reception" that will be about 15-20 people. My fiance is from a different country and the government gives us only 90 days from when he enters the country (which depends on when they give us the visa) so it is really hard to plan in general. I would like photos since it is our actual wedding but I keep finding photographers that only have packages and most of them start at 1500+ which seems a bit overboard. Our "reception" will just be a dinner at a nice restaurant. I have been trying to find photographers that have hourly rates, but then I don't know when I would want them or how long. I'm just really clueless I guess. Should I plan to get married on a Friday since most photographers will want to save their Saturdays for a big wedding? Any advice on when to have the photographer?

Thanks for your advice!

~mRm~

Where will your event be taking place? I would post on the local for that area because those knotties may be able to give you direct feedback on photography vendors. Local boards can be accessed in the blue navigation column to the left of this page.

You most likely will only need your photog for 2-4 hours total. You may want to get shots before the ceremony of you and family, during the ceremony, during the reception and maybe after the reception some fun shots around town with you and your husband. I would contact a few vendors to see if they could work up a custom quote for you. Don't forget to ask what's included such as albums, prints, or your images on DVD with printing rights.

Best of luck!

GolfChick78

Consider looking on CraigsList.  You won't get the most talented photographers and they're almost certainly not full-time professionals, but you may find an up-and-comer at a good price.  You want to meet with them and screen them thoroughly, though, to ensure that they can do a reliable and consistent job.  You'll also probably be on your own for albums.