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Photographers around $1000

alparisialparisi member
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Hello! This is my first post here...i'm getting married in a year and a month, and starting to look at photographers. Does anyone have recommendations for a good photographer in the $1000 range. I'd prefer one that does primarily photojournalist style. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Alison
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    prostarr19prostarr19 member
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    edited December 2011
    My photographer costs $1600. It's Sagala Photography. I can't guarantee the photojournalist style but we didn't want that so we didn't ask about it.
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    kelmcgeekelmcgee member
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    edited December 2011
    What area are you looking for?
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    alparisialparisi member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm right downtown Toronto so anyone in the downtown or willing to travel here. I'm getting married at Steamwhistle, so anyone familliar with the venue would be a definite bonus!
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    ring_popring_pop member
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    edited December 2011
    Your photography price will depend on a few things:- hours of coverage- number of photographers- rights to digital images- prints or albums- day of your weddingSo, without knowing what you want, it's really hard to recommend someone given only the price range. You could have a fantastic photographer for just a couple of hours, or a less great one with a more loaded package.Not to sound snobby, but beware: in that price range, there are a LOT of Joe Schmoes with cameras who call themselves wedding photographers. Examine portfolios carefully.That being said, check out my photographer, [url=http://www.jillpromoli.com]Jill Promoli[/url]. We got digital images from her only, but she covered our entire day. A caveat though: I felt that she was underpriced when I booked her a year ago, and I think she may have raised her prices since then.
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    alparisialparisi member
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks for the links! I'm looking for a pretty basic package, i don't want any of the extras like engagement shoot or photobooks or even prints...digital images would be all that i need. I'm not set on having a second photographer, although i would pick one with one over one without if it were reasonable...and i'm looking for a pretty full day..probably 8 hours or so. I know it will be tough to find something in this price range...so i'm prepared to go a little higher, but want to avoid the $3500 - $4000 range that seems so popular!
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    ring_popring_pop member
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    edited December 2011
    OK gotcha. Yeah you can definitely find lots of good photographers in the $1,500 - $2,500 range. A lot of the photographers who exhibit at the bridal shows are in that range. If you don't attend the bridal shows, you can still look at the websites to get a list of vendors.[url]<a href="http://www.nationalbridalshow.com/fall/exhibitorlist" rel='nofollow'>http://www.nationalbridalshow.com/fall/exhibitorlist</a>[/url]
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    raspberry_brideraspberry_bride member
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    edited December 2011
    Hi,It sounds like you are looking for pretty much what I had the day of my wedding (not sure about the photojournalist style though).  We had one photographer for 8 hours, we received the disk with all the pictures (edited and unedited), and then we also got a $150 credit for pictures because we didn't want the proof album that they included in the package.  We paid about $1100 for that, and they are located at Dufferin and Keele in Toronto.  Check out their website if you like...Icon Image Photography.  It has all the package information, but I am not sure if the rates have stayed the same.Our photographer was Joseph, and he was very professional and friendly.
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    raspberry_brideraspberry_bride member
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    edited December 2011
    I just checked out their website, and the package I had was called "a la carte".  Unfortunately it seems they have raised the price $1000 and they no longer offer the proof album.  Instead they offer the online gallery and engagement shoot, which still seems pretty decent, imo.
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    ellis_jleellis_jle member
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    edited December 2011
    Hi I'm new to this post too. But I am from Toronto and I am using Lindsay - she is friends of someone at my office. Her work is amazing.. And we got a deal for only $1300. Check out her website.http://www.photosbylam.com/
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    brittanywestbrittanywest member
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    edited December 2011
    Try Taylor Jackson!!
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    LevenahLevenah member
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    edited December 2011
    Check out Jessica Blaine Smith! Her prices are def reasonable for the quality! I'm using her for my wedding next year :)http://www.jbsmithphotography.com/
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    gingerbride2011gingerbride2011
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    edited December 2011
    Hey cool.. another Bride using the same venue as me.  Best wishes with your wedding planning!!!
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