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Photographer freaking out!

Hi everyone! I am new on the boards even though I have been using other sections of the knot for a while to plan my wedding. In just a few short months I will be happily married to the man of my dreams, my best friend! Everything has gone wonderful until tonight when we got an email from our photographer who cancelled. They said they double booked the date and just realized it and had to give it to the first bride even though we booked them over a year ago. They are one of the best photographers around and we will be getting our deposit back but right now we are so frustrated and think it is not even worth fighting to keep our date with them as we no longer want to work with someone who is that disorganized and can so easily toss us aside. So it looks like we are back to the drawing board. Our budget is between $4000 and about $6500 for photography. We would really love some recommendations, as many as possible, because I know with just a few months we night not have a lot of options!

We are not looking for the kind of photogrpaher who puts a bride across a couch where she is smiling at the camera or who lines up bridesmaids in cliche downtown locations. We are looking for someone very unique and are willing to pay the right price since we are only going to do this once. Who are you all using or maybe a better question would be who is your dream photographer(s)? I am sorry this message is so long and thank you for reading and all your help.

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  • edited December 2011
    wow unbelievable! a knottie a few posts down just was writing about her makeup artist ditching her. what is going on!? our photographer was heather parker and if she is still open, jump on that. she was perfect, fun, professional, and gave us a spectacular set of photos. we are so blessed to have had her for our wedding. our package was around $4000 and for an album it was going to cost $2000 when we were talking about it last year. with our new baby, the album has unfortunately got pushed aside but sometime this summer we will probably get it.
  • edited December 2011
    Try Olivia at www.olivialeighphotographie.com. I think she would be exactly what you are looking for. 


  • edited December 2011
    I really adore Tasha Schalk of redwallphotography.com.  I don't know whether her style is exactly what you're looking for or not, or if she'd be able to be booked on such short notice, but it's worth looking into.

    I'm sorry about your photographer!  That's so unprofessional.  He or she should have at least helped you find backups after ditching you.
  • edited December 2011
    Our photographers, Tony and Michelle from Life on Prints, were amazing! (www.lifeonprints.com) They were great to have around on our wedding day and the pictures we received were incredible.

    We also loved the unique photography of Bobbi + Mike from Indianapolis. (www.bobbiandmike.com/blog) Almost a year after our wedding I still check their blog to see the weddings they shoot. :)

    Good luck in your search!
  • MrsPapsMrsPaps member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_illinois-chicago_photographer-freaking-out?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:72Discussion:8f526aa3-d3b9-4f42-91a5-d5c0a7712decPost:1d7a0dbc-bf79-4957-82df-f7f91f685f7b">Re: Photographer freaking out!</a>:
    [QUOTE]Our photographers, Tony and Michelle from Life on Prints, were amazing! ( <a href="http://www.lifeonprints.com)" rel='nofollow'>www.lifeonprints.com)</a> They were great to have around on our wedding day and the pictures we received were incredible. <strong>We also loved the unique photography of Bobbi + Mike from Indianapolis. ( <a href="http://www.bobbiandmike.com/blog)" rel='nofollow'>www.bobbiandmike.com/blog)</a> Almost a year after our wedding I still check their blog to see the weddings they shoot. :) </strong>Good luck in your search!
    Posted by jenniferandstephen[/QUOTE]
    Bobbi shot my friends wedding several years ago when she was just starting out in Bloomington IN! She is amazing!
  • edited December 2011
    Check out Steve Koo as well.  I haven't had any of my photos (e-photos or wedding photos) yet, but his work is GREAT!

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  • edited December 2011
    I agree with the above posters. Life on Prints does beautiful pictures. Very much the style you seem to be wanting. A lot of people on here use them. Heather Parker, the photographer we used, is also right up your alley. She brought great energy to our wedding and our pics are dynamite. If you are looking for more artistic pictures take a look at her work.
  • Golfer09Golfer09 member
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    edited December 2011
    Here are some that usually aren't recommended on here but worth taking a look:

    Dean Thorsen
    Pen Carlson
    Chris Guillen
    Jeremy Lawson
    Becky Hill
    Amanda Hein
    Kevin Weinstein
    Nick Gerber
    Gerber + Scarpelli

    These all have different styles but wanted to throw a couple other names for you to look at.  Good luck!
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  • edited December 2011
    Definitely check out http://www.rosalindweddings.com/. She's not in my budget, but if she were... Fantastic!
  • Jami86eJami86e member
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    edited December 2011
    definitely check out kristin la voie photography www.kristinlavoiephotography.com she won awards for last year from both theknot and weddingwire. she's pretty freaking awesome and does really creative and unique photos
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  • vmoran32vmoran32 member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm in love with my photographer. Seriously I have a huge vendor crush. It is a husband and wife team and they are amazing. Very passonate about what they do.

    Two Birds Photography

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  • edited December 2011
    Check out my brother!  He's amazing!  He always offers 2 photographers with every package.  His most expensive package is $1795.  You will not be disappointed!



  • edited December 2011
    Did you et married already and did you find a photographer you loved? We just got married in Puerto Rico in February and loved our photographer so much we flew her out there from chicago. Her name is Robyn Rachel (www.robynrachelphotography.com). Not only do we love our images, ut she was amazing to work with! Her customer service, technical skills, and turn around time were beyond our expectations! Feel free to check out our slideshow as well as her website. Keep in mind, our wedding was a destination, so it's different from what you would have her ein Chicago, however that never changed the quality of Robyn's work. Definitely check out her site as well. If you have already gotten married, congrats, and I hope you loved your photographer. If you haven't and are still searching, Robyn will certainly take amazing care of you.http://animoto.com/play/n1XwvxRoq3mhNXO64Xbq6Q
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