Photographer Recommendations

e_jakiela

Hi Ladies,So I have a dilemma... the photographer that I found made an awesome first impression. I literally spent hours a day on her website, listening to her music and looking at the same photos.  I then went over a bunch of her blog posts and when I got to last year's posts, I realized that they were pretty amateurish at that time. Then I looked again at her website and I realized that all of the weddings she shot took place recently and there are only about 4-5 of them.  I started being more critical of her work, and I realized that most of her images are over exposed.  Her post production is good, but then, the pictures on her website must be the best she got... and my lil crush on her disappeared...Now I am searching for a new photographer. I saw some reviews, and I found two photographers that were pretty good, but their prices were around $6K for 8-10 hours, which I think is a little outrageous, considering that their packages do not include much other free stuff.  I have a feeling that a fair deal is two photographers for 10 hours, with some touched up album included, for $4K.  Can you recommend anyone in the Hudson Valley, Rockland area?Thank you!

BellaSposa223

Jacob Bergmeier www.nodophotography.comYou will def. be able to find a package for $4000 with him. His work is amazing, my epics are in my bio if you wanna take a look!Jaimie

meltoine

My photog is great - his name is Matthew Adam photographybymatthewny.com His photos are beautiful, some classic portraiture, mixed with photojournalism type stuff. He has 15 years experience and tons of albums to show. He gives you 2 photogs and an assistant for 10 hours (he will stay longer if you need, but the 2nd photog leaves after 10. In terms of "stuff", you get E-Pics unmarked 4x6 proofs of all E-Pics unlimited 8x10s of E-Pics to display at the wedding digital files of all E-Pics (including all rights to them) guaranteed at least 1,000 photos from the wedding day unmarked proofs of all photos a 60- photo album digital files (including all rights) of wedding photos and album pages all photos (E-PIcs and wedding) are airbrushed and what-not he charges $4500 for all of the above He works by referral only, so if you want to check him out let me know and you can use my name :-)

kristinanddan

We're using Ricky Restiano. Definitely check out his blog.

anastasia80

If you want a good, but affordable photographer, definitely check out Ferry Huang Photography.  I was pleased with his services.  His website is http://www.ferryhuangphotography.comJust do an inquiry and see how much he charges.Good luck!

Laura&Kieran

I'm seriously going to get into trouble with FI if I keep looking at pohtographers.   Meltoine - sorry I don't know your name but I think I'm going to check out your photographer, do I need your name in order to do that?

meltoine

Yeah - when you e-mail him, just say I referred you. My name is Melissa Griffin, and my wedding date is 4/10/2010.

Laura&Kieran

Thanks Melissa!

specs1624

I would suggest Robert Stone Photography, he's out of Washingtonville, NY.  I'm not using him only because his price was out of my range, his prices are $3k-$4k.  If he had been in my price range I would have chosen him in a second.  I won a free engagement photo at a bridal show for him, that's how I got to know his work.  He's very professional, and knows what he's doing.  He has a website also, I think it is www.robertstonephoto.com. Happy hunting!

Miss45125

Elissa Davidson www.eidphotogrphy.com Just got the teasers for my proofs back and I cannot say enough of how amazing she was. If you have questions please feel free to email me jrom919@yahoo.com

Jewels111080

Mine  is Kelly Vasami and she is amazing!! http://www.kellyvasami.com/

Sajidov3

We are using Giovanni - www.giovanniphotographicartist.comAlso met with Rosemary Rappa, loved her.  Very tough decision to make between the two.  www.rappaphotography.comYou can tell either one that Melanie sent you!

e_jakiela

Thank you so much everyone! With all this variety in the area, it is hard to figure out what is a standard... so far it looks like - for less than $3K you won't get quality, or talent. Thank you again for all your suggestions! Ela

AmyRaposeiro

Not necessarily. We used Nick Carter and his packages are under $3,000. He has a photojournalistic style and takes beautiful pictures. I wouldn't rule him out because he charges less. Check out his website, nickcarterweddings.com. A lot of other knotties have used him and they've all loved him.

emeraldlover1

Photography is such a personal decision.  My only advice is make sure you love the work and you love the person.  You will spend your entire day with your photog so you must like them.  Secondly, I just got married a few weeks ago.  I used Angelica Glass.  She is expensive however totally worth it.  If you are interested, my wedding is the last wedding she posted on her blog.Good luck in your search!

mocknine

I agree with pp.. don't rule out a photographer because you think their price means low quality.  I think it's nice that some vendors are aware of the racket that surrounds weddings, and choose to not be apart of it.  I totally understand why you are changing photographers though, I did it too!!I am using Kim Coccagnia - http://www.kimberlycoccagnia.com/. I also looked at Nick Carter - http://www.nickcarterweddings.com/, Jose Reyes - http://www.josereyesphotography.com/, and Bella Pictures - http://www.bellapictures.com/.Hopefully that helps!  Good Luck!

acm19821

afterglow photos afterglowphotos.com very reasonably priced.