African American Weddings

Photog Update

So after the 5000 photog. I met with a lady from craigslist and she was very nice. Her prices were not that bad. Here's the package thats in our price range. Up to 3 hours coverage 30 days internet viewing 12x12 Album with 10 leaves DVD of All wedding images-up to 200 For $1295 So after leaving her I was explaing to the FI that i think we can find something a little better than that. So of course I kept looking. As you all told me. I talked to another lady off of craigslist and looked at her pictures online and here's her package. Complete Wedding Package: $900 •Bridal Session •Engagement Session •Rehearsal Coverage •Wedding Preparation Coverage (Time Unlimited) •Wedding Ceremony •Proceeding Wedding Party and Family Portraits •Reception Coverage (Time Unlimited) DVD with all images and rights And if you want a second photog its only $150 more. So I asked her what if we take of the rehearsal coverage how much would that take off of the price. (Trying to get the second photog free) She said it didnt effect the price because its just something that she likes to do, but she would give me this package for $800. Which sounds good to me. So imma get the second photog for $50. I still haven't told her I was going to use her, but plan on calling her monday to let her know. Plus there's no deposit. She just asks that when we do the E-Pics that we have 1/4 of the totally on that day. Then another 1/4 at the bridals and the final 1/2 at the wedding. She also said if I want an album she would arrange it and order it and only charge what the album cost. Before I call her I had to ask you ladies if you think this is to good to be true???

Re: Photog Update

  • edited December 2011
    Hmmmm...Girl I'm still tripping on the 5000. I'm searching for photogs also. I found someone that would do it for a $450 but I think I can so better. Plus in my search I've seen better photogs....and have been told that you get what you pay for.I would just advise to not jump on the best looking thing. Maybe its just me but for some reason I don't trust craigslist. Good luck on you decision!BTW...Where are you located?
  • edited December 2011
    I'm a little nervous about craigslist myself. I'm in Houston, Tx.
  • edited December 2011
    In RDU area, $800 for all that you are getting is a great price...IMO. Do you have links to the portfolio to see quality?I am a fan of craigslist. I found my b-pix photog through craigslist. 
  • edited December 2011
    Here's her web address. www.edoophotography.com Its not really a website but all of the pictures that she's taken. I think for the price she does a pretty good job. She was telling me about her wedding and how her photog did a poor job. All her pictures the background was in focus and not her and DH.( She still sounded p*ssed about it) So since she's had such a poor experience I would hope she would do a much better job then her wedding photog.
  • edited December 2011
    Checked out a few pix. Good photos for the price. I say go for it.
  • edited December 2011
    Well dang! I have one of those $5000, just a bit less. photogs. You did a great job looking for a better deal. You go girl!
  • edited December 2011
    I think that's a great price but ask her for some references. There is always a bit of suspicion when it comes to craigslist for me
    Lovin Kimmie
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