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Photo-rant.

Amandarose531Amandarose531
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I spent all weekend searching portfolios, emailing photographers, calling and asking questions prices etc.

After all of this I write up a rather lengthy email, with links to galleries, prices, availability etc. to my FMIL to get her feedback (who is contributing to planning and some financially) and I no sooner hit send, she calls my phone to start fussing about the prices - she didn't even click my links :(

I looked through the entire TK list of photographers in my area - over 200, did my own searches, phonebook, FB, word of mouth, etc. to find all photographers, within a price, with good quality photos and package offerings. I guess she was under the impression wedding pictures are like senior portraits (~$200) and she oviously wasn't expecting what I sent her, and it made her even more sad when she found out that some don't even come with prints. Now she thinks I need to just book a bridal session and just "take pictures" at the reception. Sigh.

Needless to say i've started my "photo money jar" on the counter for my own savings because i'll be damned if i'm not going to have good wedding pictures. I'm not trying to be high maintenance at all, i've just sacrificed a lot elsewhere and photos are something I know i'll keep, and my family will keep forever so it makes sense to me that you spend a considerable amount on that.
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  • ~mRm~~mRm~
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    edited December 2011
    Photos are so important and often a very costly piece of the wedding budget puzzle. Sometimes family (even with the best intentions) get sticker shock when they start seeing dollar amounts on paper. It may be in your best interest to tell her you'll pass on her contribution towards this aspect of your wedding. You are doing the right thing by starting a savings. You may have to do more research to find a photographer who suits your style, expectations and your budget too. Don't get discouraged though, I'm sure you'll be very pleased in the end and less stressed if you are making your own decision and spending your own money on exactly what you want. Happy Planning and best of luck!
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  • raspberrytartraspberrytart
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    edited December 2011
    My mom had sticker-shock, too, when it came to the photography prices.  She told me that I should be able to get a decent photographer for 1/3 the price.  However, this part is soooo important to me that I didn't budge.  Stick to your guns on this one.  You get what you pay for when it comes to photography!
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