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Photographers/STD Cards vs. Magnets
Hi Ladies,
I posted awhile ago about a Venue near Rochester that allows outside catering. I had alot of good responses.. So thank you very much! Other than that I am moslty a lurker on this board... So i will give a quick intro to get myself re-introduced. I have been with my fiance for 10 years, and he proposed In Las Vegas this april. We are very excited about the wedding and so is all of our family and friends most of their responses when we told them we were engaged was "its about time!" We found a place that allows outside catering for an additional fee per person... (Sweet Briar in Geneseo) So far Will has been great to work with. My wedding date is set for 9/8/12. I have just started asking my bridal party. There is going to be 9girls/9guys... My colors are Lime Green and Gray. I found my dress at Running of the Brides in Boston a couple of weeks ago (which I just found out that is the last running of the brides) it was quite the experience and Im so glad I was able to do it).
So now Im on the hunt for a photographer. Does anyone have any recommendations for photographers in Rochester or that will travel to Geneseo? I like "photojournalist" photographers the best, I am currently looking into Photokisses, has anyone used her before? Getting the pictures on a CD with the photorights is crucial to me. I don't want my guests to have to pay $20 for a 4x6 from the photographer if they would like a copy.
STD Cards vs. Magnets
I have always liked the magnet save the date cards when i have recieved them in the past, it is such a neat idea. I use snapfish alot and I created a Save the Date picture card and they are only .38cents each with the envelope, some of the magnets I found were 2.50 each... I will probably need around 150 of them. Are the magnets worth it for the extra couple hundred dollars I would spend to get them or are the picture cards sufficient?
I posted awhile ago about a Venue near Rochester that allows outside catering. I had alot of good responses.. So thank you very much! Other than that I am moslty a lurker on this board... So i will give a quick intro to get myself re-introduced. I have been with my fiance for 10 years, and he proposed In Las Vegas this april. We are very excited about the wedding and so is all of our family and friends most of their responses when we told them we were engaged was "its about time!" We found a place that allows outside catering for an additional fee per person... (Sweet Briar in Geneseo) So far Will has been great to work with. My wedding date is set for 9/8/12. I have just started asking my bridal party. There is going to be 9girls/9guys... My colors are Lime Green and Gray. I found my dress at Running of the Brides in Boston a couple of weeks ago (which I just found out that is the last running of the brides) it was quite the experience and Im so glad I was able to do it).
So now Im on the hunt for a photographer. Does anyone have any recommendations for photographers in Rochester or that will travel to Geneseo? I like "photojournalist" photographers the best, I am currently looking into Photokisses, has anyone used her before? Getting the pictures on a CD with the photorights is crucial to me. I don't want my guests to have to pay $20 for a 4x6 from the photographer if they would like a copy.
STD Cards vs. Magnets
I have always liked the magnet save the date cards when i have recieved them in the past, it is such a neat idea. I use snapfish alot and I created a Save the Date picture card and they are only .38cents each with the envelope, some of the magnets I found were 2.50 each... I will probably need around 150 of them. Are the magnets worth it for the extra couple hundred dollars I would spend to get them or are the picture cards sufficient?
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Re: Photographers/STD Cards vs. Magnets
I don't have any advice on the Rocheter/Geneseo area, but for STDs, I think there's something really classy about a simple card. Magnets are cute, but I just attach card STDs to my fridge with magnets I already have! No big deal.
STD Magnets - I love them!
We actually ordered two different versions from VIstaPrint! Much cheaper than the price you were quoted from Snapfish! Good luck with both!
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[QUOTE]I like "photojournalist" photographers the best, I am currently looking into Photokisses, has anyone used her before?
Posted by KG728[/QUOTE]
A good friend used her and wasn't happy with the photos. I was a bridesmaid and when we were getting ready the day of the wedding, the bride asked if any of us wanted breakfast. We declined but the photographer took her up on the offer and asked her to make her a bagel. When the bagel wasn't toasted to her liking she asked the bride to put it back in for a few minutes. I was horrified.
She has great reviews online though so maybe this experience was a fluke.
My photog was from Buffalo, but would definitely travel to ROC (heck, she traveled to Syracuse on the day of for me). Tess Moran... www.tessmoran.com I have tons of pics and reviews in my "Mrs" bio in my siggy. She comes highly recommended.
One piece of advice... think twice about asking your bridal pary this early. Many girls have learned the hard way that this is not wise. Maybe wait til after the holidays?
Good luck.
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I like magnets but I'm cheap - LOL. If you haven't looked at Vistaprint I suggest doing that. I ordered photo postcard STDs from them for super cheap!
I'm using AlterImage Studio for photography. They're out of Syracuse but I'm sure they would travel to Rochester. They offer rights to the photos and an instant slideshow for everyone to view photos during the wedding. They are usually at area bridal shows offering special discounted rates.
Also, I looked into a bunch of photographers (read: a hundred) so I could reccommend some to you, but it helps to know a budget range. My final choices were all around $3000 for a base package that includes a dvd and little to no albums. (Tess Moran was in this group). I could give you some more names if that is in your budget. I ended up with Leo Timoshuck from Syracuse. I love him and often just look at his website just to drool...
Someone else on this board used photokisses. I think Emie, maybe?
Chelsea... that makes me nervous, so far she seems nice, I havent made a commitment yet, the photographer is at the top of my list of importance so I want to make sure I know what Im getting myself into..
Monica... I had been reading on the board alot of comments about not asking the bridal party. So I was holding off until 6/9 months before the wedding... but last week I caved into peer pressure, my friends and family have been hounding me to tell who I wanted to ask. My mom was upset that I was waiting until after the holidays, she said it was rude and I needed to give people time to prepare and save money to be in a wedding... So I asked the girls... My fiance on the other hand hasn't told anyone...
MCTD31... Id love to see some of the magnets you made if you don't mind showing me., I like to consider myself crafty. LOL I thought about making my own invites using Adobe Illustrator, but haven't decided if I want to get into that large of a project. How long did it take you to make the magnets? I went through my list and I think 100 should be enough STD.
Wheresmymind32... I would say Im in the range of $2500-$3000 I would consider going higher if they threw in something similar to the goof booth of photo booth. I want to make sure I have a photo taken of each person at teh wedding so I can send it to them in the thank you cards... (im sure it will be impossible to get everyone... But im determined to try)
James Bass from Syracuse- he is throwing in a free photobooth if you book before the end of the year
Jeffery Foote from Ithaca
Natalie Sinisgalli
Crystal Herry
Erica Hasenjager
Some that cost a little more, but have a base package of around 3,000
Tammy Swales
Fellici Studios
Alice G Patterson
One I don't recommend- Dee Marie from Rochester. My friend was in a wedding with her as the photog and she showed up without back-up equipment and had to wait for her husband to drive out to the wedding to bring her new equipment. She ended up missing most of the "getting ready" shots.
My recommendation is to ask for an example of a whole wedding so you can see how they capture the day and if they are consistent. It's easy to pick out a few great shots when you take a thousand, but it's more important to have consistently well lit, in focus, great angled photos. I hope that helps!
[QUOTE]Some photographers I found that I really liked: James Bass from Syracuse- he is throwing in a free photobooth if you book before the end of the year <strong>Jeffery Foote from Ithaca</strong> Natalie Sinisgalli Crystal Herry Erica Hasenjager Some that cost a little more, but have a base package of around 3,000 Tammy Swales Fellici Studios Alice G Patterson One I don't recommend- Dee Marie from Rochester. My friend was in a wedding with her as the photog and she showed up without back-up equipment and had to wait for her husband to drive out to the wedding to bring her new equipment. She ended up missing most of the "getting ready" shots. My recommendation is to ask for an example of a whole wedding so you can see how they capture the day and if they are consistent. It's easy to pick out a few great shots when you take a thousand, but it's more important to have consistently well lit, in focus, great angled photos. I hope that helps!
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Jeffrey Foote was actually my photographer! I haven't put any pro pics up here yet because I don't have my DVD with the images yet, but send me a PM if you are serious about him and want to look through my online gallery.
[QUOTE]I LOVE sweet briar. I photographed a wedding there last fall..was on Style Me Pretty blog: <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/gallery/3220" rel='nofollow'>http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/gallery/3220</a> I am available on your date! Email me of you want. :) <a href="http://www.glowweddings.us" rel='nofollow'>www.glowweddings.us</a> <a href="http://www.eieiophotogrpahy.com" rel='nofollow'>www.eieiophotogrpahy.com</a> :) Chelse
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Miss Mrs. New & Improved Blog Chart
Online Garage Sale
monica & kevin married 5.28.11
bfp 8.11.11 - m/c 8.17.11
bfp 11.11.11 - edd 7.25.12
So I finally decided on a photographer! Andy Buscemi!
http://www.buscemiphotography.com/
He was a referral from a friend. My fiance and I met with him (we got a really good vibe from him, he has a great personality) we are very excited to do our engagement pictures! Ill post updates on how they come out...
Thanks for all the comments...