ballyowen photographer

Michish · August 2012

looking for an AMAZING photographer...suggestions?

JoanE2012 · August 2012

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[QUOTE]looking for an AMAZING photographer...suggestions?
Posted by Michish[/QUOTE]

What is your budget?

Michish · August 2012

6-7K. We found a bunch of photographers we loved but they're based down the shore because we were looking to book down the shore. Now we're at Ballyowen, but the biggest problem is all of them are too far away to go visit!

n Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_ballyowen-photographer?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:90Discussion:90470480-df62-45fb-8903-f0a0183b55c4Post:f139f6ad-e301-4c25-9d50-30c61b3e380f">Re: ballyowen photographer</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to ballyowen photographer : What is your budget?
Posted by JoanE2012[/QUOTE]

Giaspo · August 2012

How about Be Creative Photography? They are based in Wykoff. We used them and had a great experience.

silver0319 · August 2012

I think RyoNo is based out of Orange County, NY.

Since Vernon is only 10 minutes from the NY border, I'd ask around on the Hudson Valley Board.

bereasonable2 · August 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_ballyowen-photographer?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:90Discussion:90470480-df62-45fb-8903-f0a0183b55c4Post:154762ac-7f40-4f88-8e94-ae79665080ce">Re: ballyowen photographer</a>:
[QUOTE]6-7K. We found a bunch of photographers we loved but they're based down the shore because we were looking to book down the shore. Now we're at Ballyowen, but the biggest problem is all of them are too far away to go visit! n Response to Re: ballyowen photographer :
Posted by Michish[/QUOTE]

<div>I'm assuming you live by the shore? Don't those photographers down that way have cars? They can't drive to your wedding at Ballyowen? I'm confused. What am I missing here?</div>

garbasaurus · August 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_ballyowen-photographer?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:90Discussion:90470480-df62-45fb-8903-f0a0183b55c4Post:2fccb157-c7cd-4206-8771-d6ab96b744cf">Re: ballyowen photographer</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: ballyowen photographer : I'm assuming you live by the shore? Don't those photographers down that way have cars? They can't drive to your wedding at Ballyowen? I'm confused. What am I missing here?
Posted by bereasonable2[/QUOTE]

<div>They were planning on having a wedding at the shore. That doesn't mean they live there.. it just means their initial searches and likes were vendors from that area. If she doesn't live down there, it would be a pain to visit the photographer's office then even though she has a car. Be reasonable, bereasonable2!</div><div>
</div><div>OP, I've always loved Drew Noel's photography... <a href="http://drewnoel.squarespace.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">LINK</a> I'm not sure where he's based though. It seems like he does shoots all over the state.</div>

bereasonable2 · August 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_ballyowen-photographer?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:90Discussion:90470480-df62-45fb-8903-f0a0183b55c4Post:eb6c772f-4118-4f17-9542-491b95775460">Re: ballyowen photographer</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: ballyowen photographer : They were planning on having a wedding at the shore. That doesn't mean they live there.. it just means their initial searches and likes were vendors from that area. If she doesn't live down there, it would be a pain to visit the photographer's office then even though she has a car. Be reasonable, bereasonable2! OP, I've always loved Drew Noel's photography... LINK I'm not sure where he's based though. It seems like he does shoots all over the state.
Posted by garbasaurus[/QUOTE]

<div>Totally naive to think you're going to find your perfect photographer withina 10 minute driving radius from wherever is convenient for you. Put in some time and effort. Let's open our minds to possibilities out side of your tiny little box.</div>

jcg98 · August 2012

Bereasonable, that was kind of harsh. Ballyowen is about as far from the shore as you can get, we're hardly talking about a 10 minute drive. OP has a decent budget and needs recs, do you have any?

bereasonable2 · August 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_ballyowen-photographer?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:90Discussion:90470480-df62-45fb-8903-f0a0183b55c4Post:72c49307-31ff-4c8c-9097-1ebd3088ccdd">Re:ballyowen photographer</a>:
[QUOTE]Bereasonable, that was kind of harsh. Ballyowen is about as far from the shore as you can get, we're hardly talking about a 10 minute drive. OP has a decent budget and needs recs, do you have any?
Posted by jcg98[/QUOTE]

<div>I'm sorry, what? What was harsh? You don't this that other person's response was more harsh? </div><div>
</div><div>That poster decided that she was smarter than me and got a little attitudinal. My question for the OP was - and I'll spell it out in plain English - why does it matter if the photographers are based by the shore or by Ballyowen? If you like them, book them because they will travel.</div><div>
</div><div>Who says you need to book a photographer that is based only in the location your wedding is going to be held. If they live by the shore or by Ballyowen or anywhere in between, why does it matter where the photographer is located? Unless the OP is just being plain lazy and doesn't want to go out of their way to find a photographer.</div>

jcg98 · August 2012

I was referring to your "tiny little box" comment. I'm not sure which part of garbasaurus' response you found harsh, maybe we read her tone differently. Entirely possible.

I get what you are saying, but the way I read it, OP was originally planning to look for all vendors down the shore (easy enough to coordinate a few visits) but now that she's at Ballyowen she would prefer to look more locally. I see that as a decision of convenience, not laziness, as there are plenty of good photographers out there in different areas of the state, and the ladies and gents on this board typically have plenty of suggestions.

Michish · August 2012

Thank you, I actually did find them before and contacted them.

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[QUOTE]How about Be Creative Photography? They are based in Wykoff. We used them and had a great experience.
Posted by Giaspo[/QUOTE]

Michish · August 2012

yes, exactly. we live up north. i was looking for photographers with studios closer to this area, so they'd be easier to visit after work on a weeknight.

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_ballyowen-photographer?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:90Discussion:90470480-df62-45fb-8903-f0a0183b55c4Post:eb6c772f-4118-4f17-9542-491b95775460">Re: ballyowen photographer</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: ballyowen photographer : They were planning on having a wedding at the shore. That doesn't mean they live there.. it just means their initial searches and likes were vendors from that area. If she doesn't live down there, it would be a pain to visit the photographer's office then even though she has a car. Be reasonable, bereasonable2! OP, I've always loved Drew Noel's photography... LINK I'm not sure where he's based though. It seems like he does shoots all over the state.
Posted by garbasaurus[/QUOTE]

Michish · August 2012

In response to everyone who took their time to give me a decent answer, thank you. In response to <a href="http://www.theknot.com/profiles/bereasonable2/wedding-planner/favorites" target="_blank" class="username_knot">bereasonable2, you might want to reconsider posting on forums.</a>

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_ballyowen-photographer?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:90Discussion:90470480-df62-45fb-8903-f0a0183b55c4Post:9551389f-91a6-44b0-9717-8051dd385296">Re: ballyowen photographer</a>:
[QUOTE]I was referring to your "tiny little box" comment. I'm not sure which part of garbasaurus' response you found harsh, maybe we read her tone differently. Entirely possible. I get what you are saying, but the way I read it, OP was originally planning to look for all vendors down the shore (easy enough to coordinate a few visits) but now that she's at Ballyowen she would prefer to look more locally. I see that as a decision of convenience, not laziness, as there are plenty of good photographers out there in different areas of the state, and the ladies and gents on this board typically have plenty of suggestions.
Posted by jcg98[/QUOTE]

jcg98 · August 2012

Michish - I'm sorry your thread got derailed. Here are a couple of threads that might help you get more ideas on photogs.

http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_nj-photographer-recommendations?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:90Discussion:56745c65-ecb0-43eb-940a-05ed2f2587aePost:c92d6d8a-975c-45a9-9a97-d13abfddc4a0

http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_photographer-help-north-central-nj-less-portraits-more-candids?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:90Discussion:340285ba-dc28-48c9-99ad-654d6b7a4a28Post:63b9c47b-8608-444a-ae5f-176871b18c3f

The search function sucks, but this question is asked often so you might want to try just paging back a couple of pages to see if there is something more recent. Good luck!

dsimone43 · August 2012

Hey there! Not sure where Ballyowen is, but when I started looking for a photog I LOVED Daniel Kreiger. He ended up being out of our budget, but seems to be within yours. He's based out of NYC.

http://www.danielkrieger.com/

bereasonable2 · August 2012

^ did he just discover tilt-shift?

niolani21 · August 2012

Maybe not what you're looking for from a style perspective, but our photographer, Robert Wayne Photography, is in Franklin which is 5 minutes from Ballyowen. Don't know if he's ever shot there but we really like his work and his not much more than half your budget.

bereasonable2 · August 2012

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[QUOTE]Maybe not what you're looking for from a style perspective, but our photographer, Robert Wayne Photography, is in Franklin which is 5 minutes from Ballyowen. Don't know if he's ever shot there but we really like his work and his not much more than half your budget.
Posted by niolani21[/QUOTE]

<div>I would say that he's not much more than half the OP's budget for a reason. There's also probably a reason why the OP is budgeting what they're budgeting. Perhaps the OP knows a thing or two about wedding photography and knows the quality/style they will get in their price range.</div><div>
</div><div>I"m in the market for a new car and I have $50K to spend. Do you have any recomendations? Kia? Ford? Oh wait, they don't make $50K cars, that's right.</div>

niolani21 · August 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_ballyowen-photographer?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:90Discussion:90470480-df62-45fb-8903-f0a0183b55c4Post:41a63bae-22dc-42ae-8166-4d7bcd5688fc">Re: ballyowen photographer</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: ballyowen photographer : I would say that he's not much more than half the OP's budget for a reason. There's also probably a reason why the OP is budgeting what they're budgeting. Perhaps the OP knows a thing or two about wedding photography and knows the quality/style they will get in their price range. I"m in the market for a new car and I have $50K to spend. Do you have any recomendations? Kia? Ford? Oh wait, they don't make $50K cars, that's right.
Posted by bereasonable2[/QUOTE]

Add a second photographer, get one of Bob's top albums, build it to 40 or even 60 pages, do a pair of parent albums, etc, and you're not that far below her budget. We're having only the one photographer and with the albums we have in mind, we'll probably keep to about $3k. That's what fits in our budget and we're delighted to have him as our photographer.

I don't know what the OP has in mind with respect to her package for that price, but she's long distance and I offered a local recommendation in which I clearly stated that Bob may not be what she's looking for from a style perspective. And the issue is not one of quality as much as it is style and personal tastes for which there is no right and wrong.

And if you weren't so busy being such an A-hole, you'd know that Ford offers a number of models with prices that reach north of $50k. The Shelby Mustang can run more than $70k. Clearly, you continue to impress us all with your wordly knowledge. I don't know why you bother; it's no wonder no one here takes your posts seriously.

bereasonable2 · August 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_ballyowen-photographer?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:90Discussion:90470480-df62-45fb-8903-f0a0183b55c4Post:f0ff642f-6248-46d0-b557-c17469cd6b57">Re: ballyowen photographer</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: ballyowen photographer : Add a second photographer, get one of Bob's top albums, build it to 40 or even 60 pages, do a pair of parent albums, etc, and you're not that far below her budget. We're having only the one photographer and with the albums we have in mind, we'll probably keep to about $3k. That's what fits in our budget and we're delighted to have him as our photographer. I don't know what the OP has in mind with respect to her package for that price, but she's long distance and I offered a local recommendation in which I clearly stated that Bob may not be what she's looking for from a style perspective. And the issue is not one of quality as much as it is style and personal tastes for which there is no right and wrong. And if you weren't so busy being such an A-hole, you'd know that Ford offers a number of models with prices that reach north of $50k. The Shelby Mustang can run more than $70k. Clearly, you continue to impress us all with your wordly knowledge. I don't know why you bother; it's no wonder no one here takes your posts seriously.
Posted by niolani21[/QUOTE]<div>
</div><div>Sorry, for $70K it's still a Ford... which is the concept you're not grasping. Of course I know Ford makes expensive cars. Ever hear of the Ford GT? Yeah, it's over $100K.</div><div>
</div><div>The OP also wanted an "amazing" photographer. Robert Wayne is not that. He's adequate.</div><div>
</div><div>You obviously are taking my posts seriously, or you wouldn't have responded.</div><div>
</div><div>It's funny - I don't go around calling anyone names. I guess having a difference of opinion or questioning people's thought processes makes me an "a-hole." Keep it classy.

</div>

jcg98 · August 2012

Niolani - please refrain from name calling.

Bereasonable - I don't always care for your delivery, but I respect your right to have an opinion and post it wherever you want if you are abiding by the TOS. That said, you clearly have very strong opinions about photography and a general distaste for "budget" photographers . I am genuinely curious to know who you would recommend to someone like the OP who has a higher photography budget than we usually see here.

bereasonable2 · August 2012

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[QUOTE]Niolani - please refrain from name calling. Bereasonable - I don't always care for your delivery, but I respect your right to have an opinion and post it wherever you want if you are abiding by the TOS. That said, you clearly have very strong opinions about photography and a general distaste for "budget" photographers . I am genuinely curious to know who you would recommend to someone like the OP who has a higher photography budget than we usually see here.
Posted by jcg98[/QUOTE]

<div>Actually, I don't have a distaste for budget anything. There is a market for everyone. What irks me about this board is that people here seem to always was the best of [insert vendor] but aren't willing to pay for it or they want a super deal.</div><div>
</div><div>Pretty, well made, quality things cost money. Plain and simple. You want a place that will fit 500 people at $50 a head? Try the local VFW, not the Venetian or any other upscale banquet hall. You want a photographer that actually knows what they're doing and not just pointing a camera and pressing a button? They actually cost quite a bit of money.</div><div>
</div><div>When someone says they have a higher than your average Knot budget for any vendor, stop recommending your budget venue/photographer/dj/bridal gown. Some people actually like to spend money to get better quality things.

Nobody is doing anyone any favors when you suggest a budget whatever to someone that's looking for a luxury vendor. Even if you think you're helping them out because you think you're saving them a couple bucks, you're not. Say they go with your recommended [insert vendor] and "save" some money, but they're not happy with the quality? Who are you helping? They can't just return it and get a refund. The wedding is over.</div><div>
</div><div>I'm a firm believer that you get what you pay for. I"ve bought the less expensive stereo, tv, computer, shoes, pants, whatever, because I wanted to save a couple bucks. Inevitably, those cheap things broke/ripped/wore out faster or just plain old felt cheap. I've wasted lots of time and money buying, rebuying, and then replacing and have learned my lesson - spend a litlte more in the beginning to get a quality product because it's worth it in the long run.</div><div>
</div><div>As for higher photography budgets, how about Ryan Brenizer, Angelica Glass, Gulnara, Todd Laffler... just to name a few in the tristate area. There are also so many great photographers outside of NJ that travel to shoot weddings... Jasmine Star, Caroline Tran, Jose Villa...</div><div>
</div><div>I've done a ton of research on event designers, photographers, cinematographers, bands... the possibilities are endless. I just find it funny that everyone on this board seems to be stuck in the same tiny little bubble.</div>

jcg98 · August 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_ballyowen-photographer?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:90Discussion:90470480-df62-45fb-8903-f0a0183b55c4Post:b7310aae-8289-4a04-8c32-0e91f673c8c6">Re: ballyowen photographer</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: ballyowen photographer :
As for higher photography budgets, how about Ryan Brenizer, Angelica Glass, Gulnara, Todd Laffler... just to name a few in the tristate area. There are also so many great photographers outside of NJ that travel to shoot weddings... Jasmine Star, Caroline Tran, Jose Villa...<strong> I've done a ton of research on event designers, photographers, cinematographers, bands... the possibilities are endless. I just find it funny that everyone on this board seems to be stuck in the same tiny little bubble.</strong>
Posted by bereasonable2[/QUOTE]

Forgive the truncating of your post in my quote, but this is what I want to address. You say you've done a ton of research on these things, but you very rarely share recommendations when people ask. I think a big reason you rub people the wrong way here is that you come into threads and make sarcastic comments about trying to buy a Mercedes on a Kia budget, without making Mercedes dealer recommendations. I realize that a lot of people are asking for budget recommendations, but some (including OP) are not.

Thank you for clarifying who your photography recs would be, I was genuinely interested. And you make a good point about photographers traveling from out of the area.

niolani21 · August 2012

And I think BR misunderstands poster's questions. It's not that they're necessarily looking for a Mercedes on a Ford budget; they have a Ford budget and what the best that it can buy and are looking for recommendations. Doesn't seem like the kind of question that should illicit the kind of provocative responses that AWAYS comes from BR.

DeDeSwe · August 2012

If you find a photographer outside of your vicinity and they do not want to travel - then you should probably not book them in the first place.

I'd take a day off of work and go and visit your potential candidates.

Be reasonable - thank you for calling a spade a spade

My recs:
Drew Noel
Matthew Sowa
Todd Laffler

bereasonable2 · August 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_ballyowen-photographer?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:90Discussion:90470480-df62-45fb-8903-f0a0183b55c4Post:cf05aca5-33db-403d-998f-bcf70cfa6f5f">Re: ballyowen photographer</a>:
[QUOTE]And I think BR misunderstands poster's questions. It's not that they're necessarily looking for a Mercedes on a Ford budget; they have a Ford budget and what the best that it can buy and are looking for recommendations. Doesn't seem like the kind of question that should illicit the kind of provocative responses that AWAYS comes from BR.
Posted by niolani21[/QUOTE]

<div>No, I understand very well that "$6-$7K" is a decent wedding photography budget. Robert Wayne doesn't fit in there.</div><div>
</div><div>What you don't understand is that the OP DOES have a Mercedes budget and you're recommending a Kia. All the while saying, "It's not a Mercedes, but it does have 4 wheels, an engine, and a steering wheel. Maybe you'll like it."</div><div>
</div><div>It's like you're saying, "My car costs half as much as yours and I can drive it from point A to point B just like your $60K Mercedes."</div><div>
</div><div>THAT'S what I don't understand. If the OP is willing to spend $6-$7K on a photographer, it's safe to assume it's valuable to them.</div>

bereasonable2 · August 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_ballyowen-photographer?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:90Discussion:90470480-df62-45fb-8903-f0a0183b55c4Post:8f490fc0-1928-4dac-93ab-5acaf66cafde">Re: ballyowen photographer</a>:
[QUOTE]If you find a photographer outside of your vicinity and they do not want to travel - then you should probably not book them in the first place. ;) I'd take a day off of work and go and visit your potential candidates. Be reasonable - thank you for calling a spade a spade My recs: Drew Noel Matthew Sowa Todd Laffler
Posted by DeDeSwe[/QUOTE]

<div>Thank you. I call a spade a spade in every post I respond to. The problem might be that I'm from Mars and most people on this board are from Venus... or Uranus. <img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-laughing.gif" border="0" alt="Laughing" title="Laughing" /></div>

mmheines · September 2012

I'm getting married at Ballyowen on October 19, 2012. We have booked Diane Stredicke from Hudson River Photographer as our photographer. She is not local, but is willing to travel, and does amazing work! I fell in love with her photography, and depending on what packages you get, would fall below your budget of $6-7K. We had out engagement pictures with her last fall, and they turned out amazing. Very much looking forward to her pictures from our actual wedding day!

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