So the MIL has decided she has to have one specific photographer -Yay!
And that she's paying for him - double yay.
But wait for it - he doesn't shoot the day of. huh? And the point of wedding pictures not on the day are? (that's not the question)
So I have told the hubby - that's her show to run, she wants me to show up & pose. then whatever. But now this leaves us with no photographer for the day of.
Originally we were going to augment the professional with a few semi-pro friends. But I don't know about dumping that full responsibility on Friends - ya'know?
So here's the question- approximately what do photographers run in the greater Chicago Area? The event is in Oak Brook Terrace (if that makes a difference)
The dude not shooting the day of charges 6K...ain't no way I can travel to that part of crazy town.
I've seen some at 1K include the digital negatives (which is all I really want)
Is that the norm?
any help totally appreciated.
Re: Photographer - $ Question?
I'm confused, what does he shoot if he doesn't attend your ceremony/reception?
$6K for epics?!
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That's my thought too - but yeah these must be the fanciest portraits ever.
What cracks me up - dude this is a vow renewal (since we shot-gunned it last time), so it's our 5 year anniversery...we have no need for e-pics. But if she wants them, that's fine - I'll show up and pose (but lord knows if his sitting fee is 6K - what will the pics cost?)
So now I'm trying to establish a guideline for "reasonable" photographers- as my husband thinks that we'd be fine to just have friends shoot us...IDK but it's my princess day and I don't want to enslave every one of my friends.
I've seen 1K, 2.5K, and crazy. Does that seem to be the norm?
I think you'll regret not having a professional photographer, imo.
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Your MIL sounds like she is being a little selfish... the pictures will be of you and hubby... you should get what you want! Good luck!