2 photographers? unneccasary.

Re: 2 photographers? unneccasary.

• bereasonable2 member

  

  March 2011 edited December 2011

  Typically, you cannot have 2 photographers from different studios shooting the same wedding.  You should speak to them.  It's probably in their contract.

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• Ashleyyybbyyy member

  

  March 2011 edited December 2011

  well the one doesnt work for a studio, shes independant, but i hate the way our engagement pictures turned out by her and i just feel like its gonna create problems having 2, it wasnt my idea and i tried to talk to my fiancee about it and hes not budging because he doesnt want to upset his mother.

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• jess9802 member

  

  March 2011 edited December 2011

  I think you misunderstood the other poster. The photographer your mother hired probably has language in her contract that makes her an exclusive vendor, and no other photographer (independent or from a studio) can photograph the wedding. If you breach that term of your preferred photographer's contract, you risk her walking out on you the day of the wedding.
  
  You should tell your MIL you don't feel like wasting your mother's money or being sued for breach of contract.
  

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• Ashleyyybbyyy member

  

  March 2011 edited December 2011

  yeah i was worried about anything like that happening too, or her being offended by thinking that we didnt think she was good enough so we needed 2. And the girl my mother hired does amazing work and id be really upset if we lost her because of this. My fiancee agreed to it without discussing it with me because he didnt want to upset his mother, shes very sensitive. its really frustrating and i dont know how to talk to her about it.

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• fallbride1109 member

  

  March 2011 edited December 2011

  You need to check your contract like the PP suggested.  Your FI needs to speak up and let her know it's not acceptable.  Just tell her thank you for the offer but you've already hired a photographer and the contract will not allow for another one to be present. 

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• LauraT25

  

  March 2011 edited December 2011

  Two things:
  
  1. Like the others said, two photographers might void a contract.
  2. Generally the second photographer does NOT take the same photos and pose the guests the same way as the first photographer.  Usually one is taking formal photos while the other is taking candids, or one is with the girls while the other is with the guys getting ready.  That kind of thing.  The idea is that you will be able to capture more little moments, and miss fewer things - not to get two sets of the same photos.
  
  We didn't have a second photographer, I didn't think it was worth the extra expense but I do see the appeal.  The only time I wish we could have had two photogs was when I walked down the aisle, so that one could take pictures of me while the other captured DH's reaction.  It's a sentiment I've heard from other brides, as well.  It also makes a lot of sense for people who take a ton of pictures before the wedding, particularly if the groom/groomsmen and bride/bridesmaids are getting ready in different locations, or for people who miss their entire cocktail hour for photos.
  

  
  

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• myn2011

  

  March 2011 edited December 2011

  As a photographer myself, it's unnecessary unless they're from the same studio. I shot a wedding with another photographer (different studio) before; not a good idea and he got in my way...

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• aleighk1

  

  March 2011 edited December 2011

  It states in my photographer's contract that I can't hire another photographer to shoot my wedding. But, I will be having two photographers from the same company because that is what I paid for and it states that in my contract.

  
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• kkaura member

  

  March 2011 edited December 2011

  Well, I am a photographer and there's no way I'd not have two photographers at my wedding. There are so many shots that one photographer can't get alone I mean, simply by being in one place eliminates you from being at another and you never know what you're going to wish you had pictures of. If you can't afford it, then I understand, but if you're not paying for it, I'm all for two photographers.
  
  I've done a wedding as the second photographer working with someone from another company and LauraT25 is right - we don't take the same pictures. We're not even in the same area. If one is in the front, we're in the back - you never know what is going to happen and we position ourselves that way so 1. We're not in each other's way and 2. We cover everything. Like, while he did the photos after the wedding, I went to the reception and covered all the guests having a good time waiting for the bride and groom. If you think this other photographer isn't that great, then tell her you only want candid shots of people throughout the ceremony and reception and leave all the key images to the one you love.
  
  But yes, you should talk to your other photographer to make sure you're not breaching a contract. I've only seen a few times where photographer insist they are the only person taking pictures. Most of them understand that everyone and their dog has a camera now and everyone is a "novice photographer." They aren't going to be offended, they're going to be paid at the end of the day.
  
  That's just my opinion though. If you really feel like your wedding is going to be worse because another person is there capturing images then, it's your wedding. Do what you want lady!

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• Ashleyyybbyyy member

  

  March 2011 edited December 2011

  the main reason i dont want the 2nd one is she takes awful pictures and she will get in the way and my mother is annoyed because shes spending alot of money on the one she hired. my fiancee wont budge on it because he doesnt want to hurt his mothers feelings, hes an only child and she kinda guilted him with that. im gonna have my mother discuss it with her because i dont want to be in the middle of it and have her mad at me for it, as shes very sensitive. thank you for all of your opinions you all helped alot

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• bridetobemo member

  

  March 2011 edited December 2011

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_photos-video_2-photographers-unneccasary?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:30Discussion:4548a12f-ac84-4870-8663-3f25485456fdPost:e6d4a4fb-6abf-4a88-ab41-96b4d8ec17fa">Re: 2 photographers? unneccasary.</a>:
  [QUOTE]It states in my photographer's contract that I can't hire another photographer to shoot my wedding. But, I will be having two photographers from the same company because that is what I paid for and it states that in my contract.
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  We're doing the same thing!! I love the idea of a second shooter to get pics of both sets of groups getting ready and to capture all the special moments!!

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