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Artsy Photographers

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Hello all,

I am just starting my search for photographers. I am looking for someone who will take a good mix of posed and candid shots. I'm also looking for a photographer with a certain "something" in their photos - it's hard to describe. I'm seeing a lot of photographers that take pretty photos, but not a lot of special photos. I also see a lot of photos where the composition and background are amazing, but their photography isn't really about the couple - just about the pretty scenery. I really like Corey Ann's style but she is already booked for my date. DV8ED Photography has also caught my eye. I also would like to own the copyright to my photos so I can do whatever I like with them. Has anyone used a photographer that they really really liked and thought the quality was great for the money? Someone with a little bit more of an artsy eye?

Thanks in advance!

Kim
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  • K ByteK Byte member
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    edited December 2011
    We used Finest Moments and they seemed pretty "arty" but I wasn't really super looking for that so I don't know! They didn't spend a lot of time on posed photos but we still got all the required family shots and they didn't look super stuffy. I do know that at the time we booked them (last July) they did give you the DVD with all your photos on it and you do have the rights to print the pictures, which was a huge selling point for us. I think they probably still do this but you'll want to check, of course. Here's their blog with their most recent work: http://finestmomentsphoto.com/index.php?sortby=catWeddings

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  • lb342502lb342502
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    edited December 2011
    We have Corey Ann (love her) but I've heard good things about Elizabeth Pruitt, Linczak and Rad Photography.  I've had a couple friends who used Leah Stafford, pretty but mixed reviews
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  • brittneygr0brittneygr0 member
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    edited December 2011
    My first choice was Jay Kossman of Digital504. His photos have the artsy "it" factor, and his prices are right. Unfortunately he is booked for my date so I have to find someone else :(

    Check him out: www.digital504.com  !
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  • l337Jacquil337Jacqui member
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    edited December 2011
    we used RAD Photographer and love them :) they are a husband and wife team and we are very happy with our photos! we have over 1000 to choose from!

    here are our teasers on their blog (scrollbar at the bottom, and you scroll to the right):

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  • missmis99missmis99 member
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    edited December 2011
    We used candidexpressions and loved them.  They are a married couple and also give you the copyright release.  They did a good balance of artsy and the traditional pics as well.  I felt that they are very reasonably priced.  I would highly recommend them. 
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  • starlite21lstarlite21l member
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    edited December 2011
    Try Jessica Love Photography.  She and her husband will be doing my wedding.  I love her photos and have known her since I was in about 2nd grade!

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  • peoniesandpixelspeoniesandpixels member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm using Lisa and Wes from ZMedia, they're all about original and candid shots as well as getting the traditional poses.I can't wait to see what they do with my pictures!
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  • Mariad513Mariad513 member
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    edited December 2011
    Justin Ketchem does a great job with candids! Google him and check out his website...
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  • clcandow07clcandow07 member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_ohio-northeast_artsy-photographers?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:111Discussion:a91f519a-3f35-4be1-9cd0-edb678b059b3Post:4bd72c74-0c25-4f6c-ab39-dda3b030623b">Re: Artsy Photographers</a>:
    [QUOTE]My first choice was Jay Kossman of Digital504. His photos have the artsy "it" factor, and his prices are right. Unfortunately he is booked for my date so I have to find someone else :( Check him out: <a href="http://www.digital504.com" rel="nofollow">www.digital504.com</a>  !
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    YES he is awsome!!! I have him booked with his most expensive package which is only $2000 has a ton of stuff and all your rights to photos for you and on his website for all of you family/friends to download for free!!! he has full weddings on his site check them out. If u do book him please tell him Carol Candow sent you I will get a free parent book!
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  • kendersonkenderson member
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    edited December 2011
    I was looking for the same thing with my photos.  My sister lives in Erie and found this amazing photographer to do hers, and he had that "something" I was looking for in the photos.  So, I booked him for my wedding next October.  You should really check him out.  For $1,995 I'm getting 1,000+ photos, full day coverage, each photo he individually re-touches (he is a perfectionist), and full rights to reproduction.  His photos speak for themselves.  Anyway, his name is Eric Smyklo, his website is www.smyklophoto.com and he is also on Facebook where you can see more of his photos.  He literally does a wedding every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  He's a super busy guy, and he books up quickly, but he's worth it.  AND he's willing to travel. 
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  • GinaFabulousGinaFabulous member
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    edited December 2011
    Ken Love all the way -- he is a former photojournalist is a total artist!  Amazing prices for all the work he does.  Bonus - you get the rights to all the photos he takes (around 6,000 or so per wedding) and he'll retouch many of them for you.  He did my engagement photos, too, and took over 600 images - all mine to use as I wish, plus he retouched about 20 of them for me and added cool effects.  Check him out: http://kenlovephotography.com/
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