Really could use an outside bride's opinion on this one.
I've been researching photographers since we got engaged, this is the one area where I am terrified to book the wrong person. I've gotten burned by another photographer in the past and it's just left me uneasy. But it seems as if all the photographers I have found to take pictures of our wedding and do an engagement shoot in our area (Jacksonville) - it seems as if they are all charging at least $2,000. I really, really wasn't expecting to spend that much! I already have a tigher budget and am freaking out about not finding a reception venue but that's another issue. Am I being unreasonable not wanting to spend that much money on a good photographer? Have any of you ladies found a great photographer (and love(d) them)for under $2,000??