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Photographers on a budget??

First I want to say Thank You to everyone who responded to my previous photographer post. They were all such good suggestions, but unfortunately we are trying to work in a fairly tight budget.

Do any of you know of a good photographer who has packages for $2000 or less? $2000 is likely where we will have to cap our budget so any advice is appreiated. I have come to learn that photogs on a budget is no easy feat.

Thanks again!

Re: Photographers on a budget??

  • edited December 2011
    Hey there!  I am not sure if you're the same person I recommended our photographer to already but if not check out www.leslielarsonphotography.com

    She takes AMAZING pictures and is very reasonably priced since she is just on the cusp of being discovered  ;)  
  • edited December 2011
    Our photog is $1000 for the day with two photogs and e-pics and rights to everything.  We just did our e-pics with them and had a blast. If you look down a few threads you can see the link to them :)

    www.snapgrinphoto.com
  • edited December 2011

    I posted on your last thread, so apologies in advance for being a broken record, but our photog - who is AWESOME - is totes in your budget: www.renderphotography.com (Prices are on the "details" page for weddings)

    we just did our e-pics yesterday and had a great time. Britt is fun to work with and she is super talented. her prices really are a steal.

    good luck!

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  • drdifabiodrdifabio member
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    edited December 2011

    I would check out Sarah with Vetriano Photgraphy. Here is her website:
    http://www.vetriano.com/

  • Clare13Clare13 member
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    edited December 2011
    I love our photographer Greg.  His studio is www.gtcreativephoto.com He fits in your price and includes engagement session, photo rights (upgrade), all day photography and your album.  Plus he is so great to work with. 
  • edited December 2011
    I think I may have responded to your previous post, but I would highly recommend Sarah Ciccone.  Her packages are very flexible.  It should be aroundt $1000 for 8hrs on the day of, plus an engagment session and digital files of all the images. You can customize the packages if you don't need the full 8 hrs (or if you need more hours).

    We were so happy to have found her - we loved the price and we loved our pictures even more (plus Sarah is awesome to work with)! 

    She put up a sneak peak of our wedding pics on her blog last week, so you can take a look to see her recent work.  :)

    www.sarahcicconephotography.com
  • archie08archie08 member
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    edited December 2011
    I second Muffers post. We are also going with Render Photography. Britt is super cool and way underpriced for her quality work. Very talented! I would very much recommend that you check out her website and set up a meeting with her. You will love her!
  • bemidji21bemidji21 member
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    edited December 2011
    Steph0871 -

    Thank You for the suggestion! I had tried looking up their link on the other post you sent and it wasn't working, but this one did and I totally love their bio and portfolio! I have an email out to them and am hoping that my fiance loves them too!

    Thanks again for the awesome suggestion!!!!!
  • graysquirrelgraysquirrel member
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    edited December 2011
    Would you be open to students or amateurs? I have a friend who does them for $500 but she lives out of state. Still, you may be able to find similar deals by going through people who are just starting out.
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  • schmoodschmood member
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    edited December 2011

    www.mallorynelson.com (although I did notice her site is currently down...)  I can get you her number if you want/need it.
    $1200 for the whole day and rights to all the pics. 

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  • kristigileskristigiles member
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    edited December 2011
    Imagen by Alex is $1075 for the whole day plus 2 other photoshoots. We did engagement pics and some pictures with our siblings for our parent gifts.  You get all the rights to your pictures as well.


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  • edited December 2011
    I should mention... we also met with Britt and Joe Kelly.  It was a hard decision.  Ultimately, we knew we wanted 2 photogs and we just didn't "click" with Britt like we did with Mike and Meng from SnapGrin.


  • chou_chouchou_chou member
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    edited December 2011

    I'd recommend Callie V -- she has an all-inclusive package under your budget that includes: epics, all day for wedding day with a 2nd photographer, all reproduction rights, and then voucher things for future sessions (like boudoir, trash the dress, or babies!)  www.calliev.com
    She has been so great to work with, and we can't wait to see our wedding pics!

  • ClintonBeanClintonBean member
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    edited December 2011

    We found our photographer on TheKnot.com.  You can sort by style, price, etc. 

    http://www.theknot.com/Vendors/Minnesota-Photographers/Profiles/PHO/004

  • edited December 2011
    Have you checked craigslist? There are a lot listed under the "Event" section and I've looked at some of the photos and they're beautiful plus they're rather reasonable. I know that there are a lot of quality photogs that just can't afford to advertise on some of the paid websites like the knot.
  • IzzygrimIzzygrim member
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    edited December 2011
    I second Sarah Ciccone! She just did our e-pics Sunday and even though we haven't seen them, I could tell she really knew what she was doing and is super creative. Her prices can't be beat.
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  • Bimbi284Bimbi284 member
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    edited December 2011
    Check out Veronique Viardin. She's a family friend and takes beautiful photos! She took some great shots at my recent shower. If you check her out, tell her Vilmarie sent ya! ;-)
    Here's her site:
  • maggie1220maggie1220 member
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    edited December 2011
    Whitney Furst Photography is absolutely amazing! Do you want me to send you the pricing info she sent to me? She has awesome rates!!!
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