I'm trying to get an idea what a good photographer costs for a wedding. Did the fee include your album and photos or were those extra? What all did your photographer do? Were there lots of poses and choices? Was your photographer worth the money?
2006-08-15 11:00:55 · 20 answers · asked by goodlittlegirl11 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Please don't guess. I'm asking for answers from people who have ACTUALLY been married and hired a photographer. Thank you.
2006-08-15 11:14:11 · update #1
We paid $2500 for five hours - the photographer that we chose charges about $4000 for the full day.
He used a "photojournalistic" style, so there was more emphasis on capturing the natural action of the day than on specific poses, although we did get 10 still pictures along with the package.
Our package included prints, and a DVD with the digital images on it. You should definitely either get copies of the digital images, or the negatives of your photos, so that you can print extra as needed.
While the cost of our photog was high it was SUPREMELY worth it - I am the least photogenic person i know, and he made even me look good. The wedding photos are probably the most important part of the wedding - they will capture forever action that you might miss in the excitement of being involved in the day.
Best of luck to you both!
2006-08-15 14:48:25 · answer #1 · answered by AmericanDreamer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm a wedding photographer that has just started out 6 months ago. I've done 4 weddings so far. I only charge $600. This includes: engagement session with proofs and negatives.
Wedding day photos: Prewedding photos, ceremony, formal wedding pictures, candids, reception. I stay until I have taken all the pictures the bride and groom want. I have them do a check off list so I know what is important to them. They get all of the photos(200-250 proofs) in an album and the negatives. Eventually I will have them buy the packages through me but I want to get my foot in the door first. Every wedding I have taken pictures of the couple has been extremely happy and tells me I don't charge enough. It's a nice compliment to someone just starting off. Good luck to you and your fiance.
2006-08-15 16:37:25 · answer #2 · answered by Melissa R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What that photographer is asking you to do is actually pretty standard. The first 50% up front and then the remaining within a certain number of hours prior to the wedding...the last 50% is usually negotiable as to when its due, but I dont know of any photographer that will accept the last 50% after he begins shooting photos. As a general rule I ask for the balance within 6 hours before the ceremony. I do this because a) I have to be there before the ceremony to take some pictures, such as the bride getting ready etc etc. b) You as the bride see that I am there to take care of your photos professionally...I wouldnt be too shocked at his request, and just because he advertised on Craigslist does not mean he is a fly-by-night...Craigslist is a very respectable place to advertise your services, especially when you are on a budget..and during the wedding "off season". In fact if a photographer allowed you to pay the balance on delivery of the photos, I would actually be more wary of him. Professional Photographers know what they are capable of producing for you and only one who worries about his skills will allow you to pay after...if hes worried..you should be worried too! ;)...Good Luck!
2016-03-27 03:26:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think mine was like $1500. I got all the proofs, a wedding album, and a 11 x 14. We had coverage before the ceremony, during and after the ceremony, we took pictures in the park by the lake, and pictures at the reception. We also had a video person (which I thoroughly suggest) for the ceremony.
It was definitely worth it. It was the aspect of my wedding that I didn't mind paying for. I was definitely satisfied.
2006-08-15 12:25:26 · answer #4 · answered by treday25 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine is going to cost me $1500. It includes:
-one photographer... with a digtial camera
-An enagement sesstion (Photos ordered are extra)
-wedding photos taken before and during cermony, and photos at the reception for 2 hours
-A CD containing all photos from wedding that I can take anywhere to print (A major plus!!!!)
-300 proffs in a album
-$300 worth of professional wedding photos, printed in sizes I select
2006-08-15 11:26:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ours didn't cost a penny - what a rip off ! Why don't you get lots of people to take digital photographs, download them all so you can chose the best ones to print and mount in an album that you can buy in any good depatment store. Good luck. Marriage seems to be so meaningless to most people, it's all about show and money not love, love, love.
2006-08-15 19:41:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get it all in writing. USuslly the photos are a package deal or you pay per photo including copies for relatives. This can get pricey.
Another idea is to have some relatives ALSO take photos with decent cameras ( not throw aways like people put on the table, then you usually get silly things like photos of womens breasts and the floor)
Have them take photos of you and the wedding party.
It is nice to have a profesional do a few group shots
2006-08-15 11:06:21 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got married in 1993 and spent $1500 on photography. This included our album, one 11x14, a couple of single prints, and 2 parent's folios (not albums). You should hire the best photographer you can afford, this is the only permanent part of your wedding.
2006-08-15 16:08:26 · answer #8 · answered by maigen_obx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My photographer cost $900, and that included a wedding album with 80 proofs(4"x6"), and one 8"x10". And yes, she was worth it, she was great! Plus, thats a cheap one, most are over $1000
2006-08-15 11:06:08 · answer #9 · answered by Amanda K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mmm, I'm also trying to find a good photographer. Seems the average is about $1,500, which seems a little steep for our budget.
But the photos will have to last a life-time and I want to be sure they're good quality.
2006-08-15 11:05:14 · answer #10 · answered by mikah_smiles 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋