My cousin is getting married in August, and I am her maid of honor. However I've somehow become her wedding planner of sorts, and I'm trying to help her save money. They really don't have any money to spare, but are insisting on having a formal wedding anyway. I've managed to help her with ceremony and reception sites, but I'm stumped on photographers!
Any ideas?
I am not looking for FREE.
I'm looking for someone who has talent and is responsible enough to handle a job like this but doesn't want to charge out the wazoo.
*also, if there are any photographers in the Lansing, Mi area who would be interested, feel free to let me know!*
2007-02-06 00:29:22 · 6 answers · asked by Villy 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
I go to GVSU and i know students are always looking for work. put an ad in the Lanthorn, the school paper. also in Grand Rapids is GRCC and Kendall college that have photo students that may be interesting.
and just for advice...check to see a portfolio before you hire them. after all we are just photo students.
2007-02-06 01:14:08 · answer #1 · answered by Jenn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good Luck finding someone. I'm in Florida sorry I can't help.
But, in addition to the professional, I would either place disposable cameras on a few of the tables for candid shots, or ask several friends or family members if they would take pictures using their digital cameras. You may be able to get the professional to reduce costs by only takes the Portrait type wedding pictures and letting family and friends get the rest.
2007-02-06 01:36:30 · answer #2 · answered by Rox 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try placing an ad at a local college. quite a few art majors need projects anyway so there will be a few who will jump at the chance just to add to their portfolio however you should offer to pay for travel expenses and let then eat at the reception. keep in mind were talking about a student, someone just learning the craft. their bound to be nervous they may not have the experience and you may not get the results you expect. but if you ask to see some of their work and they seem to have a good eye you should be fine....
2007-02-06 00:44:37 · answer #3 · answered by BigBadWolf 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the date and size of the wedding I may be able to help you out. I live in Ohio but I have family all over Michigan (including Lansing). Send me an e-mail at PhotoChickML@yahoo.com and we'll see if we can work something out.
2007-02-07 10:27:52 · answer #4 · answered by Vickie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest visiting online website such as
http://www.weddinglenox.com ,weddingvendors.com ,onewed.com
Unlike most yellow pages, they have price comparison for the vendors (DJ,videographer, florist, and photographer) you can choose.
You can also try Weddinglenox matching system http://www.weddinglenox.com/membersignup1.php that will match you up with local vendors. I tried it and have good result as I only recieved email from vendors according to my request.
One problem I had with my wedding is that it is hard to locate vendors in most website as most likely they group by states and there are too many of them that's too far from me and I have to look at each site to figure out.
The sites I provide above have a easy to use layout to show you pictures, pricing and location in one page plus, you can send out your inquiry for matching vendor to contact you. That save me lots of time to locate the best vendors with the right price.
2007-02-06 21:22:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have any family or know of any friends or friends of friends that have been taking wedding pictures as a hobby? I had my aunt & a friend's sister take our wedding pics.
I have 2 close friends that have been taking pictures at weddings, but we are in MN a little far away from you....
2007-02-06 00:33:18 · answer #6 · answered by Jo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋