Do you regret your choice of who you hired to be your wedding photographer?

Question

My husband is a wedding photographer in So. California and his cheapest package is 1,500. We run into MANY brides that tell us that they LOVE his work but they only want to spend about 500-1,000 on a wedding photographer. Of course some of them are on a budget and they have no choice. But, many do not see the value in hiring a good photographer.

So, my question to you: Have you hired the wrong person for the job and now regret it? Is there anyone unhappy with their pictures? Did you hire a cheap photographer and get great or terrible photos? I was hoping to have some personal experiences to share with those couples who can afford a good photographer but don't understand the importance in how those pictures will matter in the years to come.


I understand that just because a photographer charges more he is not always better. But generally, with in reason, you get what you pay for.

Answer 1

yes, i hired a photographer that i wasn't at all happy with. the really good reasonable photogs were booked on my day. so i settled for one that i thought would be ok. he was a little cheaper than some. BUT a highprice does not guarantee a great photographer either.

i wish i would have splurged for the best photographer in the area because after all it is a special day. i feel for you all though -- dealing with brides is the absolute WORST. they are all crazy. and you do get what you pay for but of course they all want everything cheap and then complain later.

i advise you all having a really nice portfolio in your office and online that they can see your quality. price it out to what you honestly think it's worth. and if the brides don't like it, screw them -- they can find someone cheaper. tell them that you all feel that you do a quality job and that's what it costs to use you.

Answer 2

Hate me if you must, but I think it's ridiculous to pay that much for photos. My fiancee and I are on a budget and aren't hiring a photographer at all. We're having our families and friends take the pictures.

II have been taking pictures as a hobby for the last few years and I understand that photos are important. However, I don't need perfect pictures to remember my wedding day. I don't hire a photographer for a vacation, graduation or any other event, so why should a wedding be any different?

I'd rather use that money on our honeymoon or to pay some of our bills. There will be plenty of time for pictures in our lifetime.

So many people stress about the wedding and say "It's the most important day of your life." I'd rather focus on the marraige and treat everyday as the most important of my life.

Answer 3

I personally used friends and family for my photos, but..
my niece hired a pro--all the photos were taken from the balcony and very far away to where you saw up the people's noses or they were so far away that you could hardly see who they were. The photographer never offered for the bride (niece) to have her family in a photo ( aunts, cousins, grand parents in one photo--they did for the grooms family). When she picked out the large photo for her "big" one in the package she ordered you could see the backs of the pews with the hymnals and the large orange extension cord was also in the photo..all her photos has the backs of the pews and the hymnals.

friend- every single picture was so blurry that you could not tell who the people were.

Answer 4

I wasn't too happy with the way my photographer acted at my wedding. Turns out the mistress of cermonies went to high school with the photographer and it turned out to be a high school reunion for them. They were more concerned about each other than making sure my wedding went smoothly and that they got good pictures.

Answer 5

I kind of took my photographer for granted. He was really good, but I didn't realize how good until I went to my brother's wedding. This guy at his wedding was like all in everyone's face of the party. He was asking people to pose for some weird shots and we saw just too much of him at the reception. Also my mom and sister in law were not pleased with how the shots came out. He kind of favored my young hot cousins, but could you blame him.

My guy was awesome. He was like a ghost. If you asked people at my wedding reception who our photographer was they would reply, "You had a photographer?" His pictures were awesome, he got at least one of every guest, and he was so polite and professional when he was working with the party. My guy was way more expensive than my brothers, but like you said, you get what you pay for.

Answer 6

My husband and I got married in a chapel (planned) and used the photographer there and everything turned out beautifully. I think we paid $150 for the photographer and pictures.

Answer 7

I accept as true with the others in that photos isn't a place you opt for for to cut back back on. After your wedding ceremony day, actually all you would be wanting left to recollect it via are those photos taking photos each and every element. From yet another perspective, i replaced into asked to take photos at my aunt's wedding ceremony yet i ended up getting my buddy to do maximum of it considering that she had a very superb digital camera & had taken some photos instructions. I particularly acted as her "assistant" making specific she replaced into taking photos moments I knew my aunt needed documented. regardless of the actuality that i replaced into no longer totally in fee, i replaced into attempting to confirm my buddy wasn't left with each and every of the artwork and as a effect, I wasn't relatively in a position to easily have fun with the marriage. That being suggested, i might by no potential ask a focused relative/buddy to be the photographer b/c there is basically no way they might take large photos and benefit from the day themselves.

Answer 8

yes you do need to look around but as often happens some one will say i no one that is very good then you wish you ha dent listened to them and then its to late

Answer 9

yes! make sure you look at his work before you hire him.