Comments on: A picture is worth a thousand…dollars? http://manolobrides.com/2006/03/07/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousanddollars/ Manolo Loves the Brides! Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:45:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Jeannie http://manolobrides.com/2006/03/07/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousanddollars/#comment-1440 Jeannie Mon, 27 Mar 2006 18:00:50 +0000 http://manolobrides.com/2006/03/07/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousanddollars/#comment-1440 I live in a town with a great photography program at our local university. My husband is the high-tech one of the relationship and he asked around his shop because a lot of the students stop in there. He got the name and website of a student majoring in photography and when we looked at his website, we were amazed. I was able to email him and give him an idea of photographers whose style I liked and he completely understood what I wanted. He shot completely digital so all of the pictures can be in color or black and white, after touching up some of the portrait photos he developed them all for me and also gave me a disc with all of the pictures on it, all for $200!!! I was really lucky to find him because I was getting so frustrated because all of the local professionals charged at least $1000. So definitely check out student photographers but make sure that you are able to look at their work and that they are able to understand what you are looking for. I live in a town with a great photography program at our local university. My husband is the high-tech one of the relationship and he asked around his shop because a lot of the students stop in there. He got the name and website of a student majoring in photography and when we looked at his website, we were amazed. I was able to email him and give him an idea of photographers whose style I liked and he completely understood what I wanted. He shot completely digital so all of the pictures can be in color or black and white, after touching up some of the portrait photos he developed them all for me and also gave me a disc with all of the pictures on it, all for $200!!! I was really lucky to find him because I was getting so frustrated because all of the local professionals charged at least $1000. So definitely check out student photographers but make sure that you are able to look at their work and that they are able to understand what you are looking for.

]]> By: Daisy http://manolobrides.com/2006/03/07/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousanddollars/#comment-1298 Daisy Mon, 13 Mar 2006 18:45:21 +0000 http://manolobrides.com/2006/03/07/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousanddollars/#comment-1298 I've never planned a wedding, but as an experienced guest I have only this to say: For the love of God, don't let the photographer take over the wedding. I've been to ones where you got the feeling you had been invited to a photo shoot, not a solemn ceremony, complete with non-stop picture taking (with multilpe cameras) and a photographer who went right up to take close-ups of the exchanging of the rings, completely blocking everyone else's view! (There also was the unfortunate moment at the beginning of the ceremony when all of the guests aimed their digital cameras at the bride, and the assortment of red dots that appeared on her dress made her look like the target of a sniper attack, but that really can't be blamed on the professional.) My point is, pictures are nice, but given the choice I'd rather have memories. I’ve never planned a wedding, but as an experienced guest I have only this to say: For the love of God, don’t let the photographer take over the wedding. I’ve been to ones where you got the feeling you had been invited to a photo shoot, not a solemn ceremony, complete with non-stop picture taking (with multilpe cameras) and a photographer who went right up to take close-ups of the exchanging of the rings, completely blocking everyone else’s view! (There also was the unfortunate moment at the beginning of the ceremony when all of the guests aimed their digital cameras at the bride, and the assortment of red dots that appeared on her dress made her look like the target of a sniper attack, but that really can’t be blamed on the professional.)
My point is, pictures are nice, but given the choice I’d rather have memories.

]]> By: Mariel http://manolobrides.com/2006/03/07/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousanddollars/#comment-1273 Mariel Sat, 11 Mar 2006 14:36:14 +0000 http://manolobrides.com/2006/03/07/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousanddollars/#comment-1273 I've been engaged for a month and a half... and photography was the only expense that truly startled me with its cost. We did meet a husband-wife photography team at a bridal show, though, and liked them a lot. Their middle-of-the-road package was 2500... although it doesn't include negatizes it had tons of photos. We want a cd of the images... so we might go with the cheaper version from the, Because... at the end, about 2K for two photographers for 10 hours of coverage is better than most other offers we saw. I'm counting on saving on the flowers -- my brother owns a boutique and one of his roommates is an award-winning florist, so I get them for much much less -- to help pay for it.... I’ve been engaged for a month and a half… and photography was the only expense that truly startled me with its cost.

We did meet a husband-wife photography team at a bridal show, though, and liked them a lot. Their middle-of-the-road package was 2500… although it doesn’t include negatizes it had tons of photos. We want a cd of the images… so we might go with the cheaper version from the, Because… at the end, about 2K for two photographers for 10 hours of coverage is better than most other offers we saw.

I’m counting on saving on the flowers — my brother owns a boutique and one of his roommates is an award-winning florist, so I get them for much much less — to help pay for it….

]]> By: jhin. http://manolobrides.com/2006/03/07/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousanddollars/#comment-1268 jhin. Fri, 10 Mar 2006 19:04:23 +0000 http://manolobrides.com/2006/03/07/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousanddollars/#comment-1268 My photo is here! :) My photo is here! :)

]]> By: Shannerlynn http://manolobrides.com/2006/03/07/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousanddollars/#comment-1263 Shannerlynn Fri, 10 Mar 2006 14:26:45 +0000 http://manolobrides.com/2006/03/07/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousanddollars/#comment-1263 My uncle owns a camera store and was able to pay a friend in free developing. The pictures were wonderful and I own the negatives! He's doing it again for my sister's wedding in June. On another note, even a professional isn't a guarantee. The photographer for my father's best man's wedding somehow ruined the film. Luckily my dad is an amateur photographer who had done several weddings. He had gotten a picture of every shot he wasn't in. Consider having a friend take some pictures just in case. My uncle owns a camera store and was able to pay a friend in free developing. The pictures were wonderful and I own the negatives! He’s doing it again for my sister’s wedding in June.

On another note, even a professional isn’t a guarantee. The photographer for my father’s best man’s wedding somehow ruined the film. Luckily my dad is an amateur photographer who had done several weddings. He had gotten a picture of every shot he wasn’t in. Consider having a friend take some pictures just in case.

]]> By: Twistie http://manolobrides.com/2006/03/07/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousanddollars/#comment-1255 Twistie Thu, 09 Mar 2006 17:25:18 +0000 http://manolobrides.com/2006/03/07/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousanddollars/#comment-1255 In my case, it was easy because I had a coworker whose husband had recently started a photography business, so I saw the guy almost every day. Plus he'd already done two or three weddings, so I had a chance to look at his work. It didn't hurt that I knew he had the talent of making himself nearly invisible and was about a mellow a person as you could hope to know. If there's a college or art school in your area with a good photography department, you might be able to find a student who will work for less in return for the chance to add to his/her portfolio. If you have any friends who've gotten married fairly recently, ask if you can look at their wedding albums. If you like what you see, ask who snapped the pics. Someone may just tell you it was her Uncle Harry or one of those aforementioned students. Oh, and it doesn't matter how cheap the photos come if the photographer stresses you out. It's better to pay more and find someone you can work with than save a few bucks and look like you're about to fall over from a stroke in your wedding album. ; ) In my case, it was easy because I had a coworker whose husband had recently started a photography business, so I saw the guy almost every day. Plus he’d already done two or three weddings, so I had a chance to look at his work. It didn’t hurt that I knew he had the talent of making himself nearly invisible and was about a mellow a person as you could hope to know.

If there’s a college or art school in your area with a good photography department, you might be able to find a student who will work for less in return for the chance to add to his/her portfolio. If you have any friends who’ve gotten married fairly recently, ask if you can look at their wedding albums. If you like what you see, ask who snapped the pics. Someone may just tell you it was her Uncle Harry or one of those aforementioned students.

Oh, and it doesn’t matter how cheap the photos come if the photographer stresses you out. It’s better to pay more and find someone you can work with than save a few bucks and look like you’re about to fall over from a stroke in your wedding album. ; )

]]> By: Dataceptionist http://manolobrides.com/2006/03/07/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousanddollars/#comment-1247 Dataceptionist Wed, 08 Mar 2006 23:25:39 +0000 http://manolobrides.com/2006/03/07/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousanddollars/#comment-1247 And I forgot my Best friend makes cakes! Where do you find "talented newcomers" though? I wouldn't really have a problem with that except I don't know where to look! And I forgot my Best friend makes cakes!

Where do you find “talented newcomers” though? I wouldn’t really have a problem with that except I don’t know where to look!

]]> By: Twistie http://manolobrides.com/2006/03/07/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousanddollars/#comment-1238 Twistie Wed, 08 Mar 2006 17:26:31 +0000 http://manolobrides.com/2006/03/07/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousanddollars/#comment-1238 That's the way to get the most bang for your buck, Dataceptionist! Networking helps tremendously, as does seeking out hungry young professionals just starting out. Sometimes throwing work the way of a newcomer allows you to bargain down prices. Just make sure the newcomer is really talented! Lots of photographers think they want to do weddings because of the steady cash flow, but aren't really good at it. It definitely puts your mind at ease knowing most of the people working on your wedding. And as you noted, it certainly helps keep the budget under control. ; ) That’s the way to get the most bang for your buck, Dataceptionist! Networking helps tremendously, as does seeking out hungry young professionals just starting out. Sometimes throwing work the way of a newcomer allows you to bargain down prices. Just make sure the newcomer is really talented! Lots of photographers think they want to do weddings because of the steady cash flow, but aren’t really good at it.

It definitely puts your mind at ease knowing most of the people working on your wedding. And as you noted, it certainly helps keep the budget under control. ; )

]]> By: Dataceptionist http://manolobrides.com/2006/03/07/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousanddollars/#comment-1236 Dataceptionist Wed, 08 Mar 2006 05:42:53 +0000 http://manolobrides.com/2006/03/07/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousanddollars/#comment-1236 Yeh I know. I guess I should count myself lucky as we're discovering we have lots of contacts for cheaper services, my Hairdresser works from her garage, I used to sell cosmetics so my old boss will do my makeup, my cousin is a florist, my fiancee's mother works for georg jensen so we'll get our rings there and my mother's best friend is a dressmaker so I'm set there too! Yeh I know. I guess I should count myself lucky as we’re discovering we have lots of contacts for cheaper services, my Hairdresser works from her garage, I used to sell cosmetics so my old boss will do my makeup, my cousin is a florist, my fiancee’s mother works for georg jensen so we’ll get our rings there and my mother’s best friend is a dressmaker so I’m set there too!

]]> By: Never teh Bride http://manolobrides.com/2006/03/07/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousanddollars/#comment-1229 Never teh Bride Wed, 08 Mar 2006 03:41:02 +0000 http://manolobrides.com/2006/03/07/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousanddollars/#comment-1229 Dang, Data, that's pricey. But if it's important to you, do it! You'll be glad you did :-) Dang, Data, that’s pricey. But if it’s important to you, do it! You’ll be glad you did :-)

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