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Did you hire a photographer or just have a relative take pictures? |
My fiance has been urging me to skimp on a lot of things for our wedding, which I did - for the most part. His Aunt suggested that I just have a relative take pictures, rather than a photographer. My thinking is that if I hire someone to do the job, they are responsible for doing it well. If they fail, I fight to get my money back or whatever, but I won't be destroying a relationship if the pics are bad. I think photos are not an area to skimp. And I did go ahead and hire someone and am paying $1400 for a pretty decent package. What did you do? Any regrets on your choice? I think your package sounds nice at a reasonable price. You want to have great pics from your wedding that you can look back at and enjoy. Professionals have done weddings many many times, so they know exactly what pics to take and where they should be, etc. I wouldn't trust an ameteur to snap pics because they'll most likely miss some things that you would really want. It sounds like you're in the same situation I'm in. My fiance wants to cut costs everywhere and his relatives are suggesting to skip the pro photog. I decided to go with the pro because it only happens once and I don't want to hate my pics. There's no Do-Overs. Good Luck! I would get a professional. Photography is not where you want to skimp, you will regret it! Third alternative. You might look for someone who does photography as a hobby who will do it for free, or reimbursement of expensives (those should be decided in advance). We did that and the quality was just as good as the "professional" with out the frills. my husband has a friend at work who takes pictures of REALLY fast planes. my husband was like omg if he can make those pictures focused, he can do our wedding. i must have made a 0_o face, but i was assured that he has done weddings. i was a little worried, but then i got the pictures back and i was really happy. he got a lot of funny candids that i love. he only charged for development so it was a very FAIR deal. so i suppose he is a kinda professional, he does done it before. i would not have just someone who has never done a wedding before. years from now you won't have the food or the wedding hall you rented, you will have the pictures. so that should be one of the most important decisions you make. **getting the CD and release form is VERY good. that is a very nice photographer. No- Hire a professional. The other things- the flowers and the cake- will all be gone that day. But the pictures will last forever, so thats the part you SHOULD spend a little more on! My mom is a wedding planner, and she recommends hiring someone, I think you are right, having relatives take your pictures...eh not so cool, you don't get married everyday, do you? well for my sisters wedding my brother was the photographer and she also wanted professionals and so she hired them |
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