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Patken, Duet, or 12th night???HELP!

gNi1125 Posted: Jan 01, 2005 02:14 PM+

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Posted: Jan 01, 2005 02:14 PM

Patken, Duet, or 12th night???HELP!

Hello girls...Happy New Year!
I have a question for everyone. I have been reading a lot of posts about all three photogs. Just wanted to know your opinions and most importantly why? Especially from brides who have used them and received their proofs. This is the hardest decision I have had to make yet...Confused ... TIA.

RedHead Posted: Jan 01, 2005 02:17 PM+

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Posted: Jan 01, 2005 02:17 PM

Re: Patken, Duet, or 12th night???HELP!

I didn't use any of them but Patken was my second choice...
It was a VERY hard decision for me too!
Good Luck!

Mrs_B Posted: Jan 01, 2005 02:20 PM+

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Posted: Jan 01, 2005 02:20 PM

Re: Patken, Duet, or 12th night???HELP!

my friend used Duet and loved them, we are going with them as well. I wanted to go with 12th night but they were booked for my date. We didnt meet with Patken but that was only because we had booked Duet.

Jen2999 Posted: Jan 01, 2005 02:52 PM+

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Posted: Jan 01, 2005 02:52 PM

Re: Patken, Duet, or 12th night???HELP!

We booked with duet

I just dont liek patken for some reason.. maybe its all the half naked pictures on their website LOL

JacnRob729 Posted: Jan 01, 2005 11:31 PM+

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Posted: Jan 01, 2005 11:31 PM

Re: Patken, Duet, or 12th night???HELP!

we saw all of them....and went with 12th night.....i think there work is amaxing...and we just clicked with Dom....and i def want to click with someone who will be following me around all day! Good luck!

Ang&Rich Posted: Jan 02, 2005 12:15 AM+

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Posted: Jan 02, 2005 12:15 AM

Re: Patken, Duet, or 12th night???HELP!

We decided on Patken without hesitation. Both FH and I were in agreement when we saw their work - it is exactly what we were looking for. So far I have to say we are very happy with our decision. We love our e-pics and are very excited to work with Steve. If you do a search on my user id you can see my e-pics...also have my fav shot in my profile.

JP&EP Posted: Jan 02, 2005 08:51 AM+

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Posted: Jan 02, 2005 08:51 AM

Re: Patken, Duet, or 12th night???HELP!

We also booked Patken. So far we've been really pleased with them. We recently did our first engagement photo shoot (pic in avatar and profile) and they were so easy to work with.

I don't think you can go wrong with any of the three choices you posted about, but I do agree with you about it being one of the hardest decisions to make.

Good luck

GoingNutty Posted: Jan 02, 2005 11:20 AM+

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Posted: Jan 02, 2005 11:20 AM

Re: Patken, Duet, or 12th night???HELP!

We met with Duet and Twelfth Night. We weren't impressed with the pictures that Duet had in their studio and the girl that was helping us seemed a little clueless... However since then I have seen a lot of LIW brides Duet pix and they are beautiful. If I had seen them before we went it might have changed my mind a little...

BUT we LOVED Twelfth Night, and we booked with them. Dom is awesome and so much fun. Our engagement pictures came out awesome and we love his work.

We thought about Patken but they were very out of our price range.

Good luck deciding!!

junebride! Posted: Jan 02, 2005 04:57 PM+

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Posted: Jan 02, 2005 04:57 PM

Re: Patken, Duet, or 12th night???HELP!

We are using Sal Motto. If you'd like a fouirth choice, FM me for info...

btrflygrl Posted: Jan 02, 2005 05:00 PM+

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Posted: Jan 02, 2005 05:00 PM

Re: Patken, Duet, or 12th night???HELP!

I didn't use any of them......I personally think 12th night is great as well as Silverfox. Duet is awesome too with the right photographers....I know there was one bride who was not thrilled with the photos they took at her wedding.

Patken is good, but like someone mentioned earlier, I've seen alot of the same poses

micmar Posted: Jan 02, 2005 07:46 PM+

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Posted: Jan 02, 2005 07:46 PM

Re: Patken, Duet, or 12th night???HELP!

I booked Patken. I did go see Duet's work & thought their photography was excellent, but I was not impressed w/ their video. I just felt that Patken has been around much longer (I was told Duet is only about 2-3 years established here???) so that pushed me towards Patken. Plus they gave me alot more for my $$$ at Patken. But I have heard great things about Duet from brides who have used them, so I think either would be a great choice. I never looked into 12th night. It is a tough choice, especially since it's probably the biggest expense after the reception hall.

nov.bride Posted: Jan 02, 2005 08:03 PM+

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Posted: Jan 02, 2005 08:03 PM

Re: Patken, Duet, or 12th night???HELP!

I agonized over the photograper decision as well.

I used twelfthnight - I am still waiting for proofs but really loved thier work and when we met with Dominic we made our decision.
We were deciding between Twelfthnight & Silverfox.

We felt that Dominic actually say down and explained everything so well.

On my wedding day he & his brother Mike were really great @ making us calm down.

Best of luck, thats one of the toguhest choices you'll make planning your wedding