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That the photographer that I was going to book would charge an outrageous price... IMO, 4,200 dollars for my album and two parent albums is was over priced... The parent albums were going to have 24 pics and mine, 30. I visited them today and I was really excited, they showed me pics and they were okay, i didnt love them. until they told me that for my proofs my album and two parent albums it would be 4,200.... Don't you ladies think that its a little too much? So, ladies how much are you girls paying for your photogs? what comes included in your package and who did you book with? I need ideas. Im in need of a photog....again.

Also, the RH that I booked with demands that anyone that is not on their "exclusive list of recommendations" needs to have a "valid certificate of insurance" Which makes things alot harder for me....

Message edited 7/7/2008 9:21:07 PM.

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Thats about average, or even alittle more.

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I think that is overpriced for when you are getting. I am getting 2 photographers(they need overtime also), a magazine style album (no parent albums though) and a videographer for 12 hours, all the proofs, and an eshoot...there are other things as well...FM me if you want more info

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pretty on par- depends on the photographer- some charge upwards of 8000-10000.

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if it includes coverage for day of, plus album and parent albums then its not that bad.

Some albums alone are about $1k

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my album wasnt even like real pics, they were pics that were going to be printed on some cardboard like thing. I was just asking for regular albums, nothing fancy.

Message edited 7/7/2008 9:06:02 PM.

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$4200 for a photog only does seem high to me. We are paying around $5k for photo, video, albums, etc. You can definitely do better. We are using Duet and they have packages for <$5k.

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who was that with? if they are well known you maybe paying for their name?? Im getting video/photo both full coverage of the day, magazine album 20 pages unlimited amount of pics in the album, all proofs, enlargements, 5 dvd, e-shoot for a little over $5,000.00

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I dont wanna pay for their name, I wanna pay for their photos. lol. I dont understand why its like that, if they are known, then their prices are insane... theyre called H&H Photographers

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i booked mine for $3500... ii'm getting 2 photogs.. 1 video ...12 hours... one book w/ 90 pictures with fancy glass cover... 1 parent album... unlimited proofs & ty's... large canvas photo and a few 8by10's ... and i lovedd everything about my photographers !!!!

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$4500 (i think packages start at 3500 and go up to 7000, higher packages just included more time and epics but we didnt need either, and also more album pages). Our photog was well worth the price for us!!!...a good photog is the best investment for a wedding IMO!!! this is one area that you don't want to skimp, if its in your budget and youre able.

The $4500 included:
-two photographers for 9 hours
-unlimited number of photos taken and the couples receive a minimum of 600 (we got 1000+)
-images as paper proofs (4x6 unmarked prints) and i think the same images as high resolution files on a CD or DVD once we finish our album
-a custom designed 10x10 album with 40 sides (20 pages)- we used like 100-110 pics for album.
-she posted teaser pics on her blog like 2 days later.
-approximately 3-4 weeks after the wedding, an online private gallery was available so friends and family could also view and purchase the wedding images

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Posted by KimiDanny1010

i booked mine for $3500... ii'm getting 2 photogs.. 1 video ...12 hours... one book w/ 90 pictures with fancy glass cover... 1 parent album... unlimited proofs & ty's... large canvas photo and a few 8by10's ... and i lovedd everything about my photographers !!!!

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We used Duet for a photo/video package. It was more than what you stated, but the quote was a lot more reasonable than what other folks were charging. There are other packages available, too, so I recommend you speak with them regarding your budget. We're very pleased with our photos and DVD.

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Also, the RH that I booked with demands that anyone that is not on their "exclusive list of recommendations" needs to have a "valid certificate of insurance" Which makes things alot harder for me....

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SOunds normal to me, I dont think its high my photographer and video was almost 9k

Message edited 7/7/2008 9:41:45 PM.

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Many of the photogs that Ive been to have tried to avoid the question of insurance. Even one told me that what am i talking about that doesnt refer to photogs only to djs... i got so upset that I told them to nvm and I left. I'm not paying for the photos, and the person told me i can choose w/e i want and that money is not an object, but for 3 little albums, i think the price is over board, for those pics only.

Message edited 7/7/2008 9:44:42 PM.

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You said you want a "regular" album...digital is more $$ a traditional album (nondigital) should be cheaper...alot cheaper...also 30 pics in your album sounds like nothing to me! Im getting digital and over 100 pics.....try CASSARINO STUDIOS...fm me for more info

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Posted by chakrasdeosil

That the photographer that I was going to book would charge an outrageous price... IMO, 4,200 dollars for my album and two parent albums is was over priced... The parent albums were going to have 24 pics and mine, 30. I visited them today and I was really excited, they showed me pics and they were okay, i didnt love them. until they told me that for my proofs my album and two parent albums it would be 4,200.... Don't you ladies think that its a little too much? So, ladies how much are you girls paying for your photogs? what comes included in your package and who did you book with? I need ideas. Im in need of a photog....again.

Also, the RH that I booked with demands that anyone that is not on their "exclusive list of recommendations" needs to have a "valid certificate of insurance" Which makes things alot harder for me....

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Posted by chakrasdeosil

That the photographer that I was going to book would charge an outrageous price... IMO, 4,200 dollars for my album and two parent albums is was over priced... The parent albums were going to have 24 pics and mine, 30. I visited them today and I was really excited, they showed me pics and they were okay, i didnt love them. until they told me that for my proofs my album and two parent albums it would be 4,200.... Don't you ladies think that its a little too much? So, ladies how much are you girls paying for your photogs? what comes included in your package and who did you book with? I need ideas. Im in need of a photog....again.

Also, the RH that I booked with demands that anyone that is not on their "exclusive list of recommendations" needs to have a "valid certificate of insurance" Which makes things alot harder for me....

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OH and the valid cert of insurance is normal, all businesses must have this to be in business. It doesnt affect you at all. It justmeans your vendor has to fax it over before your wedding-this isnt something you have to worry about-its normal practice

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Posted by chakrasdeosil

That the photographer that I was going to book would charge an outrageous price... IMO, 4,200 dollars for my album and two parent albums is was over priced... The parent albums were going to have 24 pics and mine, 30. I visited them today and I was really excited, they showed me pics and they were okay, i didnt love them. until they told me that for my proofs my album and two parent albums it would be 4,200.... Don't you ladies think that its a little too much? So, ladies how much are you girls paying for your photogs? what comes included in your package and who did you book with? I need ideas. Im in need of a photog....again.

Also, the RH that I booked with demands that anyone that is not on their "exclusive list of recommendations" needs to have a "valid certificate of insurance" Which makes things alot harder for me....

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OH and the valid cert of insurance is normal, all businesses must have this to be in business. It doesnt affect you at all. It justmeans your vendor has to fax it over before your wedding-this isnt something you have to worry about-its normal practice

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I also thought it was normal but some places have been giving me a hard time about it

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Message edited 7/7/2008 9:55:34 PM.

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Grrr.... maybe thats y their prices were so low....

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that is very weird about the insurance thing...ALL business have to have this insurance...honestly youre not even supposed to really be part of the process, my vendors and RH worked it out amongst themselves with the whole insurance thing, the vendors faxed my RH their insurance, some didnt have to bc they have worked with the RH already so had the info already. I dont even know when they did it but they did it, it wasnt something i had to ask my vendors to do. They are wedding vendors and know the procedure...for my e-party i didnt know about this at first so i asked my dj about the insurance and asked what i need to do and they just said not to worry that they will give it to the RH and i didnt have to do anything

I didnt have any problems with a vendor and insurance, if they are saying no then walk away bc i dont understand why they wouldn't have insurance

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Posted by chakrasdeosil

Grrr.... maybe thats y their prices were so low....

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Thank you, now i know to be careful. I'll make sure to book people who's business isnt illegal... I guess my RH doesnt want to do the insurance thing themselves because they state in their papers that I have to ask them for it and that I have to give it to them so that they can put it on my file. what a headache!

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Posted by chakrasdeosil

Thank you, now i know to be careful. I'll make sure to book people who's business isnt illegal...

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I was lost I thought you said only for the albums is that price..
No that is not expensive. sorry
I happen to think it a decent price - any reputable photographer will be around that.