Trying to decide between a few photographers and packages. Did anyone have only one photographer for their wedding or is everyone having 2? If you had one, was it 'enough' as far as the angles/pics they were able to get?
Also, did anyone get a 'traditional' album with digital pics (without the background images, etc) Is this less expensive? I saw some samples at 12th Night and Duet and loved the digital albums but am also wondering if we really need to be paying $1000 for a photo album!
thanks for any input.
evnme
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we're only having 1 photographer.
nickipa
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we went with 2, because we both wanted photojournalistic pictures, but for our parents, they want all that traditional stuff.....most of the weddings ive been to have only had 1 and that was fine.
SweetCin704
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We decided to go w/ 2. Our photographer offers the Magazine style album for the same price as the traditional. Personally we decided to go w/ the traditional.
Our photographer is Artisan. They are a vendor on here. I highly recommend them!!! Chuck is the best.
Mrs. dleeny
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we're only having one. that's enough for us.
lilacwine
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We had one photographer and one video person. If I could do it again, I'd have two of each, at least for the ceremony.
Both our photographer and video guy missed some important things. The photographer did a better job than the video guy, though.
karenk71
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We had one photographer and two video people. I would definitely get two photographers if I could do it again.
October Bliss
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We're having two photographers, and doing a traditonal album
wendyz06
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I am having one. Sometimes one good photographer is better than two that aren't soo good. I am totally confident my one photographer will capture everything.
Getting a traditional album. I dont like the magazine albums.
heatherfaith
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do you guys have a money tree in your back yard. i barely can swing one photographer. Did you get a great deal for two?
EJSD2006
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i'm going with only 1 photographer and 1 videographer but that was primarily because i didn't want it to look like the paparazzi following me around all day.
MrsFudge
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We are having only 1 photographer.
babybug631
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I love photojournalistic pictures so we are having 2. I did that because we are not having a videographer, that was FH's only wish. He hates videographers.
Laura&Phil
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If we go with Duet we will get 2 but it's really not needed if you have a good photographer. The package is too good to pass up at Duet tho!
From the people I know who are in the wedding photo/video business the 'photojournalist' angle is a gimmick. It's true that it is a distinct style but it can be captured by one person. The number of pics that you may 'miss out' on, from the proofs I have seen, are less than 5 in most cases...not enough to justify $800- 1,000 extra. (real people proofs- not their samples). If money wasn't an issue I'd go with 2 just to make sure nothing is missed, but in the real world you can easily have 1 and be happy. My videographer friend said to go with 2 if you really feel as though it's what you want...
If we go with Grey Studios (who I LOVE but their $$ aren't as good as Duet) we'd only have 1 photographer and his assistant can shoot pics too- which is just fine for us!
Photography is giving me the hardest time!! Good luck! I'd rather spend on services and upgrade the album after the wedding!
M&LSept1606
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Posted by heatherfaith
do you guys have a money tree in your back yard. i barely can swing one photographer. Did you get a great deal for two?
I don't think any of us have a money tree. I wish I did, but no....
I chose to spend the most on my photographer. We are spending thousands of dollars on our weddings. We're overpaying for everything here, from reception hall to flowers just because it's a wedding. I chose to use a majority of our budget on the photographer. I'm interested in talent not how many proofs I'll get or the size and shape of my album-you pay for what you get. I can tell how much a person paid for their photographer just by looking at their proofs, and it has nothing to do with the album they chose.
we're having two photographers and a videographer, I want every moment captured of this day that I'm spending thousands on.
