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Did my last round of photographers this weekend and....

Just Cindy Posted:

Did my last round of photographers this weekend and....

I went to 3 photographers this weekend:
Duet
Velvet
Gray

In total I have seen:
Bella
Funico
Great Neck Photographers
Fantasy Flash
Duet
Velvet
Gray

AHHHH!!!!

As you can seen I have seen alot of photographers, more than RH's...but I think photography is very important and I wanted a really good package. I wanted to share some of my thoughts on each as it might help others who havent booked there photo yet. My journey began on January 31, 2008

Bella - I met with Pearson and they have a system where they hire freelancers and you do not get to meet your photgrapher until a month before the wedding. There costs were about $3000 for a decent package.

I then met with Funico which is a husband and wife team. They were nice. They didnt have a studio so I met them in their apartment in the city. There package was about $4000.

Next was Great Neck which is the vendor for Beckwith. I really wasnt in love with their style. I really want photojournalism and wasnt thrilled. Their package was $3000.

Fantasy Flash was ok. I got a good price for dj, photo and video $5700. I just wasnt impressed by the photo.

At this point Bella was my top choice. Then came Duet....

OMG...I was soo impressed ny their studio and pictures. I met with Eric and he was sooo nice and he explained their process and what they offer. Me and my friend really loved them. They even offered her a friend discount if she got married and used them. My package was $4600 with an engagement shoot and video and he said he might even do the video for the entire day for only $100 more.

Velvet was really nice. I met with Bob (owner) and his price was $4500 with an engagement shoot and he would be doing the photography. He is probably the second on my list.

Lastly was Gray. They are wayyyy overpriced for what they are offering. For photo alone it was $4000. Video is an extra $2000.

I think I might be a DUET girl. If anyone wants any additional information on any of the photographers FM me and I will provide any details you want.

For all you duet girls what team are you using?
JCJinMay Posted:

Re: Did my last round of photographers this weekend and....

I agree that photography is very important as well and I am looking around a lot too. Have you heard anything of lewis studios or regency in new rochelle??? I also went to Duet and really liked their work too, but I want to be 100% sure before I book!

Just Cindy Posted:

Re: Did my last round of photographers this weekend and....

I havent heard of regency but I have hear of lewiss james lewisjamesphotography.com. I ruled them out because their packages start at $3500 which is out of my price range. Good Luck.

dazies1011 Posted:

Re: Did my last round of photographers this weekend and....

What were in the packages? That is something you have to think about....$ and what you are getting.
I met with Velvet and Duet and they were both great!!! I ended up meeting with ThomasPaul after them and decided on the spot I was booking with him. I kinda knew I was before meeting with him because his work is great and so is his personality. He gave me the best price and package.
Just Cindy Posted:

Re: Did my last round of photographers this weekend and....

Duet gave me 2 photographers, a videographer for the whole day, e-pics, albums. Velvet gave me the same but I found Duet to be very professional. Velvet was good but not as professional.

Just Cindy Posted:

Re: Did my last round of photographers this weekend and....

What type of package are you getting from Thomas Paul?

MrsLarrea2B Posted:

Re: Did my last round of photographers this weekend and....

check out Patken . I love their work!

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