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Going to start looking at photographers....

Original post by lilpie19

Hi Ladies! Well I have decided I am going to start looking at photographers next month. I am interested in Patken, Duet and Timeless Impressions so far. I want a photographer that does both photo journalism and tradition pics. I also don't want to spend over $5,000. The cheaper the better! Any other suggestions???? I'm not sure if I want a video/photo package either. I wanted to look at Wild Rose, Pennylane and Amore for video as well. But if I fall in love with a video by a photo vendor, I'll of course get the package. I'm trying to keep my options open.
103005FallBride Posted:

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Posted by i102bcute

I booked franklin square photo and they will run me $7500.00 but every place I went to was $6500.00 and up.



Just out of curiosity...what package did you pick? Does your price include video?
mava61 Posted:

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I just booked Verdi (located in Patchogue). I'm paying 4,500 - but the photos are incredible and so worth it
Laura&Phil Posted:

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Posted by Laura&Phil

Photo alone under 5,000 depends on your album type and size from what I've seen. Patken has good rates but I didn't like their style-I know a bride who used them and loved them. Duet is very good and I was offered a package with 2 photographers and video for 4200- winter bride package and they gave me 2005 rates - just a tip, try to bargan with them a little. They were my second choice.

I'm going with Gray Studios in Floral Park- my package so far is about 4000 with a matted album, not slip-in or digital. We will probably go over that bc that's for 8x10 photos and I want an assortment of sizes and number on the pages and that'll eat into my image numbers. Their quality is soooo good I had to book them. I'd rather have fewer great pics than tons of alright ones!

Just beware that they get you in the album costs after the fact...I've been warned about this by a few brides!! Make sure you specify which album you are getting and how much extras are (and what they are). Duet has the best prices for that- they charge for extra pages only- not per image like other studios. Grey just beat them in quality for me but they were very tempting. I did some research and am a photography student so sorry to ramble!




I just booked Gray Studios last night. Mike is amazing I love his work. My cousins both used him and there albums are beautiful. He is definately worth the extra money. After it's all over you only have your pics left.



I have Steve and I think his work is amazing. I knew as soon as I saw his sample album I wanted them! FH and I agreed that after kids most couples put the album away and you only have the ones you put on the wall.

Their matted album is one of the best I've seen-I love that we can add a full or half page edge-to-edge pic in the traditional album. Duet was the only one that had a better album! YAY Grey! Can't wait for my eng pics!
MrsMichel07 Posted:

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Posted by imyurfavgirl

I went with Duet. We got photo/video for $5,500. They were the only place we went to but we fell in love with their albums. So we booked them on the spot. We got the platinum package.

If you want more info fm me.



Same here, I coiuld not ask for anything else.



Def. ck out Duet.....
lilpie19 Posted:

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Posted by enjft


Posted by imyurfavgirl

I went with Duet. We got photo/video for $5,500. They were the only place we went to but we fell in love with their albums. So we booked them on the spot. We got the platinum package.

If you want more info fm me.



Same here, I coiuld not ask for anything else.



Def. ck out Duet.....



I did...and we booked with them!
soon2bmrsdunn Posted:

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I was hoping to spend about $5,000 also. Is it really more than that? OMG I told FI that we will be married have an apartment but no funiture. This wedding is costing a fortune!!!

enjft Posted:

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Def check out Duet! You can see all the rave reviews on this site.

Laura&Phil Posted:

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Posted by soon2bmrsdunn

I was hoping to spend about $5,000 also. Is it really more than that? OMG I told FI that we will be married have an apartment but no funiture. This wedding is costing a fortune!!!



Depends on what you are getting. One of my BM went to Celebrity Weddings and they are getting a 2000-25000 photography video package. They coordinate multiple vendors for you- they do the contracts and you don't really get to see or meet with the vendors. I was very uneasy about them but there are a few businesses like that out there. I heard that they just use people who are new and haven't built up their reps yet....I guess I'll let eveyone how that works out. They think that I'm crazy for spending my 4000!!

My FH now knows why I wanted our wedding on a cruise!
Laura&Phil Posted:

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Posted by lilpie19


Posted by MrsMichel07


Posted by enjft


Posted by imyurfavgirl

I went with Duet. We got photo/video for $5,500. They were the only place we went to but we fell in love with their albums. So we booked them on the spot. We got the platinum package.

If you want more info fm me.



Same here, I coiuld not ask for anything else.



Def. ck out Duet.....



I did...and we booked with them!



Congrats!! You made a good choice! From what I hear on the boards and what I saw in person you will be happy with your pics!

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