Help picking photographer! Duet, Benchwerk, Gina Esposito, Lighthouse

MsAmanda Posted: Nov 03, 2011 12:56 PM

Help picking photographer! Duet, Benchwerk, Gina Esposito, Lighthouse

Hi all, I am new here and needed some help with picking a photographer. I have narrowed it down to 4: Duet, Benchwerk, Gina Esposito, and Lighthouse. I really like them all and I am having a tough time deciding. I am having a winter wedding at Westbury Manor so looking for someone to capture the charm. I really like the non-traditional photojournalism type of photos but also want a few traditional shots as well. Any input would be greatly appreciated. TIA.

elsylynnd Posted: Nov 03, 2011 01:13 PM

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We went with Lighthouse.

Bride2Be78 Posted: Nov 03, 2011 01:42 PM

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Posted by MsAmanda

Hi all, I am new here and needed some help with picking a photographer. I have narrowed it down to 4: Duet, Benchwerk, Gina Esposito, and Lighthouse. I really like them all and I am having a tough time deciding. I am having a winter wedding at Westbury Manor so looking for someone to capture the charm. I really like the non-traditional photojournalism type of photos but also want a few traditional shots as well. Any input would be greatly appreciated. TIA.

I had such a hard time picking too! It really came down to price and feel of pics. We are booking with Gina!! Love her stuff. We saw Benchwerk too and they were great but it wasnt the vision we wanted. Duet was unavailable since they dont work Sundays :( They also have amazing pics. Loved Lighthouse but didn't met with them. Did you see albums from any one of them from your venue???

MrsCtoBe5512 Posted: Nov 03, 2011 01:51 PM

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I am booked with Duet, but you really have a great lineup there. I dont think you could go wrong with any of those. I think it comes down to what you're getting for your package at each one and then just looking at pictures, which photographers style you're more attracted too

good luck!

halfbaked Posted: Nov 03, 2011 02:13 PM

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Those are some of my fave photogs. No matter which way you go, your photos are going to be stunning. We worked with Duet and loved them. The pricing and packages was perfect for us. I will say though that you don't get very personalized service. That wasn't important to us, but if it's important to you, you might want to look at the others you listed.

Can I also add Lovemore to your list just because I love them so? Good luck! Happy planning!

evita2781 Posted: Nov 03, 2011 02:25 PM

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We used Duet for our wedding and we're happy with it. great pricing for what we got.

i also agree with Jill above and lovemorephoto

S00n2beWifey Posted: Nov 03, 2011 02:40 PM

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My sister had Duet and her wedding was on the rainy day of hurricane irene, she had to cancel her reception unfortunately and they were VERY understading and are coming back for her rescheduled reception in November, no problem. They took pics of the ceremony though and they came out AWESOME!

pixietina Posted: Nov 03, 2011 02:41 PM

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I only met with Lighthouse and booked them on the spot.

LBUDA Posted: Nov 03, 2011 03:11 PM

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I booked with duet.... My sister used them a few years ago and her photos/video came out amazing. I didn't even bother shopping around since I know they have quality work.

eck739 Posted: Nov 03, 2011 03:30 PM

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I booked with Gina....she is amazing and super nice. Check out my epics in my album

MrsKon1111 Posted: Nov 03, 2011 04:04 PM

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I booked with Benchwerk, so easy going and great to work with

Thar1127 Posted: Nov 03, 2011 04:20 PM

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Posted by MrsKon1111

I booked with Benchwerk, so easy going and great to work with

exactlyy this! first their work is amazing and just what i was looking for... second they are just awesome people and were so fun to have around the day of

jassy119 Posted: Nov 03, 2011 04:41 PM

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Like 1 of the brides said above I dont think you can go wrong with any of those 4.

I checked out Lighthouse.. loved their pictures on their site but was not a fan of their pckg. I wanted 2 photogs and theirs only came with 1. To add another was almost another $1000.

I contacted Duet but they took FOREVER to respond but then I ended up reading on the boards they dont do Sun weddings.

I met with Gina and Benchwerk. I thought they were both great and do amazing work. But btwn the both I was leaning more towards Benchwerk ONLY because I felt they offered a more in their pckg for the same price.

In the end I went with Fade to Black but I would still highly recommend Gina or Benchwerk. Good luck with your decision.

kfizz Posted: Nov 03, 2011 04:45 PM

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Gina Esposito hands down...she is an amzing person and rediclously talented. I was in love with ALL of my photos!

b2b2013 Posted: Nov 03, 2011 05:00 PM

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I booked with Gina! Besides all of the great things everyone posts about her, I just felt that she had the best personality to go with her amazing work; if I'm gonna spend 10+ hours with someone, I want to like them too!

jassy119 Posted: Nov 03, 2011 05:03 PM

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Posted by b2b2013

I booked with Gina! Besides all of the great things everyone posts about her, I just felt that she had the best personality to go with her amazing work; if I'm gonna spend 10+ hours with someone, I want to like them too!

AMEN! Lol.. Def have to make sure you wont mind spending all day with a person.

eck739 Posted: Nov 03, 2011 05:42 PM

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Posted by kfizz

Gina Esposito hands down...she is an amzing person and rediclously talented. I was in love with ALL of my photos!

this!

SMDC2012 Posted: Nov 03, 2011 06:38 PM

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Posted by jassy119

Posted by b2b2013

I booked with Gina! Besides all of the great things everyone posts about her, I just felt that she had the best personality to go with her amazing work; if I'm gonna spend 10+ hours with someone, I want to like them too!

AMEN! Lol.. Def have to make sure you wont mind spending all day with a person.

This! Love Gina, such a sweetheart and her work is amazing!

TeAmoChris Posted: Nov 04, 2011 11:18 AM

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We really felt comfortable with Gina Esposito, she did our engagement pictures at CW Post. They are in my album if you want to take a look. I recommend her.