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Important photographer question--(Newlywed Advice needed Too)!

Annieb Thread views: 2,456

Important photographer question--(Newlywed Advice needed Too)!

When is/was your final payment due for the photographer--on your wedding date or on album completion?

And...what photographer are you using?

THANKS!!!

MaryK Thread views: 2,456

Re: Calling all NEWLYWEDS--important photographer question!

When I pick up the album!

LisaT Thread views: 2,456

Re: Calling all NEWLYWEDS--important photographer question!

I think the final contract payment was due when we received our proofs.

When we ordered our album, we had to pay for any extras (enlargements, extra pages) then, not when it was completed.

julybride444 Thread views: 2,456

Re: Important photographer question--(Newlywed Advice needed Too)!

On the date. We're not getting an album though-we're making our own.

Our photographer is Jonathan Hubschman

www.makarion.com

ChristineC68 Thread views: 2,456

Re: Calling all NEWLYWEDS--important photographer question!

Our final payment is due when we order our album.

Annieb Thread views: 2,456

Re: Calling all NEWLYWEDS--important photographer question!

I feel like there is something shady about a photographer asking to be paid COMPLETELY before you even get to see their work...what incentive to they have to follow through (besides reputation)???

LisaT Thread views: 2,456

Re: Calling all NEWLYWEDS--important photographer question!

they have a contractual obligation to follow though but I understand why its disturbing. What photographer?

Scoop Thread views: 2,456

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Although we paid for most of it before the wedding....the remaining $400 was paid when I picked up the proofs.

jenny2penny Thread views: 2,456

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HeatherandNick Thread views: 2,456

Re: Important photographer question--(Newlywed Advice needed Too)!

when we pick up the album
and I used Grey Studios in Floral Park

maysie18 Thread views: 2,456

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We're using Ed Collins - paid $400 to hold the date, 80% of balance due when proofs are in; final payment due when we get our album

AmyKay Thread views: 2,456

Re: Important photographer question--(Newlywed Advice needed Too)!

our final payment was due on the day we picked up our proofs

babybride Thread views: 2,456

Re: Important photographer question--(Newlywed Advice needed Too)!

Our final payment (can't remember how much) is due after the wedding. I think when we pick up the proofs.

princess99 Thread views: 2,456

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We gave a deposit when we book him, then a little bit more, and then when we pick up the albums we give the final payment.

julybride444 Thread views: 2,456

Re: Calling all NEWLYWEDS--important photographer question!

reputation can be a pretty strong incentive.....

Jordan Thread views: 2,456

Re: Important photographer question--(Newlywed Advice needed Too)!

We have 3 payments...1/3 when we sign, 1/3 the week of the wedding and 1/3 when we pickup the album(s).

Sandy&Ben Thread views: 2,456

Re: Important photographer question--(Newlywed Advice needed Too)!

I believe it is when I pick up my proofs (or maybe my album) - still a year away so I'm not sure.

I am using North Island Photography.
North Island Photography

Teri Thread views: 2,456

Re: Calling all NEWLYWEDS--important photographer question!

We had about 5 deadlines! The bulk was due when we picked up our proofs - then another chunck of change when we picked up our enlargements. Then a small balance when the album is ready.

christine1221 Thread views: 2,456

Re: Calling all NEWLYWEDS--important photographer question!

We used Imagine.

We paid a deposit. Then the majority was due the day of. The balance was due when the proofs came in.

I agree with the others, I wouldn't want to pay all of the $$$ upfront. Suppose something happened?