Is it worth it ..

mls282 Posted: Jul 25, 2008 10:35 AM

Is it worth it ..

to pay an extra $900 to have a second photographer for half of the day????

jtgarsik Posted: Jul 25, 2008 11:11 AM

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ABSOFREAKIN' LUTELY!!!! they get a whole 'nother persepective of shots. If you're going for more traditional posed photos then don't bother, BUT if u're going for a candid photojournalistic style then without a doubt yes. u'll be so happy u did!

DrWho Posted: Jul 25, 2008 11:13 AM

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I polled 'yes', but I forgot to ask how big your wedding is. If it's 75 people, then probably not. If it's more than that, yes.

mls282 Posted: Jul 25, 2008 12:44 PM

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Yikes... its 50-50.... What to do ????

Valerie-Joe Posted: Jul 25, 2008 12:49 PM

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Did you book with the photographer already? If you really want it, maybe you can find one that has an assistant. Or you could negotiate with that one to be cheaper or instead of an extra album, etc. The only time that it may be important is when you are saying your vows so that they can get both of your faces.

I know a lot of people who only had one - and they lived! Don't stress!

PreshusSmurf Posted: Jul 25, 2008 01:02 PM

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not getting a 2nd photographer is one of the only things i would change if i had my wedding to do all over again.

we had one ... and a lot of important shots were missed!!

Cruelty571 Posted: Jul 25, 2008 01:04 PM

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If you can afford it, then definitely. He can get the candid shots that photographer #1 might've missed while he was taking pics of you.

MJDoc12 Posted: Jul 25, 2008 01:28 PM

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first thing is can you afford it?

if you can afford it without any issues--then you can go for it.

dedecakes Posted: Jul 25, 2008 02:53 PM

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I agree, if you have the extra cash to do it, I say yes. It can't hurt, but do I think it's worth it? No. The pictures may not be professional, but your guests will be taking pictures that your professional photographer misses. I'm sure your FMIL will take pictures of the groomsmen getting ready at the house. Or, if you are having a videographer, make sure to tell him/her to focus on the things that the photographer misses.

FuTuRe MrS MaZz Posted: Jul 25, 2008 02:59 PM

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i wouldnt do it... thats alot for shots that the 2nd photo may or may not miss... and if you think about it, how many shots will really be worth all that $$?