Patken (Why)

Patken (Why)

Of all the photographers you have seen who do you like the best so far?

Patken (Why) Karen

I've seen Gray, Glenmar, Fine Art and Creative Composition.

So far I like Gray and Fine Art the best. Creative Compostion looked like they would be great but they seemed to like to hear themselves talk. I don't think I could handle that all day. Also there prices were pretty high.

Should I see anyone else? Maybe Jovon or Imagine Studios.

Patken (Why)

If you want to work directly with a photographer, and not a photography studio, I recommend that you check out Laurie Studio (www.lauriestudio.com). It is owned by the one and only photographer on premises (Ken Manwiller (sp?)), and is managed by his wife. They do an incredible job. I'm going to get my engagement photos done next month, which are included in my wedding package. We are having them done in his studio, as well as at 2 locations (park and beach). He will be with me on my wedding day from 1 pm until my reception is over at midnight. I can not say enough good things about him. I am so pleased! They also hire an outside photojournalist, who is also amazing. I am having both.
Okay, enough of my endless chit chat.: ) If anyone wants more information, please feel free to ask!

Patken (Why) Sue - long

I met with Chuck at Fine Art. He was really nice. Two of my friends used them. One of which I was the maid of honor. They both used Jimmy (the owner). I saw albums that Chuck did and they seemed good. They definitely are more flexible than some of the other studios.

I was suppose to meet with Ernie but due to confusion over the appt. I met with Steve. They seemed very professional and I have heard nothing but raves. However I was short on time and told Steve that but he continued to speak endlessly. I am more of a get to the point type of girl. Their prices also are high but as I said they seemed to do great work.

I never met with Imagine Studios but have heard good things from different boards. They are far out in Suffolk and living in Manhattan I`m not sure I want to travel that far.

I am looking at studios that have a few photographers because I am concerned that if something happens to that one person or weather is bad (marrying in Feb.)there might be a problem. I would rather know there is another photographer that could take his/her place.

Sorry this is so long.

Patken (Why)

Have you ever heard of anyone using a guy named Al?
Did you see any other photographers?
Why are they so much lower than others?

Patken (Why) Karen

We are using Ernie at Creative Compositions, and he is great! When we met with him he was so personable and took the time to really give us the information that we needed. We did think that they were a little on the pricey side, but well worth it! Pictures last forever!!

Good luck, you will definetely find exactly what you are looking for!:-)

Why I didnt like Sherwood...

Can't speak for Sue but I thought Sherwood was too traditional and too expensive.

When I told them I wanted to have a 70% candid/photojournalistic approach they insisted that I hire a second photographer. So I asked why couldn't I just hire the photojournalistic photographer (considering the traditional photographer wouldn't be doing much anyway)- they told me that the traditional photographer is part of the package even if hes not doing anything. By the way - that package was over 10K, not including Black & White!

Patken (Why)

I am using Patken in May! Has anyone ever used Vinnie before from there?? The albums I saw there were great!!!