Photograhers- What would you choose? same as (BHB)

My FH and I went on various interviews during the last few days. We met with three different photographers. Question-We have narrowed it down to two studios. The first has a great reputation, and the package is on the order of $7K; the second has a very good reputation and is on the order of $4k. My FH and I were very pleased with the work of both places, but admit that the first has higher quality pictures, but offered less pictures in the package. (My FH also was 'wowed' a little more by the first studio). I am worried about overburdening my parents...What would you do?

My personal philosophy is that your wedding pictures are the one place where you shouldn't feel like you're 'settling.' That being said, it sounds like you really liked both places. If you don't mind me asking, what was it about the $7K place that wowed you? Was it technique, effects, etc? Could you be certain to get that same photographer?

If you really love the first one, then go for it. Maybe you can help out your parents by making up the difference between the 2 prices. Who are you deciding between? I'm only asking because some girls might have helpful info on them. Good luck!!

ETA: If you haven't already, maybe ask to see a whole set of proofs from a wedding to see all the photos they take, not just what they put in the albums.

You are right ... one should not settle when it comes to the pictures. I meet with the person that would be doing the pictures and he was great. I saw the different albums as well as the proofs. I think we will go with the more expensive one and figure out the payment as it comes.