Photographers

Original post by Soon2beMrs.D

Nov 23, 2005 04:48 PM

Please help me. I am having a really hard time picking a photographer. I have met with Deja Vu, Jovon and Imagine Studios. Deja Vu gave me a quote of $4600, Jovon $7300 and Imagine $7000. Now that is a lot of money and a big price difference. I have seen proofs from somebody that used Deja Vu and the pictures were nice, but they all looked too posed and I want a lot of candid and photojournalistic pictures. My budget tells me to go with Deja Vu but my taste tells me otherwise. Also, a friend suggested that I make an appointment with Silverfox and Fine Art. Any suggestions? Does anybody have any information or experience with any of the above photgraphers? Slowly everybody is getting booked and I don't have much time with the holidays and all.

mtdr1106 Posted: Nov 24, 2005 11:53 PM

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Posted by BEANS

I booked JoVon, but try DUET alot of brides here booked them.

jovon does BEAUTIFUL work - but i booked duet - they also do great work - but was easier on my budget.

silverfox's work WOWED me - you may want to visit them because the are very flexible - you pick what you want to pay for and may be able to work them into your budget.

good luck!!

cjb88 Posted: Nov 25, 2005 08:46 AM

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try leli maybe?? i read some where one here that he used to work for JoVon... he has decent prices too....

shellibean Posted: Nov 25, 2005 09:16 AM

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Posted by BelMal

Have you looked at North Island...I just booked them last week. Husband/wife team that have different styles so you get the standard must have shots with the more candid photojournalistic shots. They were very reasonable...4500 for my album (40 pictures), 2 parents albums (20 pictures) and about 800 proofs. www.niphotoinc.com

You have to check out North Island. Michael does incredible work, you won't be disappointed!

CKJ906 Posted: Nov 25, 2005 10:08 AM

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Posted by cjb88

try leli maybe?? i read some where one here that he used to work for JoVon... he has decent prices too....

The guys from Leli, Fine Art and 12th Night all worked together at JoVon then split up into their own companies.

And all the ads in magazines from Fine Art was work done by Jimmy b/c the past ads I've seen Jozieb (a LIW bride) has been in them and Jimmy was her photographer. Maybe the old ads were done by Chuck.

BRod-Cheng Posted: Nov 25, 2005 10:21 AM

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Did you try Twelfth Night? They are great with candids and they they do a la cart.

VS11 Posted: Nov 25, 2005 11:14 AM

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Fine Art is amazing...

Marryme117 Posted: Nov 25, 2005 09:33 PM

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we booked spelman studios. their work is so beautiful. our package was 5300 for their top package.

kaklesmay Posted: Nov 26, 2005 11:14 AM

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SilverFox is amazing and Duet and much cheaper.

Joyous1995 Posted: Nov 26, 2005 11:50 PM

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I just had my engagement photos with chris at ************** and I loved how they came out. I choose the $4000 package. I shopped around and I loved their work.

MrsFudge Posted: Nov 27, 2005 08:25 AM

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We booked Patken. Another suggestion! Good Luck!

Basia Posted: Nov 30, 2005 10:10 AM

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sent you forum mail.

Good luck!

STBH Posted: Nov 30, 2005 10:20 AM

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Definitely try Velvet Studios and Duet. I pick Duet!!!

diluvchu Posted: Nov 30, 2005 02:19 PM

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Posted by shellibean

Posted by BelMal

Have you looked at North Island...I just booked them last week. Husband/wife team that have different styles so you get the standard must have shots with the more candid photojournalistic shots. They were very reasonable...4500 for my album (40 pictures), 2 parents albums (20 pictures) and about 800 proofs. www.niphotoinc.com

You have to check out North Island. Michael does incredible work, you won't be disappointed!

I agree. I also am using North Island. Michael's work is outstanding. Good Luck with your search!