Photography

Jayla127 Posted: Jul 23, 2006 04:58 PM

Photography

Has anyone booked their photographer yet? Is it too early? The reason I asked is because I tried to book with a photographer and was told that they didn't have prices for 2008 yet so he can't quote me a price. Which, in turn is telling me that I can't book until 2008.

HELP LADIES?

Thoughts!
Suggestions?
Advice?

susdoug Posted: Jul 23, 2006 05:30 PM

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That is kind of strange. All the photographers we have talked to said we can book now for 08. We haven't booked anyone yet, but they said they would give us 06 or 07 prices(depending on the photographer). Many don't have their 08 prices, but I think it is unreasonable to expect you to wait until 08 to book with him. He could end up booked on that date. Can't he just book you and give him a deposit? If you really want that photographer, make it clear to him and see what he can do. Hope that helps.

ant n tilde Posted: Jul 24, 2006 10:01 AM

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i talked to Lombardo last week and I am going to Patken tomorrow - so far i had no problems with ANY of my vendors with the 2008 prices. . .

the reason that i booked so early is specifically to get 2006 prices - and I personally wouldn't book with anyone who was giving me 2007 or 2008 prices - since it is customary to give prices for hte year you book in not the year of the wedding

if i were you i would try a different place!

Katie33 Posted: Jul 24, 2006 10:24 AM

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I LOVE Patken!! Thats who we are using!! They take beautiful pics. Thats one of the things im most excited about with the wedding.

Sorry for crashing your board.

Chrissywish Posted: Jul 24, 2006 11:37 AM

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I would move on and keep looking. He sounds like he is in the business for the money and doesn't want to commit until he can see what the 08 numbers will look like. I may be wrong and he may be a stand up guy, but I know I would keep looking if someone told me I cannot book for 08 yet

ant n tilde Posted: Jul 24, 2006 02:33 PM

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Posted by Katie33

I LOVE Patken!! Thats who we are using!! They take beautiful pics. Thats one of the things im most excited about with the wedding.

Sorry for crashing your board.

i have seen pics on the boards and i fell in love with them i cant wait to meet with them!!!!!!!!!!!

i will give a full report after tomorrow night! they are a little out of my budget so hopefully i cant try to work something out!

MattandTricia07 Posted: Jul 24, 2006 02:42 PM

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hey ladies, I'm crashing your boards....

I get so upset when vendors tell me I have soo much time. One of pros of having a long engagement is that you can book vendors early, get better deals and not be as stressed! I hate when anyone second guesses that. Honestly, whenever people tell me I have so much time, it turns me off. I would look elsewhere.

stlmn2u Posted: Jul 24, 2006 05:17 PM

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I booked my photographer July 13 and I'm getting married May of 2008....

Jayla127 Posted: Jul 24, 2006 10:54 PM

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Thanks Ladies for all the advice. I just started looking for photographers. and I have a list of potentials. The photography company was Twelfth Night Photography. I just thought it was strange to give me a response like that. Oh, well
NEXT!!!

Danigrl28 Posted: Jul 25, 2006 07:57 PM

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We used Proline Studios and loved everything about them

stlmn2u Posted: Jul 25, 2006 10:34 PM

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Posted by Danigrl28

We used Proline Studios and loved everything about them

That's who I'm using....They are so great!!! My best friend used them in 2001 and my sister used them in 2004....They do awesome work!!!

snowcutie82 Posted: Aug 29, 2006 05:15 PM

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Hi Girls,

My good friend was engaged this year and is also having an '08 wedding. Sometimes I check out this forum to help her out (she doesn't get access to it!) and I figured I would return the favor to all of you girls.

She's looking into her photography now and recommends this site...hope it helps a little : )

http://www.wpja.com/

sorry if you've already seen this site before! Happy planning.

Tom and Mel Posted: Sep 02, 2006 07:49 PM

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We just booked Deja Vu studios in Mineola and they had no problem giving us a price and booking our business. It may be to early to discuss details but we have the pick of the litter since we are so early. That is the best part. I would move on then and find a photographer that will help you. Alot of them share insight on how your day should run. This may be helpful in booking other vendors you want. You deserve the best since it is so early.