hello.... so I got my first quote for a photographer. I'm not sure what to think. I am on a limited budget, and I was kinda hoping to not spend too much on vendors. I was quoted on the lowest package which is 10 hrs, 8 by 10 book, 75 thank yous, complimentary e pics. DVD montage, umm not sure if that was it, oh and like 1 -8 by 10 and a five by seven etc. Anyway, the price came to 3000. Is that normal or good?
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I am probably not much help considering that I have only met with one photographer this far and got a base quote for $7,500! I knew that this photographer was high end when I made the appointment, but I do think that $3,000 is a good and reasonable quote...I feel like that is the average cost for most. (but then again what do i know lol!!)
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go meet with thomas paul, patken and duet if you are on a budget...compare compare compare...
i know i saw packages from high end photographers with like nothing for 4000 all the way up to 8000 and i got a way better deal that included everything.
i'm glad i shopped around for the style i liked plus the biggest bang for my buck.
i think your price depends on who your photographer is.
ETA: just for clarification
rendel
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unique visions studio is $4,400 for both video and photo the best of the best packages, we got a discount for booking early and booking both together
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Posted by nic2011
go meet with thomas paul, patken and duet if you are on a budget...compare compare compare...
i know i saw packages from high end photographers with like nothing for 4000 all the way up to 8000 and i got a way better deal that included everything.
i'm glad i shopped around for the style i liked plus the biggest bang for my buck.
i think your price depends on who your photographer is.
ETA: just for clarification
I second this... and also remember that the full amount usually isn't due until you pick up your proofs... about a month or so after the wedding...
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sounds ok....did they offer parent albums? or did you not want them?
They were included in my package & im paying a little over $5000 with a videographer too
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Thanks girls, I'm getting anxiety thinking about how much everything is... I mean I don't want to go cheap and then not be happy with the final outcome, but I didn't realize that for basic packages they are so much!
The package I picked didn't include parent albums. I didn't think I wanted parent albums, but I did want the folios or 'brag books' she added them in for 100 more. So it makes my total package 3100. uhhhhh it is all a crime!!!! haha
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I wen tot get price quotes from Lighthouse Photography-spoke with Florio-he is awesome. I haven't booked yet but he is our runner up
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That is pretty normal. You can probably can get them to throw in something else if you really want. I think of it this way....pics are VERY IMPORTANT!! You probably don't wanna skimp on them.
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Posted by Jenn7982
Thanks girls, I'm getting anxiety thinking about how much everything is... I mean I don't want to go cheap and then not be happy with the final outcome, but I didn't realize that for basic packages they are so much!
The package I picked didn't include parent albums. I didn't think I wanted parent albums, but I did want the folios or 'brag books' she added them in for 100 more. So it makes my total package 3100. uhhhhh it is all a crime!!!! haha
Is this just for photographer or videographer too?
SoontobeGallagher
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That's not that great. Ours was about $5000 and that included a photo booth.
annabellagirl
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wow... I cant get over how expensive photos are!!! im afraid to start looking for a photog/vid - I was hoping not to go above $2K - Am i dreaming???
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Posted by annabellagirl
wow... I cant get over how expensive photos are!!! im afraid to start looking for a photog/vid - I was hoping not to go above $2K - Am i dreaming???
it will be difficult... but you can definitely find it... if you check out the thread about how much everyone paid for vendors...
granted the prices might not be the same.. but you can get close...
i will bump that thread for you
annabellagirl
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Thanks for the info girls...
Spring143
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i highly recommend Patken
carangel
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I am using my sisters wedding photographers, Lamar Wedding Center...her pics are fab and she got soooo much fo her money, its not even funny! I did look into other photographers before booking with them, but with our budget i decided why take a chance and get less...here is an example of one of their packages..(the one i got for under $2k), i am also using their videographers...for a bride on a budget i highly recommend them!!
Leather Designer Bridal Album (40 - 10x10’s w/ 70 images) Bride’s Family Coffee Table Book (40 - 5x7’s) Groom’s Family Coffee Table Book (40 - 5x7’s) Bridal Party Portraits (6 - 5x7’s) Bride and Groom Wall Portrait (1 - 16x20) 75 Photo Thank You Cards Coffee Table Proof Book Unlimited Online Proofs Master DVD of all images
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Sounds pretty typical. If you want parent albums, just make them on shutterfly for much cheaper. Do your parents really need a super expensive made to last forever album?? Just make sure your package includes the rights to the photos and the full digital images unwatermarked.
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3,000 is average. Duet starts at 2,395. You can either do 2 photographers and no album or 1 photog and albums. They were nice, I met with them the other day. I may be booking with them. I am ona budget too. They seem to give you a lot for your money compared to others I've seen. Good LucK!
