Photography dilema..Long

Ok, so I recently visited NY from FL to see some photographers to try and make a decision. FH and I met with 7 photographers in a week along with trying to make the rounds with the fam. (don't ask me how, I think we had a couple of 28 hr days in there )

There are two that stand out: one seems like it should be the right decision (on paper that is) They had incredible prices, good packages, and I have heard nothing but good things about them. But I felt no 'connection' when we met with them. I felt like if I didn't ask any questions we would have sat in silence.

Then there is another place that is slightly over our budget (about $1500 bucks ) but the photographer was great. I felt like we had known him for years and his work was awesome. But we are already tight with our budget.

So ladies, do I suck it up, cut corners somewhere, and go with who I feel comfortable with or do I go for the place I am not so comfortable with and hope for the best because they are cheaper??

What do I do????

personally, I look for connection first, it is important to feel comfortable with the person

did you see Leli photography...he has wonderful packages and is flexible
his prices are reasonable and his work is amazing
FM for details

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Posted by Aga

personally, I look for connection first, it is important to feel comfortable with the person

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I feel the same way

I agree-- try to negotiate... but if its not TOO much over your budget, go with your gut. You pictures will last past the day of your wedding and you want them to be good!

Good luck!

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Posted by shawl

There's a third option: negotiate! Tell the photographer that you prefer that you do prefer them, but they are out of your budget, and if they can't come down in price, you'll have to go with the other people you met with - I bet there's some movement on price!

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I completly agree. You should have who you feel comfortable with and hopefully they will be able to help you out!

Thanks girls for all the suggestions.

I think I will speak with them to see what kind of deal they can come up with, because being comfortable with the person is more important than savings a few bucks. My thinking is that if I am not comfortable it will probably show up in my pics.

definitely negotiate...i think comfort is a huge deal when working with a photographer.
and the photography is a huge part of the day - definitely worth a splurge!

this is my take:

REALLY examine the photographs. absent the photographer being a real jerk, go with who will get you the shots you want. as long as the person has a professional demeanor i don't care if we 'connect' or not.

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Posted by shawl

There's a third option: negotiate! Tell the photographer that you prefer that you do prefer them, but they are out of your budget, and if they can't come down in price, you'll have to go with the other people you met with - I bet there's some movement on price!

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I agree. just because a price is written on paper, doesn't mean it is carved in stone

I agree, negotiate with the one you love. Tell him the quote from the other place, and tell him that although you love him and his work, that you can't justify the differnce in price. Maybe he'll meet you half way if not match the other price.

Good luck!

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Posted by shawl

There's a third option: negotiate! Tell the photographer that you prefer that you do prefer them, but they are out of your budget, and if they can't come down in price, you'll have to go with the other people you met with - I bet there's some movement on price!

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That was exactly what I was gonna say! Maybe they can take a few things out of the package that you don't 'have to have.' You can always add them in after the wedding if its in your budget then.

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Posted by Corduroy94


That was exactly what I was gonna say! Maybe they can take a few things out of the package that you don't 'have to have.' You can always add them in after the wedding if its in your budget then.

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That's my suggestion. If can't really talk them down in price, see if you can go with a smaller package or if they will discount the package if you take things out (or get smaller albums or something)

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Posted by september2004

this is my take:

REALLY examine the photographs. absent the photographer being a real jerk, go with who will get you the shots you want. as long as the person has a professional demeanor i don't care if we 'connect' or not.

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I agree- you don't have to form a life-long connection or anything- just get wonderful photos at a decent price.

Step 1: Try to negotiate with the one you enjoyed talking to.

Step 2: ...the one you don't feel comfortable with, why the lack of comfort? It is simply that he's quiet and doesn't talk? Well how much talking do you want your photographer to do at your wedding? His job isn't really to make conversation but to take great pics.

You need to examine what it was that made you uncomfortable. If it's an issue of trust/sincirety, then you should pause. But if the pictures are exactly the kind that you want, then that's what matters. - Call up some people who've had him before for some peace of mind.