Photography -- High Res Disc

Original post by Almostawife

Jul 19, 2008 10:43 AM

So I met with two photographers so far. Both were equally priced but, photographer A's package better suited my needs (I have divorced parents so need 3 of everything) and more pics per album, etc. Photographer, B's package did not include everything we needed, but did included giving us a high res disc with all the pics so that we can make up additionals as needed. The other, which package was better, did not. They will not release the high res dics, will only give low res which cannot be reproduced.

I'm curious as to how many of your photographers are giving you the high res disc? Photographer A says no good studio will and Photographer B says it is more common practice today.

Is this common practice today or are we getting a better deal by getting the high res disc? How many of you are getting the high res disc with your package. And which photographer are you using?

Valerie-Joe Posted: Jul 21, 2008 05:49 PM

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Posted by Abby2678

Posted by Valerie-Joe

Who are the photographers you were looking at? Did you use any of the Royalton vendors (aside from flowers of course)?

I am using a Rpyalton vendor....and u??? do i have to ask for the disk??

I haven't picked one yet. Still trying to figure it out. Who are you using?

Abby2678 Posted: Jul 21, 2008 07:42 PM

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Posted by Valerie-Joe

Posted by Abby2678

Posted by Valerie-Joe

Who are the photographers you were looking at? Did you use any of the Royalton vendors (aside from flowers of course)?

I am using a Rpyalton vendor....and u??? do i have to ask for the disk??

I haven't picked one yet. Still trying to figure it out. Who are you using?

Glenmar....Joey is great!!! I am using John as my photog but Joey (girl) is my point person)!

Dani777 Posted: Jul 21, 2008 08:05 PM

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All the photographers we went to offered the Res Disc... so it's odd NOT hearing that they will give you one. It's more common b/c you can either do everything yourself to make duplicates, OR, you can just bring it to Costco or something simular and have them do it. In my opinion it just works out better in the long run... JUST in case...

shelly17711 Posted: Jul 21, 2008 09:01 PM

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I only visited one so far and they would only give me a low-res DVD and they wanted me to pay extra for that! Anybody have a list of the ppl who give high-res ones? I need help....

he gives me butterflies Posted: Jul 21, 2008 09:15 PM

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Posted by Abby2678

Posted by Valerie-Joe

Posted by Abby2678

Posted by Valerie-Joe

Who are the photographers you were looking at? Did you use any of the Royalton vendors (aside from flowers of course)?

I am using a Rpyalton vendor....and u??? do i have to ask for the disk??

I haven't picked one yet. Still trying to figure it out. Who are you using?

Glenmar....Joey is great!!! I am using John as my photog but Joey (girl) is my point person)!

fh and i went with tom from glenmar

Almostawife Posted: Jul 22, 2008 12:32 AM

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Posted by Abby2678

Posted by Valerie-Joe

Posted by Abby2678

Posted by Valerie-Joe

Who are the photographers you were looking at? Did you use any of the Royalton vendors (aside from flowers of course)?

I am using a Rpyalton vendor....and u??? do i have to ask for the disk??

I haven't picked one yet. Still trying to figure it out. Who are you using?

Glenmar....Joey is great!!! I am using John as my photog but Joey (girl) is my point person)!

They are the ones that won't give the high res disc.

Jayla127 Posted: Jul 22, 2008 12:34 AM

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IMO!! Photography A is just trying to make money off of you. Most photographers will give you a hi-res CD for you to make your own copies.

Almostawife Posted: Jul 22, 2008 12:35 AM

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I have been to three photographrs as of tonight. One more tomorrow and 3 of the 4 will give the discs. GLENMAR will not, you have to wait 3 years.

Abby2678 Posted: Jul 22, 2008 08:00 AM

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wow....i didnt event hink to ask...i asked for the origfinal video as I hae a degree in video editing and I made them write it in my cocntract....should i do the same for pics!!!???

FuTuRe MrS MaZz Posted: Jul 22, 2008 08:39 AM

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we are getting a high resolution cd with all pics... our photographer keps nothing from us! he doesnt give us prints (which cuts costs) b/c we will have the cd to do it all on our own!

yswedding Posted: Jul 22, 2008 08:48 AM

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There are still some photographers that shoot on film! Getting a High Res Disc out of film takes some work. I'm sure they can send it somewhere to be done, but they probably don't want to bother with it.

If they are using digital photography, IMO its stupid for them to even charge for the disk, its just a mater of a few clicks.

They should charge for their work.

gabbie83 Posted: Jul 22, 2008 08:56 AM

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we got 2 cd's def worth it -
i wouldnt have signed without it.
8 cents per print off snapfish, got to love it :)

Almostawife Posted: Jul 22, 2008 09:42 AM

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Posted by Abby2678

wow....i didnt event hink to ask...i asked for the origfinal video as I hae a degree in video editing and I made them write it in my cocntract....should i do the same for pics!!!???

If you are using GlenMar, they will not give the disc for 3 years. They asked me what they could do so I would sign and I said give us the disc and they said absolutly not.

Abby2678 Posted: Jul 22, 2008 10:24 AM

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so wait....i cant do my own pics for 3 years...i dont know if I can deal with that!!! How do I fight it with them...can i offer to pay more to get the dic earlier than 3 years...

Almostawife Posted: Jul 22, 2008 10:27 AM

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They are an old school studio and they were willing to loose us because of the disc. You have to buy all your prints from them.

FuTuRe MrS MaZz Posted: Jul 22, 2008 10:33 AM

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Posted by StacyJill2009

Posted by Abby2678

wow....i didnt event hink to ask...i asked for the origfinal video as I hae a degree in video editing and I made them write it in my cocntract....should i do the same for pics!!!???

If you are using GlenMar, they will not give the disc for 3 years. They asked me what they could do so I would sign and I said give us the disc and they said absolutly not.

wow... that crazy... im glad i didnt use them now knowing they have that kinda attitude about it...

stelli821 Posted: Jul 22, 2008 10:33 AM

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Most of the studios we went to offered a high res disk except Patken who said they would give it to us after 6 months -1 year. I asked her why (I thought it was really weird) and she flat out told me (after I persisted) bc they wanted us to buy extra prints through them after the wedding. That REALLY rubbed me the wrong way and I left. We went with Golden Moments--they offer album packages (if you want them) AND a high res disk. They're fantastic all around...