Thoughts on Table Cameras

Original post by CantWaitMay04

Mar 30, 2004 06:49 PM

Each person I've spoken to has a different opinion. So...I'm looking for yours.

darly Posted: Mar 31, 2004 09:31 AM

Re: Thoughts on Table Cameras

I am planning on using them too...I can get the developed at COSTCO or BJ's and save a little money there - I think it would be worth it...

Anyone have any good sites for ordering the cameras??

diamondgrlie Posted: Mar 31, 2004 09:35 AM

Re: Thoughts on Table Cameras

I'm not going to. First I am spending sooo much on the photographer and video that I feel guilty spending even more on table cameras plus the developing costs.

tourist Posted: Mar 31, 2004 09:45 AM

Re: Thoughts on Table Cameras

I was going to, because FFIL wanted us too, but now I am thinking it will take away from the look of the table, so I am waiting to see if he brings it up again.

I was trying to come up with another way to do it, liek have a basket of the by the place card table with anote sayign feel free to tke one, but then they may not be evenly distributed.
Also, so many friends & family members have digital cameras & at my other friends weddings, people always email pictures to the couple while they are on there honeymoon.

MCDO15 Posted: Mar 31, 2004 09:49 AM

Re: Thoughts on Table Cameras

remember to get these pictures on CD when you get them developed

tourist Posted: Mar 31, 2004 09:53 AM

Re: Thoughts on Table Cameras

ooh--good point!

May2004 Posted: Mar 31, 2004 10:02 AM

Re: Thoughts on Table Cameras

I'm still not sure....because I'm just afraid people will take stupid pictures and then I'll find out after I developed and spend my money on them

usuk2004 Posted: Mar 31, 2004 10:05 AM

Re: Thoughts on Table Cameras

We just got ours back two days ago. They were fun because while most of the professional pics are focused on us, the table camera pics are just all of our guests acting goofy. I loved them and laughed a ton while looking through them!

sweetadeline Posted: Mar 31, 2004 10:07 AM

Re: Thoughts on Table Cameras

I'm not using them because the manufacturing process used to make them is really bad for the environment. I figure that guests will bring their own cameras ... I'm going to bring mine and leave it with my sister.

JP&EP Posted: Mar 31, 2004 10:34 AM

Re: Thoughts on Table Cameras

Absolutely. My brother got some really great shots from his table cameras that were not captured by the photographer. I think it's worth it.

dita531 Posted: Mar 31, 2004 12:56 PM

Re: Thoughts on Table Cameras

NO! Don't waste your money...I worked in a photolab for 5 years. I've seen my fair share of how these photos turn out. Most of the time the biggest problem is that people forget to use the flash so the picture is all grainy and dark. Quality film also counts, anything other than Kodak or Fuji is garbage. Then you have people who just take horrible pictures. They'll take one from across the table so that the flash hits the centerpeice in the pic and the person on the otherside is all dark. Then you have the men who go into the mens room wiht it and take pictures of their you know whats.
My advice- let the professionals take the pics.

Anniegrl Posted: Mar 31, 2004 01:00 PM

Re: Thoughts on Table Cameras

I am, and I'm doing half b&w film cameras and half color (Kodak 800 speed film). I'm not sure the b&w's will come out that great, but if they do I'll be happy!

MCDO15 Posted: Mar 31, 2004 01:04 PM

Re: Thoughts on Table Cameras

Posted by May2004

I'm still not sure....because I'm just afraid people will take stupid pictures and then I'll find out after I developed and spend my money on them

to spend 6 dollors (probally get it cheap it) or so on a roll of film that can have great stuff on there is a small price to pay compared to the 100's or 1000's that your spending on the photographer

wenndypoo Posted: Mar 31, 2004 01:07 PM

Re: Thoughts on Table Cameras

I'm still not sure.
On one hand, I'm sure I'll get pictures the photographer would never get. It would be nice to have pictures of the tables and people doing goofy things.
On the other hand, I think the concept is pretty played out (IMO). There have been cameras on the table at every wedding I've been to for the last few years. I always feel obligated to take pictures. It's not fun any more (for me any way).

nov04LIbride Posted: Mar 31, 2004 03:26 PM

Re: Thoughts on Table Cameras

We're doing it. I think it will be fun to see what pics. people take. I have never been to a wedding with them (OK, I have never been to a wedding at all, so it isn't played out for me!).

september2004 Posted: Mar 31, 2004 03:33 PM

Re: Thoughts on Table Cameras

nope, not doing them...

all the pictures i have seen from friends who did this were awful! there is just something about it that i never liked...i don’t know why...