What photg/videog and why?

Ok, I might get a little annoying as I'm going to post each thing seperately, but I just don't want to get confused, so this one is about PHOTOGs and VIDEOGs...

What photog are you using and why?
What do you get in your contract?
approx how much is it costing?
$= Under $1999.00
$$= $2000.00-$4999.00
$$$= $5000.00-$7999.00
$$$$= $8000.00-9999.00


edit- sorry I used the same table for each topic

I'm using Proline for both photo and video. I'm paying under $5500 for both. The owner grew up around the block from me and went to school with my sister, so I'm very comfortable with them. I also have a good friend who used them a few years ago and was very happy. FM me if you want more info.

ETA: I didn't really look at the prices you posted. The prices in your high range there are some of the less expensive options for photo ALONE. I would expect to pay more than $2K minimum for both.

I am using Thomas Paul for both, I absolutely love his photo work that I have seen on this site and also that he showed me when I met with him. He is a very down to earth person and I am very comfortable and confident with him.

Paying $5300 for both

Photo: Amanda Picone, I won a package with her...no brainer!! And she's amaaaaaazzzzinggg!!!

Video: Amore Video...Super nice and easy to deal with and very reasonable!!

I chose to go with a local photographer in Brooklyn.

Why:
Because he does some great editing work and I liked what he had to show us. You can tell he loves his job and he will do everything he can to make sure you get the best photo's of your wedding.

Contract:
We gave him our budget and he gave us everything we wanted.
~Engagement session (with all the proofs)
~All day coverage. (1 photog and 1 assistant)
-22 premium prints
-450 4x6 proof prints
-125 thank you cards
-1 flush mount album for ourselves
-2 parent albums
-negatives of all photo's taken (high resolution and standard resolution)
-Online proofing
~Video coverage starting when I arrive at the church
-wireless mic on FH so everything is heard on the video
-honeymoon montage
-lifetime montage
-guest interviews
-3 dvd's

How much: $5500

We are using Lana Rowe for photo $$

Couped Up for Video $

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Posted by jcreilly

i am paying more then what you have down i think most people are

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I am paying way way way less than the highest amt...

Check out J'adore Love (www.jadorelove.com). They start at $1500 and are willing to work with you on a personalized package.

I am using Thomas Paul (Photo). Based on his work alone, I love his style - its very creative & unique. The reviews on him are excellent. When we met with him, we loved him even more. I think its very important to feel comfortable with your photographer and also like his/her personality too. He is so nice, down to earth, we both really felt very comfortable with him and really liked him a lot as a person. Mostly, we loved his work - very talented.

As per video - still researching.

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Posted by MikesBride2B

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Posted by jcreilly

i am paying more then what you have down i think most people are

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I am paying way way way less than the highest amt...

Check out J'adore Love (www.jadorelove.com). They start at $1500 and are willing to work with you on a personalized package.

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thank you we actually already booked our photo/viedo and they are doing alot as well e-pic and my save the dates so i think it was worth it

I fell in love with Thomas Pauls work from the second i layed eyes on his website!

My DH just wanted to get the feel of someone else (he just didnt want to admit i had a winner..lol) so we went to someone else first- and walked right out without hesitation..

Upon meeting Thomas- my dh was like.. Ok..so when do we book..LOL

We LOOVEDDDDDDD our epic shoot!

Our wedding day - this page wont fit all the nice things i have to say about Thomas and his crew!

I should be getting my proofs today!

I just ADORED this man and his work! Positive energy all around and that's what every bride needs on her wedding day..

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Posted by gemini10

I am using Thomas Paul (Photo). Based on his work alone, I love his style - its very creative & unique. The reviews on him are excellent. When we met with him, we loved him even more. I think its very important to feel comfortable with your photographer and also like his/her personality too. He is so nice, down to earth, we both really felt very comfortable with him and really liked him a lot as a person. Mostly, we loved his work - very talented.

As per video - still researching.

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We used Thomas Paul and the video crew that he recommended were just as professional and comfortable to be around!

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Posted by Aliaxtra

I fell in love with Thomas Pauls work from the second i layed eyes on his website!

My DH just wanted to get the feel of someone else (he just didnt want to admit i had a winner..lol) so we went to someone else first- and walked right out without hesitation..

Upon meeting Thomas- my dh was like.. Ok..so when do we book..LOL

We LOOVEDDDDDDD our epic shoot!

Our wedding day - this page wont fit all the nice things i have to say about Thomas and his crew!

I should be getting my proofs today!

I just ADORED this man and his work! Positive energy all around and that's what every bride needs on her wedding day..

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I just became even more excited after reading your post! He is my favorite vendor, I cant say eniugh about him! We have our E-pics scheduled for July at Sunken Meadow Park - very excited. Happy to hear about the video too - thank you! I would love to hear some feedback for those that received their video back. I haven't heard any reviews on the video. Although, if they are working with Thomas Paul - I am sure they are great!

I am using Photography In Style and my package falls in this category $$$, for photography and video. If you got the standard package it would fall under $ category.

I am using John because his style is less traditional and he has lots of creative and fun ideas that will make my album timeless as well as fun to look at. He also has a great personality!

we r using duet for photo n video n paying 5k

i know 6 people who have used them and all raved..so when i went to see them they blew me away and i booked on the spot

What photog are you using and why- I am booked with 12th night. I booked with them because of what I am getting in a basic package, the work produced, and the fact that Dom answered my questions and made me and my mom feel really comfy. My photographer is Mike

What do you get in your contract- 10 hours of coverage, printed unmarked proofs, thank you card design, pics on a hi res CD.

approx how much is it costing- FOR MY package- $= Under $1999.00



Halo video- coverage for both the ceremony and RH.
my package is about $950

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Posted by asg450

I chose to go with a local photographer in Brooklyn.

Why:
Because he does some great editing work and I liked what he had to show us. You can tell he loves his job and he will do everything he can to make sure you get the best photo's of your wedding.

Contract:
We gave him our budget and he gave us everything we wanted.
~Engagement session (with all the proofs)
~All day coverage. (1 photog and 1 assistant)
-22 premium prints
-450 4x6 proof prints
-125 thank you cards
-1 flush mount album for ourselves
-2 parent albums
-negatives of all photo's taken (high resolution and standard resolution)
-Online proofing
~Video coverage starting when I arrive at the church
-wireless mic on FH so everything is heard on the video
-honeymoon montage
-lifetime montage
-guest interviews
-3 dvd's

How much: $5500

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Who are you using? I'm from Brooklyn!