looking for wedding photographer/advise

thumper10

hey all,

We're getting married next year:D, during christmas:D, and because the time of the year have "just" began looking at things, met one photographer (so far) and was very happy with his manner and way of doing things, problem is he was 1700 bucks............included pre-meeting, coverage till first dance, slideshow of photos that night, dvd images and 50 7X5 prints, plus his dinner and an engagement shoot, but no album..(which is perfect)
Lovely and very recommended photographer, but the cost!! other are saying around 900 should be enough, but not sure what they are including......
He emailed today saying someone else is looking for the say date..ahhhhh

we're in the midlands area, need a photographer for dec 2012, all advise here is greatly appreciated.......:o

smelltheglove

There is no average price really, each photographer is completely different, has different overheads etc etc. I know some guys charging over 2k I think are worth every cent and others charging that might not be. If you know what you want and the price you want to pay then I would advise to look within your budget.

Your other option would be to reply to the photographer saying you were happy with him but you could only afford x amount, God loves a tryer!

thumper10

Any brides out there have anyone to recommend?? least then i could compare

Toots

I used Darren Purcell (www.visionary.ie) and was very happy with him. I notice on his website the prices all include an album but I'm sure he does packages for photos on disc only.

Cled

thumper10 wrote: »

Any brides out there have anyone to recommend?? least then i could compare

Hi thumper10, I'm getting quotes between 700 -950 for CD only and heard of a recommendation today for 500 for cd only. Have to check out the photographer yet. PM if you want the details I have so far!

Ballyman

thumper10 wrote: »

Any brides out there have anyone to recommend?? least then i could compare

Hi thumper. There is a list of photographers in the sticky on this forum where you can get some info and prices. If you need any help let me know.

Heineken Helen

smelltheglove wrote: »

Your other option would be to reply to the photographer saying you were happy with him but you could only afford x amount, God loves a tryer!

I would strongly agree with this... been there done that! If you have someone you want, think about what you can honestly afford and are willing to pay and be really honest with yourself and then talk to him. If you can't afford his prices, shop around

roxy9

Hi Ballyman, I'm new to form but seeking list of photographers that you mention are on the sticky in this forum. But have no idea how of what a sticky is. Can you assist?

Borderfox

Hi roxy9 its here http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056115264

thumper10

thanks everyone, my photographer is actually talking to ray darcy tomorrow morning after 9, will be listening out for that, think we're going with him though, happy with everything and his approach, cant wait to hear him on the radio tomorrow though

MIRMIR82

Hi Thumper - im in the same boat im looking for a photographer at the mo - that price sounds very expensive without an album. A friend of mine had a brilliant photographer last september - she's from Nenagh, co. Tipp - a lot more reasonable than the price you mentioned too. PM me if u want her name:)

prettyinpink

Hi I'm in cork and my photographer is only €900 and that includes a story book album

JayEnnis

It's your wedding, you're only going to get one chance at this and the pictures will last your lifetime. It's a worthwhile investment to pay the extra money to get a photographer who knows his work is good.

Bullrun

thumper10 wrote: »

hey all,

We're getting married next year:D, during christmas:D, and because the time of the year have "just" began looking at things, met one photographer (so far) and was very happy with his manner and way of doing things, problem is he was 1700 bucks............included pre-meeting, coverage till first dance, slideshow of photos that night, dvd images and 50 7X5 prints, plus his dinner and an engagement shoot, but no album..(which is perfect)
Lovely and very recommended photographer, but the cost!! other are saying around 900 should be enough, but not sure what they are including......
He emailed today saying someone else is looking for the say date..ahhhhh

we're in the midlands area, need a photographer for dec 2012, all advise here is greatly appreciated.......:o

Don't know if your still interested but we got montage2 for our wedding and you get two photographers for the price of one. also their albums start at €900. Their very easy going and did't even know they were there

Goldenegg

We are having photos by Jen...she is a bit pricey but photos are well and truely amazing! Think the website is www.photosbyjen.ie