It’s no secret that I’m all about helping brides, as well as awesome photography. And so, this is my Public Service Announcement to the world. I know I’ve written about photography, quality, and pricing quite a few times, but this has been weighing on my mind all week. So I’m just going to come out a say it, because it seems like no one else has.
If photography is an important aspect to you, be prepared to spend more than $3,000. Chances are incredibly slim that you will find a quality, experienced photographer who is less than $3,000.
There, now someone has said it and put it out in the open. It’s no secret anymore. And so now I’m on a mission to spread the word about the true cost of quality photography. Because trust me, it’s not fun to be a shocked bride when you find out the cost of something that you really want and love (I’ve so been there). So help me in spreading the word- tell your friends, tell your parents, tell everyone- even if you’re not engaged! Let’s make this common knowledge!
If you would like more insight into photography, try these past posts:
Tips for Choosing Your Photographer- Part 1 - Part 2
Do You Know What Photo Retouching Is?
I Took The Cheap Photographer Route
Danielle:
May 14, 2010 11:35 am
Can you expand on that a little more - do you mean basic package? With or without the album?Courtney:
May 14, 2010 1:28 pm
I love you for putting the word out there!Erica Clements:
May 14, 2010 1:37 pm
So true. I've heard too many horror stories of brides losing their photographers last minute because they decided to back out. Those "photographers" were doing the wedding really cheap or were a friend who offered to do it for free. We spend so much on our dress and wedding and reception locations. Photography of the big day is just as important so that you have images of those details and special moments. Being a wedding photographer for three years now, I know how hard it is to capture every detail of the big day and make it look beautiful, and to give something to your bride and groom that they can pass onto their children one day.Wedding Hair » Hiring a Wedding Photographer:
May 14, 2010 2:35 pm
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May 14, 2010 11:12 pm
haha. excellent idea. spread that word.wedding-secrets.info » Blog Archive » Fillwood Photography | Corporate Events Photographer in Tampa:
May 15, 2010 12:03 am
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May 15, 2010 9:57 am
@Danielle: It really depends on the photographer. Some photographers have "packages" that include an album, but some also don't include an album. But all in all, "starting at" is just that- the most basic package = $3,000.Grace:
May 15, 2010 1:57 pm
I must respectfully disagree with this post and the idea that a price point of $3,000 is the distinguishing factor between a "quality and experienced photographer" and one who is not. There are many photographers out there who are experienced, creative, and wonderfully personable who are shooting weddings for a starting price of less than $3,000. There are also many photographers who have a starting price above $3,000 and do not offer all of these things. I understand your value in wanting to communicate to brides the importance of good photographs as a very important and lasting memory of their special day. I could not agree more. The best way to find that perfect photographer is to do lots of research, look at lots of their work, and meet with them in person to make sure there is an artistic as well as personal connection. It looks like you have shared many tips such as these in previous blog posts, which is helpful. I hope that couples will not overlook photographers who start under $3,000 and not buy into the idea that a beautiful, creative, and thoughtful wedding has to cost a certain price. My husband and I found an amazing professional wedding photographer in Southern California and we spent under $3,000. We could not have been happier with the results, and our wedding was featured on Style Me Pretty and several other wedding blogs because of our photographer's beautiful work. The most important aspect in finding a quality and experienced photographer who is a good fit is to be discerning.wedding-secrets.info » Blog Archive » Finding Wedding Photographers Online:
May 15, 2010 4:30 pm
[...] wedding planning | PSA: Wedding Photography Pricing [...]Lauren:
May 15, 2010 5:43 pm
@Grace: Yes, there are indeed other ways to find a quality photographer than just looking at the pricing, all of which I've mentioned in the other posts I linked to at the end of this post. It is possible to find a great photographer for less than $3,000 if you do your research or luck out. However, I've found that brides are often faced with sticker shock when they find out the pricing of photographers, which is why I felt the need to just be the one to come out and say that photography CAN be more than $2,000. :)TJ and Shawna’s Engagement Session Featured » Your Events Captured:
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I like to take a break during the my day and browse through some blogs to see what others are saying. This blog appeared in my search and I couldn't help but clicking on it. I'm glad I did because it was a very enjoyable read.Kristen Steele:
December 16, 2010 2:17 pm
Lauren, thank you SO much for educating brides so well! :) While not every quality photographer will charge at least $3,000, it is a good idea to prepare Brides and Grooms to research which photography styles they like but more than price I think whether you "click" with your photographer or not should be one of the main qualifiers. Sure your photographer should have a fabulous portroflio filled with consistently beautiful images, but do you get along with him or her?? If you don't, then you'll definitely FEEL awkward which will just translate through your images. And when you find that perfect photographer for you, BOOK him or her before someone else does!! :)wedding photographers bristol:
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