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Disagreement on Photographer

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Brokenbride27, on May 13, 2019 at 1:04 PM

My photographer cost about $4000, but includes engagement photo session, bridal portraits, digital files for the wedding photos, and some other things. However, she does not include the actual engagement photos, those we buy separately. So we get the photo shoot part, just not the photos. My fianceé’s family is throwing a fit over having to buy some and is talking down to us like we hired a “scam artist” as they put it. Just curious as to how much yall have spent on wedding photography? Another thing to point out is my fianceé’s side of the family has not offered us help with anything and they constantly ask questions about engagement parties or showers as though we’re supposed to pay for and host all of that too. So my second question is what should the groom side be responsible for? My family just cannot afford to do everything yet we aren’t getting any help at all.

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Expert August 2018
Mrs. Araj · on May 13, 2019 at 4:51 PM
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My photographer was very similar. It was about $3200 I believe for 8hrs of wedding coverage with a second shooter with digital rights to all photos, 1hr engagement session, and a wedding album. We received 1 engagement picture and had to pay extra for the rest. I think that’s a really good price. Mine didn’t include bridal pictures like yours does. You have to go with tue photographer you like and don’t like your family push you around. You can always pay for the digital files if your family keeps pushing.
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· on May 14, 2019 at 6:11 AM
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Sorry, but that does sound a bit fishy! For $4,000 you should get everything! As for who pays what, in my opinion, it's easier for the bride and groom pay for everything since in-laws tend to do things like what you've mentioned. That way no one can say "Hey, I'm paying for this so you have to do it my way" and such.
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