How many photographers did you meet with before booking?

I met with 2, communicated with 4 or 5. I did a search through Thumbtack to try and see what a reasonable quote was. I also learned a lot of times their prices can be negotiated down a little bit, or you can talk them into adding a little more for the same price (albums or prints). Hope that helps!

I researched dozens, but only met with one. I basically fell in love with his work and he just had an awesome personality. I HAD to go with him. I had an "ah-ha!" moment with my dress and my photographer. haha!

I researched probably 15 or 20. I narrowed that down and met with 4. Of those 4 I narrowed down to two and spoke with them again and asked more specific questions about how the day would go, customizing packages to get the most for our money, and finally was able to choose based on who we felt most comfortable with. We absolutely loved our photographers!

We met with three and then booked the one that we got the best vibe from and had what we wanted. This was done a good year and a half in advance. In my experience what you listed for that price seems pretty great!

I met/spoke with over 5 but I researched well over 30. It took me 3 months to narrow it down.

I found mine at a bridal show, so I saw quite a few of them in a short period of time. My photographer really stood out with her bubbly outgoing personality and her pictures were perfect.

ETA: I'm getting married 10/7/17 - I don't think a photographer is too early because they book up quickly in prime seasons.

I researched a bunch online, but only met w/ one and booked her immediately. She was too perfect to pass up.

I contacted about 5 or so and met with 4 of them. I think we have almost agreed on the one, just have to get my Fiance to call them up and work it out.

I'm getting impatient but I gave us a deadline of end of June and I think he will use that

I communicated with about 4 or 5 different photographers. One did my friend's wedding but he was out of our budget. Only officially met with 1. We LOVED her work and her pricing, so we booked her

I researched 10. 2 of whom I had worked with in the past. I narrowed it down to those 2 and a third (after our disastrous engagement shoot with another photog, we won that in a competition). We ended up picking the third photographer after we met with her, She was the perfect fit for our personalities and her aesthetic was EVERYTHING we were hoping for. She's been insane through everything.

I researched a bunch, communicated with 4, met in person with one and booked them (her and her husband) immediately.

Researched a ton, emailed a few, and met with one who we booked. I really liked his work and he offered us a package within our price range, so I didn't want to miss out by waiting too long.

Met with one, emailed and corresponded with before meeting my now photographer at least a dozen or so. There are a ton of photographers in my area.

I looked at a ton, spoke with 4 and met with my top 2.

I researched probably around 10. Decided I liked one in particular and messaged them. Had a phone consult and didn't like them at all. Their pictures are great but their personality annoyed me even over the phone. The next week a woman my mom knows recommended her daughter's photographer. We met a few weeks ago and I loved her! We're working on the contract now.

Emailed maybe a dozen photographers and talked to 6 of them (two over Skype but the rest in person). We narrowed it down to two and then took maybe week or so to decide. We really clicked with the photographer we ended up booking, but he was also more expensive so we wanted to think about it a bit before committing.

Thanks, ladies!

I met with two only cause I felt I had to but I knew the first one was for us. Its very important that you feel a connection with him/her and love their style. My first choice was a bit more expensive than the other one but I just know he is worth it.

Oh and I actually spoke with him and he gave us a bit more and changed the options to fit within our needs. So yes, I bargained with him and came out extremely happy and I do not think he thinks I haggled him or that i think any less of his work. I think its almost customary to negotiate a bit on pricing not to be taken as an insult to his professional skills.

Honestly, I only looked at a few. One of my friends had wedding photos that I absolutely LOVED, so when I reached out to her photographer and found that she was well within my budget, I was basically sold. I looked at a couple of other people just to investigate other options, but nothing could beat a good referral for me.

I only researched and talked to one. Just quick and easy.