Aloha from Maui! Long time reader. First time poster.
My dilemma:
I have an AMAZING photographer -- a professional whose pictures have sold for more than my whole wedding will cost. (No worries, he did 100s of weddings earlier in his career.)
We are thrilled that he is willing to shoot our wedding, but he's being awkward about quoting a rate for us. He actually offered to do it for free because we dog sit for him when his work takes him to other islands, but we've never expected anything in return. I have a lot of respect for artists, and I want to see him compensated for his craft, but like most people I'm on a budget!
I will get:
1 photog w/gear - insured, PPG member
all day photography - 8hrs
photo editing
rights to my pics
Printing will be considered a separate transaction after the fact.
How much are others paying for photographers? Please include where your wedding is located for perspective. Other advice is also welcome.