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Candice
Devoted July 2020

How to find the right Photographer

Candice, on June 25, 2019 at 10:28 AM Posted in Michigan Planning 0 7

Hey ladies,

I'm having my wedding in Livonia, MI on 07/11/2020. I'm looking for a photographer to provide about 3 hours of coverage, my budget is around $500. I am willing to order prints for a separate fee after the wedding but would like either digital/ web access or cd/dvd access to my images.


I understand that my budget can't even begin to afford a full wedding package so we decided we would like posed family pictures taken before the ceremony and coverage only through the first hour of the reception.


So far I've talked to a few photographers in my area and they either ignored by requests for a quote or charged rates upwards of $700 for "up to three hours".


Anybody know anybody in the range of $100-$150 an hour? I'm hesitant to get an ammeter or student photographer and have them come out poorly.

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Latest activity by Candice, on July 17, 2019 at 8:54 PM
  • Sarah
    Master September 2019
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    I think this is where give and take is important. I think you could definitely find someone up and coming to work within your budget, either a new photographer or a student photographer. I don’t think you’re going to find a popular photographer or someone with significant wedding experience who would be willing to give up a Saturday during peak wedding season for a 3 hour session and only $500.
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  • Jessica
    VIP October 2019
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    Have you looked on thumbtack.com? I've had a lot of success on there. Or if you have any local facebook wedding pages just post and say you are looking for a photographer and your budget is XXX and are wondering if anyone is available for your date.

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  • R
    Devoted October 2019
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    Check local Universities/High Schools for Photography students.

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  • Candice
    Devoted July 2020
    Candice ·
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    https://www.whitelightphotomi.com.

    I got a quote from these two photographers in my area. I think they're pretty new but I think their pictures are pretty. What questions should I ask them before I make them an offer?


    I really just don't want to have to ask a guest to take photos or be anxious about it.

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  • Jo
    WeddingWire Administrator May 2015
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  • Ashley
    Dedicated June 2019
    Ashley ·
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    I would post this in the Bride-to-Bride Mid-Michigan group on Facebook! There are so many vendors that are a part of that group that aren't necessarily on Wedding Wire.

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  • Candice
    Devoted July 2020
    Candice ·
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    I actually found whitelights from a post another girl did on Michigan Wedding Buy-Sell-Trade

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