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Just Said Yes October 2018

Photographer alternatives

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Danielle, on February 21, 2018 at 8:05 PM

Hello everyone, I have a question about photographers. They're crazy expensive and I have a pretty cheap venue (some would call it redneck), we aren't fancy people. I honestly haven't planned much of anything yet, but that's not the point.

Has anyone thought about something instead of a photographer? Like friends and family taking pictures, everyone has a smart phone so maybe using that or if people have cameras then them bringing their cameras and taking pictures. I want the memories and I found a couple photographers that I like but they're so expensive! Yeah, I know you can't put a price on someone's art and it's worth it in the end. I dunno I'm cheap and seeing all these price tags makes me so nervous. I just want to be married with our friends and family around us.

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Savvy April 2018
Nicole · on February 23, 2018 at 6:30 PM
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I agree! Even if for only a few hours and skip out the reception pictures except like the cake cutting or something. But again, I am not doing the dance and toss and garter thing. I ditched all that.
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Just Said Yes October 2018
Danielle · on February 23, 2018 at 6:33 PM
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Thank you everyone! I'm definitely getting a photographer.
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April 2018
GoodMOB · on February 23, 2018 at 7:35 PM
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I agree, that it is generally worth getting the best photographer you can.
I would like to point out, though, that in 10, 20, years you will (I hope) still have your spouse and your marriage. So, photos are wonderful, but they are not everything!
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Super September 2019
Will & Tiara · on February 23, 2018 at 9:52 PM
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Go to a collage or photo school in your area, or check craigslist. Very often students needing a portfolio will shoot your day for cheap. You guests should take photos, but it should not be their job. They should just enjoy themselves and if they are drinking, you know those photos will be fuzzy!
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VIP December 2018
Xandria · on February 24, 2018 at 7:38 PM
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I second going to a the local college or photo school. See if you can find someone who wants to add to their portfolio, please don't ask them to do if for free though. Its there art too.
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Devoted August 2018
Estera · on February 25, 2018 at 11:48 AM
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I would set aside money for a photographer. Maybe get some disposable cameras to let guests take some pictures, but you will regret it if you don't have good quality pictures to represent your special day.
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Savvy May 2018
Lety · on February 25, 2018 at 9:19 PM
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I would recommend hiring a student or beginner photographer! Ask around your community, I know I would definitely take pictures at a wedding if someone asked me to.
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Just Said Yes November 2020
Shari · on August 2, 2019 at 10:44 PM
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Hey there! Would you mind sharing the Facebook group you mentioned? I’m struggling to find photography in my budget and it sounds like you had a good experience. Thanks so much!
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Dedicated October 2020
Jenny · on August 12, 2019 at 10:06 PM
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There is one thing I have heard I. The process of wedding planning... cut costs and diy everything that you can, but get a professional photographer. You will have those pictures forever and want the best to remember your special day!!
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