Hi friends, so I'm in a dilemma choosing between two wedding photographers:
Photographer A: Has gorgeous, magazine-worthy photos. Editorial style. 15 years portrait photography experience, but brand new to weddings (as of late last year). One wedding gallery on display (gorgeous). $4000 for 6h coverage.
Photographer B: Has beautiful photos, but not quite as nice as A. Candid style. Years of wedding photography experience and big portfolio. $3290 for 6h ($3590 for 8h) coverage. We might even be able to fit an engagement session into our budget.
I like A's photos better, but had a chat with them over the phone and felt like a peasant. They were perfectly nice, but I have a gut feeling I'm not the high-end clientele they would one day like to attract. (Our rustic garden wedding is not fashion magazine material.)
B is super personable and I felt comfortable immediately. I prefer A's photos, and B's style and manner, if that makes sense? I could just go with A and get nicer photos, only I'm worried that I'll be so self-conscious on the day that I won't enjoy it or loosen up enough to actually get good moments. Both are within our budget (although A would max it out).
Any thoughts?