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Should i go with a photographer whose photos i like better or one whom i connect with more?

Annie, on February 23, 2023 at 7:59 PM Posted in Planning 0 13
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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?

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Latest activity by Mary, on February 25, 2023 at 4:06 PM
  • Michelle
    Rockstar December 2022
    Michelle ·
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    Have you met the photographer whose work you love best? How did you click with them? You want to be happy with your pictures because they last forever. Some couples prefer that photographers have experience in other fields. Don’t settle for lackluster photographs. If you don’t click with the first one with the best pictures, keep looking for ones that you absolutely love and meet with them.
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  • A
    Beginner April 2023
    Annie ·
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    I didn't meet up with her in person, but I spoke with her on the phone and it felt a little awkward because I wasn't exactly sure what I was supposed to be asking her. Thanks for your suggestions, Michelle!

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  • Brittany
    Dedicated July 2023
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    I'd go with B personally, due to wedding experience, vibe and they still have nice photos. Lower price is a bonus.

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  • K
    Super September 2023
    Kimberly ·
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    Is it that you like B’s pictures just not as much as A’s, or do you actually dislike B’s pictures? Despite the amazing portfolio, I would be a little concerned that A doesn’t have as much wedding experience. Just because the one wedding gallery looked great, is that venue and vibe similar to yours? Does she have anything, wedding or not, that matches your venue? If not, that added to the personality clash would be difficult for me to overlook. So as long as you feel confident that you’ll be excited to display B’s work for years to come, I would go with B.
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  • Alyssa
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    I haven’t even started looking a photography stuff yet. I have zero idea on what I like and what I don’t like, and everything kinda looks the same to me. But in your situation, I would personally go with the person who gave you good vibes. I read about photography and the importance of good photos. Photos are not something that will only be used for “one night”. So in my book, they are super important. It also important to mention that you will be spending a good chunk of time with your photographer.



    I will also note that it seemed like you think the photos from person B either are mid-good in quality (which might explain the cheaper price). If you’re not crunched for time to find one, maybe look for a third option who will give you high quality and a person who you and your partner click with.
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  • Cece
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    I’d go with photographer B. As a person that has been photographed by someone I didn’t vibe with vs a person we really did click with, it definitely showed in the photographs! The photos from the person we didn’t vibe with are all very high quality, but we look uncomfortable in them, which made us hate them and we ended up getting them reshot by another photographer we were more comfortable with. It sounds like you still really enjoy photographer B’s photos, just not quite as much as the other one’s. If that’s the case, I’d go with who you vibe with!
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  • Erin
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    If photographer B’s photos are still really good, I recommend going with B. Vibing with a photographer is also very important. When it came down to our last 2 finalists, both had good photos, but we really vibed more with the husband & wife duo we interviewed, so we went with them. We felt very comfortable with them and it helped bring out natural smiles and posture.
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  • A
    Beginner April 2023
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    Experience, vibe and lower price are definitely good things! Thanks, Brittany Smiley smile
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  • A
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    No, I don't dislike B's photos. I just prefer A's. Good point about the experience. The vibe of A's one gallery is pretty different to our wedding's (sleek and glam vs. rustic and simple). Thanks, Kimberly Smiley smile

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  • A
    Beginner April 2023
    Annie ·
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    Yeah, you're right. I found A and was so convinced she was "the one" that I stopped looking. It's probably a good idea to keep looking before deciding. Thanks, Alyssa Smiley smile
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  • A
    Beginner April 2023
    Annie ·
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    Ooo thanks for sharing your experience, Cece! I've never really had professional photos taken (apart from ones taken by a pro photographer friend whom I was really comfortable with), so didn't realise how important it was to click with the photographer. It wouldn't be great to have high-quality photos of us looking super uncomfortable! Really appreciate this, Cece Smiley smile

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  • A
    Beginner April 2023
    Annie ·
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    I'm glad you shared your experience with me, Erin! I'll see if my fiance and I can meet A in person and whether things are any less awkward. Otherwise, I'll definitely go with someone I vibe with better. Thanks, Erin Smiley smile
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  • M
    Dedicated June 2023
    Mary ·
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    Maybe you could show B some of A’s pics / other photos you’ve seen that you like- try to identify a few points that stand out to you about the pics and discuss with B this is what you’d like for the wedding pics. If the difference is A poses couples & B shoots candid, that might be a pretty easy switch for B to do posed/ staged instead. Best wishes.
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