josh_thornton Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 I'm just beginning my search for a photographer for my wedding (May 22, 2005) and am overwhelmed by the sheer number of wedding photographers in illinois (specifically the chicago area). I'm on a somewhat limited budget, but not drastic...looking to spend about $3,000 for 8 hours of coverage, proofs, and a small album with a few prints. I'd also like to get the negatives or digital files within a year following the wedding. Looking for photojournalistic photos but want the standard family, group, and detail shots as well. Anybody either A) have experience with photographers who they felt were particularly good for the money or B) are wedding photographers in this price range/style or C) have ideas of how to narrow my search from the huge professional photographers of america website. Thanks! Josh Thornton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
think27 Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 Josh -- I'd do an advance search in Google... Exact phrase could be: wedding photography. Add in the top of the form "must have these words" - Chicago, groups, natural, photojournalism, candid. <p>Then -- I'd just check out as many as possible..putting your favorites in your favorites folder. Then - Take a second look at your favorites and narrow down what you like in your price range, slightly above your price range and slightly below. Call, make appts... and see at least three. Ask for references. When speaking with references look for a very high level of enthusiasm. Also when seeing the photographers, ask to see an actual wedding. Most good photographers will have proof albums on hand because they are busy filling album and reprint orders... Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allen_gunn1 Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 Josh, Try looking on the PPA web site. http://www.ppa.com/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=126 Here is the "find a photographer" link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch_klein Posted April 23, 2004 Share Posted April 23, 2004 I HAVE A WEDDING PACKAGE THAT CONTAINS EVERYTHING YOU SEEM TO BE LOOKING FOR. STARTING 2.5 HOURS PRIOR TO THE CEREMONY,UNTIL THE END OF THE EVENT. A blend of photojournalistic and traditional photos. One library bound Leather Craftsmen album of Sixty One photos (any size) including all proofs for $2695.00 mklein@jewell-photo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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