Wedding Photographers in Illinois

[josh_thornton]

I'm just beginning my search for a photographer for my wedding (May

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 mostly photojournalistic photos but want the standard

family shots 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 range/style or C) have ideas of how to narrow my search from

the huge professional photographers of america website.

 

Thanks!

 

Josh Thornton

[mattalofs]

Try the two following links

 

http://www.wpja.org/

https://www.ep-o.com/defaultNew.asp

 

Or maybe in a year I'll have worked my way up to charging $3000 ;).

 

good luck

[Jerry_]

Generally, the bride and bride's mom do the digging for a photographer ... but what the hey do I know.

[jmichaelc]

Josh,

 

I would contact Mary Ball or Marc Williams (do a search on p.net), two of my favorite here on p.net....there is a possibility they might travel for that price. Some of their work is on display and i'm sure will please you. Kindest Regards, Jammey Church

[jmichaelc]

Another excellent photogrpher here that travels is Eric McCarty, trained under Dennis Reggie - www.thelightphotography.com his work is amazing.

[tony_jung]

I've recommended Appelquist/Ozarowski Photographers for my friends' wedding, where I was the best man. They are a husband-wife team and they did a 12-hour day for us for much lower than your budget figure! They are very pleasant to work with. Here's their contact info:

 

312-829-8292 or 815-722-7099

Sharon Appelquist

sharon@appeloz.com

Paul Ozarowski

paul@appeloz.com