How to hire a Wedding Photographer
09 May 2009
Most couples are planning to hire a professional wedding photographer in order to capture memories that will last a lifetime. You may also want to know how much it costs to have professional wedding photography done. Here are all the costs associated with having pro level quality pictures taken.
Candid shots are the main expense that a photographer will and ago, and these are taken in both the wedding and reception were a photographer will spend all day taking snapshots. Many of these candid photos we put together in albums which can be sent to friends and family, and this will actually make up a majority of the costs associated with wedding photography.
Albums are also another cost consideration that factors into wedding photography charges, with the best albums being made by Art Leather, Capri, and Leather Craftsmen. These major brands of wedding albums come with a lifetime guarantee and the pictures are permanently affixed to the booklet.
The reason you may want to splurge and go all out and purchase one of these expensive wedding albums is that photographers who use vinyl albums with plastic covered pages will usually find that these pictures will be damaged as the years go on. If you’re serious about preserving your wedding memories it is a good idea to go for a very expensive model of wedding album which will preserve a photographic record of your wedding forever.
Digital options are also prevalent in the photography marketplace today, and you may want to choose these as the photographs can simply be printed directly onto the album itself. This makes an excellent selection for wedding guests who you don’t want to spend $500 on.
The portraits themselves, such as those of a bridal portrait, also factor into wedding photography costs. Bridal portraits in the South are usually taken indoors, about six weeks before the wedding itself. Some people also opt to have the engagement portraits taken, and usually the two expenses involved with this are the sitting fee and that of the portrait itself.
The session fee covers the photographers time for the session and the print charges are the costs it will take to edit, develop, and assemble the pictures. So how much in fees does a wedding photography pro charge? It really depends on quality and a amateur can be had for a couple hundred dollars while a professional photographer with a reputation can charge more than five figures. $1500 would be a good average price. Keep in mind that you will almost always get what you pay for, but try not to go overboard. A professional photographer for under $1500 will usually do you just fine.
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