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FromOToP
Dedicated June 2018

Pro/Amateur Wedding Photographer?

FromOToP, on July 18, 2017 at 11:38 AM

Posted in Planning 43

FH and I are torn between what to do about wedding pictures on our big day, I have explained to him that I would feel most comfortable with hiring a professional for at least the first look, wedding party, and ceremony pictures. I have found one that will do 3 hour coverage and all rights to the...

FH and I are torn between what to do about wedding pictures on our big day, I have explained to him that I would feel most comfortable with hiring a professional for at least the first look, wedding party, and ceremony pictures. I have found one that will do 3 hour coverage and all rights to the pictures for a little less than $1,000. He, however, would prefer to keep the cost low and have his sister (who took his senior pictures, they turned out good; she has a professional quality camera) and a family friend take pictures at our wedding to save money. I have explained to him that I would prefer to have the professional so that we have these pictures to look back on, there are no re-do's...

What have been your experiences with amateur photographers? Do you regret having an amateur?

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  • FME
    Master March 2018
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    My cousin's wedding... they thought their "all inclusive" package came with a photographer but two months before the wedding they found out it didn't, so they hired an amateur, someone who worked with his mom for years, so of course they trusted her. It's been 6 months and not a single photo, just excuse after excuse. Not to mention she showed up wearing jean shorts with her husband (not taking any photos) just hanging out in beach clothes eating all the food.

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  • RAG
    Super November 2017
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    Pro definitely. I would be nervous to have someone else do it

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  • SpringBride2018
    Super April 2018
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    Definitely a pro.

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