Would you book your photographer without meeting them?

I wouldn't work with a client until I met with them. Having a personality match is key to a successful day. We've said it a number of times, photography is not a commodity that you pick up off of the shelf at Squalor-Mart because it is cheaper there. It takes a great deal of research, sitting down and meeting with several photographers.

And September is still "Prime" season. Sounds to me like they need to make a bill and want to get some income.

Not to touch off yet another "My Photographer was $xxx" thread but the average starts around $2500-$3000 depending on where you live in the country.

He definitely isn't one of the "cheap" photographers, and he sits in about mid range for our area. I've sent a lot of emails to and from with the photographer, and she seems really nice... hmm I dunno....

No, We adored the 1st photographers portfolio online and in person...but our visions just did'nt click....Remeber you will be spending alot of time with this person/s you really need to make sure personalties are a match and visions are the same. You cannot get that over the phone imo. We clicked right away with 3rd interview, they ask ?? as did we , made suggestions, ask our thoughts etc... Also if we see any shots we love just email and they will keep in our portfolio , 2 weeks before wedding meet in person again go over anything we have sent them or any ideas they may have and agree on the must haves! All in written contract! HIRED!!!

These posts are makin me nervous... I am booking my photographer without meeting him.. our wedding is in Mexico so meeting prior is really not possible.. I've looked at all his work for months and he is by no means the cheapest.. Thing is I don't really have a choice.

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I would def meet them first, we met with our guy and he had soooo much to show us, he was very professional too, if your wedding isnt until 2013 id def wait and meet them

I would wait because in my personal option the pictures are one of the important parts of the entire wedding. The flowers, cake and other things of that nature no one will remember but the photos will be the one thing that you will hold onto for life. Make sure you have the best. I made the mistake once and at my second wedding and the photographer was cheaper and there was a good reason for that we was terribe. So be very careful when choosing your photographer.

Short and sweet.....I would never book a photographer that I have not met in person first. I had to meet mine, get on the BBB and check out all her reviews first. Anyhoo...good luck.

I am a photographer and I wouldn't pay anyone a dime until I meet them. Someone who is dropping their price so much is either not confident about the quality of their work or is a scam! I would at least try and Skype with this person to get a feel of them. If you have any doubt, don't do it. Reputable companies know how to deal with clients and they know how to make a bride confident that they are the right vendor. Be careful & good luck!