GOLD - $1495.00

8 hours coverage at 4 locations

4”x6” proofs - up to 120

Travel up to 2 hours between locations

portrait 11” x 14” – 4

prints 8” x 10” – 16

prints 5”x7” – 40

Thank You Cards - 100

choice of color, black & white, sepia or combination

(photos selected for enlargement)

digital editing of all images

WEB Optimized images on CD or DVD

High Resolution CD or DVD (optional) 60% of package price

OPTIONAL:

additional hour of coverage - $100 each

creative editing of  selected images - $65 per image

additional travel - $45 per half an hour

WEB gallery - $120

After WEB gallery setup you have full access to the content - add or remove images, change style, invite friends and more!

slide show - $90

My fiancé and I are planning a simple, intimate wedding. We were aware that the photographer might be the most expensive part of the wedding. My uncle's stepson is a novice photographer. He mainly photographs animals. He's never done a wedding. He is now expanding his craft mainly with close friends and family. I liked his work, though limited with people.

My future mother-in-law has a friend, who is not a professional photographer, and admits it. She does photography simply for the love of it, and has done many weddings. I know I will better be able to make a decision once I see her work. She does not charge for the day, simply for the photofinishing.

Do I go with experience or should I try to save money by being a guinea pig for someone trying to gain experience?

Sherry R.

Dear Sherry,

I think you already know the answer but here is my opinion. Go with the experienced photographer.

"You cannot repeat this day and when all is said and done, photographs and memories will remain".

Besides, when using friends and/or family you could feel as though you cannot tell them what you want or how you want it. You might save a few bucks but you could gain problems like bad photos, resentment and stress! Relationships could get in the way. My advice is to tell both of these people thanks, but that you'd rather your family and friends relax and enjoy the day.

"Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".

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