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A little over three years ago, as DIna and I were getting things ready for our wedding, I made a crucial mistake that I regret so much to this day. Back then, photography was more of a hobby than anything else for me, so as I started researching for wedding photographers, I made the classic mistake of focusing on PRICE. What was I thinking??!?!!? I'll explain why I say this...
Of course, a budget is super important to most couples, especially during this crazy economy. We were trying to stay at a certain budget, but we also wanted our wedding to be a beautiful, amazing day not just for us, but also for our family and guests. We found a dream location/venue, we had some yummy food, lots of colorful flowers, etc.etc. But when it came to finding a photographer, I have to admit....I mostly thought with my wallet!
IF ONLY...I could go back and focus more of the budget on our wedding photographer :( Don't get me wrong, we had an "ok" photographer. He took plenty of photos, I bought the disk of the hi-resolution images, he got them to us quickly....but EACH and EVERY time I look through them, I get so annoyed at myself! Memories fade, people forget what the food tasted like, what the flowers arrangements looked like, how cool the dj was,....the ONLY thing anybody has to remember from their wedding day is the PHOTOS!
So, if you or anybody you know is getting cheap-o about their wedding photog, remind them of this. I wish someone had brought this to our attention back then. We learned the hard way :( Were not saying to spend tons and tons of money, especially if you dont have it, but what we are saying is that usually, if you spend as much as you can on the wedding photorapher, you'll probably be happier with that decision in the long run.
I thought it would be cool to post a few links to a few big-name wedding photographers that we would have hired to shoot our wedding.....if only.....
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www.theimageisfound.com
These are the photographers that made me realize that wedding photography can be breath-taking, extremely creative, unique, fun, happy, real, and very profitable. I believe his understanding and "use of light" is the best in the business. Not to mention his great processing style and awesome compositions...
Of course, a budget is super important to most couples, especially during this crazy economy. We were trying to stay at a certain budget, but we also wanted our wedding to be a beautiful, amazing day not just for us, but also for our family and guests. We found a dream location/venue, we had some yummy food, lots of colorful flowers, etc.etc. But when it came to finding a photographer, I have to admit....I mostly thought with my wallet!
IF ONLY...I could go back and focus more of the budget on our wedding photographer :( Don't get me wrong, we had an "ok" photographer. He took plenty of photos, I bought the disk of the hi-resolution images, he got them to us quickly....but EACH and EVERY time I look through them, I get so annoyed at myself! Memories fade, people forget what the food tasted like, what the flowers arrangements looked like, how cool the dj was,....the ONLY thing anybody has to remember from their wedding day is the PHOTOS!
So, if you or anybody you know is getting cheap-o about their wedding photog, remind them of this. I wish someone had brought this to our attention back then. We learned the hard way :( Were not saying to spend tons and tons of money, especially if you dont have it, but what we are saying is that usually, if you spend as much as you can on the wedding photorapher, you'll probably be happier with that decision in the long run.
I thought it would be cool to post a few links to a few big-name wedding photographers that we would have hired to shoot our wedding.....if only.....
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www.theimageisfound.com
These are the photographers that made me realize that wedding photography can be breath-taking, extremely creative, unique, fun, happy, real, and very profitable. I believe his understanding and "use of light" is the best in the business. Not to mention his great processing style and awesome compositions...
-Sean Flanigan
This guy is from Seattle and if I could go back and choose someone to shoot our wedding.....this is the man! He has an unbelievable way of "telling a story" with his imagery and does tons of series & sequence images that are great. The album previews he puts up on his blog look amazing. His work is very editorial, with great style and just a hip journalistic twist. Dina and I have agreed that next time he's in town, or next time were in Seattle, were gonna have him take our portraits :)
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Ok, I'll post a few more on another day, this is taking too long and I have lots of work to do! But do yourself a favor and look through their photo galleries and blogs. Amazing amazing amazing work, be prepared to be inspired or be prepared to kick yourself for not hiring these guys!
This guy is from Seattle and if I could go back and choose someone to shoot our wedding.....this is the man! He has an unbelievable way of "telling a story" with his imagery and does tons of series & sequence images that are great. The album previews he puts up on his blog look amazing. His work is very editorial, with great style and just a hip journalistic twist. Dina and I have agreed that next time he's in town, or next time were in Seattle, were gonna have him take our portraits :)
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Ok, I'll post a few more on another day, this is taking too long and I have lots of work to do! But do yourself a favor and look through their photo galleries and blogs. Amazing amazing amazing work, be prepared to be inspired or be prepared to kick yourself for not hiring these guys!Trackbacks
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I COMPLETELY agree with you. I think Pictures are the most important thing to focus on and spend money on when it comes to once in a lifetime events.. I would personally make that myTOP PRIORITY. And as amazing as those shots are, The ones you have taken are right up there Abraham. You would definitely be my photgrapher the day I find prince charming! You work is amazing Abraham and DINA ;-) The pictures you captured of my son... Are beyond amazing and priceless.
(08.05.09)