Wedding photo questions...HELP!!!!?

Question

We are working on planning our wedding, its 6 months away and we have been interviewing photographers in the area, and i dont know what an average price is for a good photographer!

I live near Jacksonville, FL!

If anyone who has gotten married, getting married soon, or photographers could give me some estimates that would be great!

Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

congratulations

Answer 2

Wedding photography can be broken down into four basic categories: budget, moderate, upscale and luxury. Budget photographers run from under $100 to $1,000; moderate photographers average between $1,000 and $3,000; and upscale photographers between $3,000 and $5,000. Luxury weddings photographers average between $5,000 and upwards of $10,000.

What should be included:

    * Basic wedding photograph packages under $500 may include 1-4 hours of coverage by one photographer, proofs in an online or hard cover album, and a limited number of prints or printable images on a CD or DVD.

    * Package prices in the $500-$1,000 range may include more hours by one photographer and an assistant, and additional prints or special albums.

    * Packages between $1,000-$3,000 may include an additional photographer and up to 8 hours of coverage, plus special albums, parents albums or photo books, though for some photographers, the fee will cover only the photography.

    * Packages that cost upwards of $3,000 may include unlimited coverage, up to three photographers, multiple shoot locations, or albums or photo books.

***If you are on a very limited budget, consider asking a friend or relative to take ceremony photos with a digital camera.

Answer 3

You should look at www.craigslist.com and check out some of them on there! They usually advertise some specials that they would not usually advertise!

Answer 4

I had a photog who was a family friend and didn't specialize in weddings. We paid $1,500 and got a basic package. My sister got a photog. who worked with bridal magazines and brought an assistant too for a top of the line album and paid $6,000.  

Answer 5

Congrats...I'm getting married in two months...I'm from Long Island though. We are paying about $2400 for our pics AND video. That includes an 11x14 portrait, a wedding album, 2 parent albums, thank yous and 4 dvd's. Most of the time, you can try to negotiate with them...we did.