Wedding Photographer Needed

[Andyman]

I wasn't sure where to ask this, so I asked it here.

Next July, my brother is getting married. I was wondering if anyone knew of any Wedding photographers, that they would recommend, that are near or would be willing to travel to the general area of Elmer, NJ (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=elmer,+nj&ie=UTF8&om=1&z=13&iwloc=A).

The reason I ask is because the only photographs I know of in the area either (A) I'm not impressed at all or (B) They charge tons of money. I know shooting a wedding is hard work, the photographer usually deserves what they charge, and you often get what you pay for; however, we are on a budget.

It will not be a long wedding; I'm hoping to find someone with a good package for less than $700, but perhaps I am just dreaming.

I thank you for any information : ).

[Shay Stephens]

It will help prospective photographers a lot if you also gave info on the exact date, how long the wedding will be (total photography hours), how big the wedding party is, and how many guest are expected.

July tends to be a peak month, so hoping to find a bargain is going to be tricky unless you are only a few months out. Some photographers are willing to negotiate when it comes to short notice weddings if they are still unbooked for that date. So if you don't find anyone right away, keep looking, especially as the date gets closer.

[bham]

It will not be a long wedding; I'm hoping to find someone with a good package for less than $700, but perhaps I am just dreaming.

I thank you for any information : ).

Like Shay said someone who would normally charge way more might charge less if they are still unbooked say in May for a date in July. If you haven't set the time you might could get a photographer who has a evening wedding to do a 11am or 2pm smaller wedding on the same day for a lower than normal fee.

You may be able to book someone now for that amount, but you may only get 3 hours, not much time at all, or a inexperienced photographer. You may also get a photographer (children, portriat, etc) who doesn't normally do weddings to do it for that price. If it not a Saturday this would greatly increase your chances of accomplishing this.

But don't expect a Mercedes at the price of a Yugo. It don't happen. $700 is in the Yugo range.

[stephiewilliams]

Have you checked into any of the colleges/universities and or newspaper photographers? Sometimes someone who does not normally do weddings will give you a great price (700 is a bit low) just for the experience. If you do go this route make sure to look at samples, if not of weddings at least of portraits and shots with flash. Ask what they have for gear etc...IT IS TRUE you get what you pay for so a little research goes a long way.