My sister called me last night. As you all know, she recently got engaged and is starting to plan her May 2008 wedding. It was nice to impart some wisdom to her, because I'm going through the exact same thing. She needed some advice in choosing a photographer.
For me, the photographer is probably the most important vendor. Call me crazy, but I just love great photography and great photos that can stand the test of time. I was happy she called me, although I gave her an ear full so she may not want the advice anymore!
Luckily, we've entered the digital era where many photographers have blogs. If you're a photographer and you don't have a blog, as a bride-to-be, I would advise you to create one. See we know that your best photographs are put on your website and while we will ooooh and ahhhh over them, we want to see a normal days work. This is why blogs and knot bios are integral to choosing a good photographer. Moreover, for those that can't spend $4,000 on photography (i.e., me the poor law student), it will take a significant amount of time looking through blogs and knot bios to find a talented, affordable photographer.
I love my photographer. Not only is he talented (and has a blog!), but it's obvious that he loves his job. He's also super affordable. The perfect combination!
(All photos taken by Jason Angelini)
***Oh, and I judge my vendors based on the quality of their websites. (I know, I'm an internet snob.)
3 comments:
i actually just contacted jason! i've been hitting roadblocks trying to find talent and affordability in the gulf area so i thought i'd see if he was willing to travel! :o) his work is gorgeous!
I'm the same way with my vendors! I can't believe that some people dont' time the time (or effort) to create a website. It seems like a no-brainer!
Congrats on the photographer :)
Might you consider videography too? I know it's not high on people's lists (that's where my angst begins), and I know it's not typically in a wedding budget... but if you think beyond dollar cost and consider its long-term archival and entertainment value, it's quite up there. You might be surprised at the coolness that's available in the market now.
(Yes, I am a videographer and yes, I post videos on my blog!)
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