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    ChaiAnkh99    August 12, 2011   Boston

    Hi Philly Bees,

    I am absolutely blown away by the prices I am seeing on photographers' websites.  Having great wedding photos is very important to me, but I just don't have $3,000+ to spend on it.  We would really like to spend less than $2,000. We don't want an album. We only need five or six hours of coverage, not eight or more.

    Does anyone know of a photographer who meets those criteria?

     
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    sarahnyc23    May 15, 2010   New York, NY

    You might want to look into our photographer, Jubilee Photography.  (www.jubilee-photography.com)  She's in DE, but she travels around the DE/Philly area.  I believe her packages start at $1500 for partial day coverage, and she is very willing to work with you to create the best package that works for you.  I am extremely happy with our photos and I loved working with Kristen.  PM me if you'd like more info.  Good luck!  :)

     
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    Ms. Bun    May 23, 2011   Pennsylvania

    Hello,

         We are going with Pete Lounsbury, website http://www.lounsbury.us/.  He is located in DE, but covers weddings in PA.  Ours will be in PA near Valley Forge.  He's got great prices, around a $1000, and great packages.  For us he is also including an engagement shoot, don't know if this is standard.  His photos do however seem to be a bit more traditional than photojournalism stye; but still seem to be very beautiful.

     
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    ChaiAnkh99    August 12, 2011   Boston

    Thank you both; I will look into them!

     
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    cupcake    September 20, 2008   Philadelphia

    Ms. Candy Corn is starting up her photography business: http://www.fromagephotography.com/

    This photographer is also newer on the scene so her rates are a bit lower: http://www.tinajayphotography.com/

    Also if you're looking for limited coverage (5-6 hours instead of the standard 8+) you might be able to come up with a custom package with a photographer who normally starts at a higher rate. Just because their website says they start at $3000+ doesn't mean they're not flexible to create a custom package for you that includes fewer bells and whistles.  It's worth a shot :)

    Good luck!

     
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    Sage    June 26, 2010   PA

    Look into Cardens Photography. They live more near my area, but they travel all over PA and are from the Philly area so always jump at the chance to do a wedding there as well. I booked last year, but it was really affordable and they had a lot of options. If you want to see our pictures: http://www.cardensphoto.com/dalevictoria/  (if you want to see a whole wedding). Their website is www.cardensweddingphotography.com

    Edit: ok for some reason the link to our pictures isn't working; but if you type that web address in you can get to them. The address is right, the link is just acting funny. Or maybe I'm up too early???

     
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    cupcake    September 20, 2008   Philadelphia

    Another local photog that is newer on the scene: http://www.girl-photography.com/

     
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    ChaiAnkh99    August 12, 2011   Boston

    Thanks for the suggestions, ladies! Found one through a family friend and booked him. I am very excited to work with him.

    Jeff Shurak: http://www.jshurakphotography.com/

     

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