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My friend-of-a-friendors are photogs and I'd recommend checking them out, they're just starting out so they have VERY good prices. I'm really looking forward to all the detail pictures they're going to take at our wedding (I'm 9 months out and already have my "must take" photo list going!).
You can see a slideshow of some of their past work on their website. Their site is a little out of date, but it's getting updated right now with lots more pictures.
Hi, my photographer, Phoebe Joy, is actually from LA but coming to San Francisco for our wedding. http://www.phoebejoyphotography.com/#splash-f4be2. Not sure what her current prices are but she is probably well under your budget.
My friend recently used Garvin Tso and he was $1500 with a great package. Haven't seen her wedding pictures yet but I *loved* her engagement pictures.
hmm. ellie grover, i've been in contact with her..she has really reasonable prices
elliegrover.com
or memoire studio
u can also check out this link on yelp..i started a talk thread (http://www.yelp.com/topic/san-francisco-up-and-coming-bay-area-wedding-photographers#g7Q1E19M9g16eJ2fYjS4Vw)<span style="white-space: pre;">
A friend of mine used Breck Sargent and my FI and I are thinking of doing the same.http://brecksargent.com/
He does wonderful work, and would be in your price range!
We used Erica Berger and haven't seen the photos yet, but I love, love, love her portfolio and blog. She's based in San Francisco.
They are literally just starting out, but you can get a smokin deal that way: http://jmkpictures.blogspot.com/
We're using CK Hwang from 39 East Photography. The company is based in Singapore but they are just breaking into the U.S. market (based in CA). I'm really looking forward to working with him!
39 East Photography was one of the photographers we looked into as well. It will be exciting to see your photos!
My best friend's wedding photographer was amazing, and I think she only paid $3K for 8 hours, getting ready shots, bridal portraits, a free engagement session, etc.
I can make an intro if you want, they are amazing and a very nice husband-wife team.
I'm using Joel Flory http://www.joelflory.com/ He is sort of expensive, but is very flexible with what you want. No 4 hour minimums like other photographers!
hi..just wanted to update you..we're going with Lawrence Ha Photography he's within that range.
There's also Joel Flory, Elizabeth Hurley, Dorothy Hatchel all within that range
not sure if you are still looking. we booked livingfaithphotography.com
I second 39 East Photographers. They are AMAZING and so sweet to work with. =o)
I like "up and coming" photographers, or those who aren't well-known (yet). Their prices are much more reasonable, and if you pick the right one for your wedding, you'll really like the result.
For us, we went with Yong Studio (based in San Jose). I read that one of the "rules" is that a photographer's website must be updated, but I took a chance and met him anyway. I felt very comfortable with him and his wife, liked the potential I saw in the recent weddings he had done, and was honored the previous year's pricing. In the end, I'm one happy client and am able to recommend him to my friends. He's getting great experience with each wedding, and the pictures are looking great!
CMC Photography always does a great job. He has a website and blog as well. www.cmc-photo.com
I used F.C. Wong (our budget was about $2000 for photography and he was able to meet it) who takes absolutely gorgeous photos in a photojournalistic style. Everyone was super impressed with his work.
You can see his work here: http://fcwong.bigfolioblog.com/
Website: http://www.fcwongweddings.com/
(The photos from our own wedding are here: http://fcwong.bigfolioblog.com/weblog/post/124118
He is DEFINITELY worth checking out!
If you are on a budget, I think the best photography studio without question is Red Letter Studios.
http://www.redletterweddingstudio.com/
They have 3 awesome photographers, AMAZING WORK and unbelieveable price. $995 starting, and $1495 full coverage with album.
Just awesome.
Definitely Beth Hurley. Her rates are truly affordable for the quality. Check out my post about her http://mytenthousandwedding.blogspot.com/2010/01/i-heart-elizabeth-hurley.html
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Hello!
Could anyone recommend me a photographer in our bay area?
My budget for it is less than $3000
Thank-you! =)