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Yikes! I would try Craigslist for a photographer. Try to find someone just starting out. They generally are trying to build their portfolia and keep their prices low. I found mine through my hairstylist and since she's starting out, we got her for $650 for her 2nd best package-that's half of what most of the photographers in my area are charging for their basic packages.
I'm sorry, that really sucks that everything just blew up like that. First off, can you double check with the club that your date is availabale? If it's not, is it possible to change the date this far out? This way you'd still get it free. As far as photographers go, can you post something on Craig's List? I've heard several people have done that to find reasonable photographers. I'm assuming all you were going to get from his sister was the proofs and you'd do any editing, I'm sure you can find someone for the $800 budgeted to do that. Hope things work out for you.
That stinks! :( How set are you on having a professional photographer? Do you have a friend who is semi-handy with a camera that could take most of the posed pictures and then put disposables on the tables? That might help. Also, can you bake your own cake or have a friend do it? I'm sorry this happened!
Goodness, this is just awful. I'm sorry all of it got dropped on you. I agree with the above posters about checking with the club directly if possible and scouring Craigslist. Also, check with some of the local colleges (like UCF) to see if they have photography students that want to build their portfolios.
Also, I know you said you can't find a job -- but have you thought about getting a position in the hospitality industry until you can find a "real" job? There's enough tourism in Orlando that I would think positions would be available. Retail, theme parks or even waiting tables could help you sock away some more money just in case.
Good luck Anna, wish there was more I could do to help!
Sorry - I realized you found a photographer when I read your other post.
Thanks for your advice, everyone! I went on craigslist and am now talking with a guy who is giving me a really, really great deal- $1200 for 6 hours of unlimited coverage, high resolution images, free engagement shoot, rights to the pictures...sounds perfect! And he's gotten amazing reviews on all the local Orlando sites.
Yay for great advice and helpful, lovely bees!! :D
glad you got the photos sorted out. re location: would you be willing to change your date when the clubhouse would be available? that might be your best bet.
Thought on the free clubhouse: Make sure you get a confirmation in writing that you can be booked on whatever date you choose. I wouldn't want it to be a situation where you can use it for free only if no one else wants it, like a first come first served, except that if you have money you jump to the head of the line. Good luck with everything!
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This post could easily go in emotional, but since I'm looking for constructive advice in addition to some much-needed comfort, I'm posting here.
Last night my FI and I went to his mom's birthday party. I got the chance to meet his older sister (finally), who FI had said would willingly do the photography. I had my reservations since she has a reputation of never attending family functions and being a general flake (and considering I've been living here for two months now, she lives fifteen minutes away, and this is the first time I've met her...yeah. I'd say my suspicions were just). We got to talking and FI brought up the photography and she balked at the idea. She said she would see if she had the time to talk to some of her friends who were photographers and see if THEY had the time to talk with us, but she flat out refused to take the pictures. I tried to be nice about it, saying thanks, how very generous of you, while struggling to keep the sarcasm out of my voice.
I'm not sure if FI never actually talked to her, or if she is technically backing out...either way, the $800 we had budgeted to buy a camera for her to use on our wedding day is probably not going to be nearly enough to even consider having a professional photographer come to take the pictures...everyone I've heard of in Orlando starts at $2500.
To add to that, we were going to have our reception at this clubhouse where his grandparents know the people who own it, so it would be free. Free! And now his grandfather is saying that he doesn't know if that weekend will be available for us anymore. WHAT?! So, in a day, our budget exploded into twice its normal size.
FI has a menial job in telecommunications, I can't find a job to save my life, and we have a lot of bills (student debt, mostly), so adding to our wedding budget is just overwhelming. We have the money saved for our original $5000 budget, but we are definitely pushing it right now.
So, any advice for places to trim in our budget? We're already doing the iPod DJ thing, going with a local place to cater, not doing favors, having beer and wine only, going with David's Bridal with the dress, printing our own invitations, and having silk flowers instead of real ones. Any other suggestions would be lovely.