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    vee    9/20/08   Chicago

    we would like to get a gift certificate for our photographer as a thank-you... he is a family friend who basically shot our wedding for free. any ideas on what a photographer would appreciate?

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    BeachBrideT    5/09   Florida

    I think a gift certificate to a nice restaurant in your area would be a good gift.

     
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    mrsbee    March 5, 2005   New York, NY

    we gave ours a nice bottle of bordeaux. 

     
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    vee    9/20/08   Chicago

    both great ideas!

    anything photography-related...?

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    joyce    June 6, 2009  

    I may be a bit more sentimental than most photographers, but a handwritten thank you note would be lovely! In this age of email and text messaging, the old school handwritten card really shows your appreciation. As far as gift certificates, you can never go wrong with B&H Photo. Many photographers buy from them. Hope this helps!

     
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    Sparkles    ~*A June 2009 Bride*~   Ca

    I think the biggest compliment would be to give him a meaningful gift, but to also find a way to expose his photog skills to the public so he could get more business? Is he a wedding photographer? Or is he a freelance? 

    My uncle and my friends husband are shooting our wedding. I would love to get them a camera lens.., maybe find a shop that you can get a gift certificate for a camera lens or equipment?

     
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    bellenga    July 31, 2010   Georgia

    I  think a handwritten note is fine.  If the phots are great, I agree with Sparkles and give good word of mouth.  You don't know as of yet how they will turn out.  If you have a blog and they're great, tell him you will feature his/her work on your blog!

     
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    Jessica Snaptacular Photos    April 26, 2008   Houston, TX

    Give a massage gift certificate! You have nooo idea how much your whole body hurts after a long wedding. present for photographer? :  wedding Icon Eek

     
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    saramari    08.08.09   Midwest

    These are some great ideas! I really like the massage idea. I've also known brides to give the Vanity Fair Portraits coffee table book.

    http://www.amazon.com/Vanity-Fair-Portraits-Century-Iconic/dp/0810972980

     
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    I like the ideas from above.  I think a restaurant gift certificate would be great beause it is a gift that can be used for personal time in a busy schedule.  A handwritten note with whatever gift I'm sure would be much appreciated as well.

     
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    ipodgirl    August 8, 2008   Living in Bay Area/Wedding in Cancun

    My photographer was into gadgets so we got him a Best Buy gift card and a handwritten thank you note.

     

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