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    Miss Cola    October 23, 2009  

    New York Metro Bees!

     Right! Well... I'm not in panic mode (yet), but I'll bee (ha ha!) there soon. Our wedding is coming up (ish) - October 23 of this year - and we don't have a photographer. Eek! And quite honestly, we're not very close to picking one. Double eek!

    I feel a bit lost on how to proceed. I've read tons of reviews, but I'm not sure who to trust. AND... this might sound ridiculous, but I'd like to get 8 hours of coverage with a small (not fancy) album for $3500 or less. I can't find photogs that I like for that price.

    Are my price hopes circa 1967? Or can I get a good NYC photographer (ceremony in Inwood, reception in Northern Jersey) for $3500 in TODAY's dollars? Oh... I suppose I should mention that I like the journalistic style with an artsy flair, and I've heard bad things about Bella and Bella-like outfits, so I'm not keen on walking down that aisle.

    Thanks all - any recommendations for photographers would be so so so greatly appreciated.

    Miss Cola

     

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    mrbee    March 5, 2005   New York City, New York

    What photographers would you hire if you had a bigger budget?  That should help us get a sense for your general style!

     
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    skimilk    September 19, 2009   NYC

    http://www.gavinthomasweddings.com

    Try him. He charges $1000 for 8 hours and is an excellent photographer.

     
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    gloss    August 1, 2009   Boston/Maine

    My photographer is based out of new york and is very affordable-
    www.ericalynphotography.com
    Good luck!

     
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    Gerbera    August 7, 2010   NY

    I second Erica Lyn! I looked at her initially then gave her a second look after finding out Miss Gloss is going with her. The FI really likes her style as do I, she has more of a artistic style in my opinon. A different creative edge over your atypical wedding photographer.

    Her travel fees are VERY reasonable and she's really great to get along with. From what I understand October is a busy month for her though but definitely try contacting her. Wouldn't hurt! :)

    Good Luck!

     
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    Miss Cola    October 23, 2009  

    Bees!

    You are all fabulous for send comments so quickly! To answer Mr. Bee's very good question, I love love love John Acara's and Josh Lynn's portfolios (links below) - those are the kind of pictures I'm looking for. But I checked out the photographers that are mentioned above and really like the work! So keep the recommendations coming, Bees! Thank you so much! (I'll keep you all updated!)   

    http://www.joshlynn.com
    http://www.johnarcara.com

     
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    hamster    May 30, 2010  

    Hi! Not to be redundant, but I'm using Erica Lyn as well!  Highly recommend!

    Good luck!

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    lindsey    10.24.2009  

    I'm getting married in Brooklyn the next day and we're using Aaron Almendral. His rates are incredibly reasonable and he came highly recommended from a friend of the family. You should check him out. Good luck!

     
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    jekgirl       new york

    Check out my photographer, vanessajoy.com (blog http://vanessajoyphotography.blogspot.com/).  

    My fiance and I recently took NYC engagement photos with her.  We (and our friends and family) were really impressed with the end result.  She did an awesome job and my fiance and I are both looking forward to working with her again at her August wedding.  

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    ilovenycmissie    September 2009   nyc

    use mine, he's  friend of  a friend but does professional free lance photography on the side; $1100 for unlimited hours that day

     
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    dmbride    10/12/2008   short Hills, NJ

    My photographer doesn't fit your budget but you might try Colorblind.  I used them for photos on the plasma screens and they were fabulous.  They offer a photography package for $1000 I think.

     
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    mrsbee    March 5, 2005   New York, NY

    i think tony yang might charge less than that, but he is super popular so i don't know if he's already booked! 

     
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    Jina of JAC    Jina of JAC   New York

    oo! check out ::. www.wayneyuan.com

    he's amazing to work with~

     
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    hamster    May 30, 2010  

    @Miss Cola   Any updates on your photographer search?  Hope you found someone you love!

     
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    Miss Cola    October 23, 2009  

    Update, Bees!

    I'm still (eek!) looking at photographers (I started a brand new job a month ago, and I've been swamped).

    At any rate, I'm meeting with a few different photogs next week - Erica Lyn, Patricia Kantzos, Jörg Windau... they all seem really great. I'll let you know the outcome!!!

     

     
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    nybride09    9/19/09   New York, NY

    i'm using patricia kantzos. she's great. super responsive. she did my friend's wedding too.

     

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