Memories don't come cheap

Having been in the business of weddings for a good part of my adult working life, not much to do with weddings surprises me.  However the cost of wedding photography gave moment for pause.  I was surprised to learn that most quality photographers bill from 4500 and up for six hours of photography and editing.

I was even more surprised to see on several photographer's websites that couples can register for their photography.  Requesting that guests contribute toward the photography as a gift.  Very interesitng.  I can't say that I have ever heard of that before.  I am not sure how I feel about that concept.  While the photography provides memories of the weding day that will be cherished forever, and therefore it makes sense as a registry, it is also a service for the wedding.  Asking guests to contribute toward the vendor bill is a bit awkward... no?

Well, while I ponder this thought, I will share with you, some of my favortie photographers that I have come upon thus far.  Photography is a really important aspect of the day for me.  I will only be married once, and dont want mere photographs to remember it by, but images that capture the essence of my friends and families.  Works of art.  This takes intuitin and skill on the part of the photographer, as well as editing expertise.

Have a peak at Andree Kehn.  I really like her work.  I am finding that I prefer the photojournalistic approach over the "typical" wedding photography.  If I peruse the site and find wedding after wedding of the same cookie cutter photos, I scratch them off the list. Andree has a nice style.  Her photography tells a story.  It provides insight into the people and their feelings.  The shots in her gallery are esspecially well composed and carefully edited.  nice!

Eight hours of coverage is 4000.00

Take a look at Amy Salerno. She has a nice look and good compostion. 

Her prices arent clearly stated but it seems like 6 hours of coverage is about 2000.00

Roxanne Ashley photography out of Tosham, Maine has some really nice photography displayed on her site. 

Six hours of coverage is currently on special for 2200.00

 I found this really nice photojournalst duo out of ironically Maine and Vermont called Eve Event.  I realy like their non invasive approach to capturing moments.  

Packages begin at 2000.00