Elizabeth Medina - Photographer

I didn't really know where to post this thread, so if you want to move it, Tammy - no problem! I didn't want to put this in the PV area, since she isnt' from PV and could be used anywhere! Maybe we could add a place to put all of the photographers that aren't necessarly tied to one location somewhere - those that travel ... just an idea.

I know I've seen Elizabeth Medina's name in various places, but I can't remember if anyone here used her, or knows of her. I think she's the #1 on my list so far for photographers, but I wanted to get some feedback from you all first. I asked Juan if he was available for my date, but he's not - but he did recomend Elizabeth! I've also had a couple people recomend Elizabeth, I just can't remember who (I know a couple girls from The Knot did).

Mexico Wedding Photographer, Elizabeth Medina, destination wedding photography, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico

I am putting her package info. in here too; one, so you all can see it in case you're looking too, and two, so you can tell me if you think it's a reasonable price! Elizabeth is located in Yucatan, but travel costs are included in her pricing.

Elizabeth Medina-2007.doc

Elizabeth Medina-2007.doc

I wonder if you would still need to cover hotel and air/ground fare?

I love her style.

Travel costs are included in her package prices! Has anyone used her before? Or know anyone that has?

Ok, just to make sure, I went back to look at my email. I've been communicating with a few photographers, so I could easily get them confused! This is from Elizabeth's email:

"I am including my current package information. I am located in Yucatan, which is quite far from your wedding site, but my travel costs are included in the package prices. Please let me know if you have any questions."

I am guessing that she didn't charge you her whole "destination wedding" fee because she could just drive there or something, so you only needed to pay for lodging. I am assuming she has to fly to Puerto Vallarta, which is why it's more travel costs.

I just wish I could find someone that has used her before!

OK, here is the package I was sent.

OK never mind. The file is way too big to upload. Maybe I can e-mail it to you and anyone that needs it for that matter.

I suppose we will call it The Elizabeth Madina price quotes for local RM/Cancun brides. If anyone is in need of this PM your e-mail address and I will send it to you.

I had to copy/paste mine into a work document too - the pdf was too big. The prices she gave me are attached in the first message in this thread - the document she sent me was titled "Destination Wedding Pricing 2007" which makes me thing she has different for "Non-Destination" weddings. Maybe your location would fall into that ...

I will PM you - I am curious as to what she sent to you.

I put the Riviera Maya pricing into a word doc and am attaching it here.

Basically, there are some semi-minor differences. First of all the Riviera Maya document has 3 packages, the destination wedding document only 2 packages (Package #2 is missing from the destination wedding list).

Package 1 is $1000 more for the destination wedding ($3950 vs. $2950). With this extra $1000 you get ...

> 2 more hours coverage (8 vs. 6 hours)

> 100 more 4x6 proofs (500 vs. 400 proofs) - though one says 'prints,' and one says 'proofs' - what's the difference?

> 3 8x10 E.M. signature prints

> Travel costs

Package 3 is $250 more for the destination wedding. With this extra $250 you get ...

> ... nothing, from what I can tell!

Hope this helps!

This doesn't sound like a bad deal to me - for $1000 more you get quite a bit!

Just thought I'd check if anyone that has recently joined the forum has heard of or used this photographer before. I hesitate to use someone without any referrals - but I am also thinking I need to book a photog SOON!

Thanks!