Photographer finds do not match budget... HELP & IDEAS wanted!?!?!

[nmoreau]

I am having a hard time finding a photographer with a good portfolio that matches my budet. I am starting to think I won't find one and might have to change my strategy.

 

Most are coming in around $3000 to $5000, has anyone found a photographer that will do pictures for around $1000 to $2000? Or am I just way off my mark on budgeting for this area?

 

I feel like I have contacted A LOT and nothing seems to quite fit!

 

Any advice is welcome!

[Jess]

$1000 or $2000 with travel or without?

[FoxyBride]

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Originally Posted by Jess $1000 or $2000 with travel or without?

I was wondering as well since I do know photographers who are in the range if this is in addition to travel fees.

[TammyB]

If your not figuring in Travel, then I think it's possible to find a photographer that fits that budget. Something to keep in mind when bringing your photographer with you, Most of the time the photographer will need to stay at the resort for 2-3 days, so along with the airfare for them and and assistant, they would need to cover the cost of the room charges (most of the time the photographer and assistant share a room)

 

Of course having a photographer there for 2-3 days gives you so much more coverage then someone you might find locally. Best of luck, I'm sure it will work out in the end. :-)

[NaM]

Check this thread...there are a ton of options in your prices range!

http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t35088

[nmoreau]

I guess we were hoping to spend a total of $2000 for everything, realizing there may be more costs once we decided what prints they actually wanted for us and family.

[dawnkyeknod]

We booked Claudia Rodriguez - she is in the mayan and seems to have fair prices and a nice portfolio Good luck

[DRPrincesa]

I am having the same issues.  I am starting to wonder am I being unrealistic about my thousand dollar budget for a photographer??

[JayKay]

If you are looking for a photographer in the Mayan check out Citlali Rico.  She photographed my sister in laws wedding and her pictures are amazing!! Her prices arent to bad either!

[Pierre Violle]

Budgeting for photography is such a personal decision.  You have to remember that they are going to be responsible for "immortalizing" your wedding memories.  I've put together a WIKI for Choosing Your Wedding Photographer with some insider's tips that can hopefully help you guys narrow down your choices and get the right person on the job!

Happy Planning!