cost of bd photo

[1elephant]

so i know this is a difficult question b/c we all live in different parts of the country, but what is a good price for BD pics? what do they include (hair/makeup)?

 

i've gotten 3 quotes so far, all between $300-600, and have looked at other places that charge up to $1500/session!

 

i'd really like to do these, but don't want to spend TOO much....

 

thanks!!!

[PaulaV]

Good morning Lauren!

 

Here is one quote I was given by a local photographer:

 

Sessions are $400 ($350 with a wedding booking) and include $50 print

credit. With a pillow book, the session is $700 (or $650 with a

wedding booking.) Make up is included, as is a bit of hairstyling.

 

I am going to meet her and see the 'pillowbook' she is talking about, where the pictures are taken, etc.

[PaulaV]

Oh and she added this too:

 

The pillow book is like a coffee table book. It's 5x5, hardcover with

a custom designed cover, dustjacket (with the same picture as the

cover), and a little black slipbox with your name on it (or a little

phrase.) The books are usually 20 - 30 pages long, depending on the

design. It takes 4-6 weeks to publish the book, so all in all, about 8

weeks after you give me your selections. A disc of images is not

included with the session, but can be purchased for $400.

 

 

I don't know if it is too much or not. She is an excellent photographer from what I see in on her website.

[MsShelley]

I got the $350 for your session and $45 per photo, so a book she said will cost $2-3,000!! wtf?? I will keep looking....

[StephanieMN]

I really lucked out and found a girl ( same one who did our engagement photos) who is new to BD pictures so she needs to build her portfolio. She is charging me $50 for the session and her prices are very good for reprints. I am not sure what we would do about a photobook of them. I will contact her.

[starchild]

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Originally Posted by beachbride I got the $350 for your session and $45 per photo, so a book she said will cost $2-3,000!! wtf?? I will keep looking....

That book better be so hot it vibrates! J/k I'm sure they're artistic and stunning and all that, it's just a good chunk of money!

[MsShelley]

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Originally Posted by starchild That book better be so hot it vibrates! J/k I'm sure they're artistic and stunning and all that, it's just a good chunk of money!

yeah, it better stimulate my new husband for me.. lol j/k... I know, I am not spending that kind of money, especially before the wedding..

[Jenn]

Anyone priced bd photos in the Philly area or know a photographer?

[leigh miller]

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Originally Posted by Hopels Anyone priced bd photos in the Philly area or know a photographer?

boudoirphotographers.net and i have a good friend whos a great photographer - nicole polk. Nicole Polk Weddings and Polk A Dot Portraits im not sure if she does boudoir or not but her work is great. give her a call.

just as a reference my sessions start at $500-$750 - with a print credit. digital negatives, albums, etc.... are extra. but im in CA and prices vary across the country. and even within a region.

[-Kate-]

My session fee was $150 and the cheapest book is about $350 for 20 - 30 pgs.