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Hacker
19-06-2008, 09:54
I'm due to get married in a few months time and I really don't know what to do about a photographer. Due to the cost of the wedding our budget is very tight and I'm not sure if we can afford a professional photographer. I need some help.

1 - How much do photographers charge for weddings? I've seen some for £300 and others for £3,000. Why are some photographers so expensive? I've seen some advertise in the local paper and they look like quite good value.

2 - My mate got married a couple of months ago and his uncle's second cousin's stepbrother did the photography. He wasn't a professional as they didn't have much money either but he did have two nice cameras which looked expensive and his photographs were very good. Should I ask him and maybe bung him a few quid for his fuel?

3 - How do I know if the photographer is any good? Is it to with the size of his equipment or his attitude?

4 - Should I forget about the stretched Humvee as the wedding car and the five tier cake and maybe spend the money on photographs?

Does this sound familiar? I'm sure you see this all the time.

:p

Janice
19-06-2008, 09:56
:woot: you stirrer, Colin!

Venomator
19-06-2008, 09:59
:lol:



Long time no larfs Colin ... :suspect:






:p

StewartR
19-06-2008, 10:00
Nice one. :thumbs:

vecsri
19-06-2008, 10:01
hehe snigger :P

Gte a limo, best one money can buy, infact don't hire it, buy it.
Then hire me to do the photography.
I'm far better than anyone else and i'll do it for free on my Canon A40

PsiFox
19-06-2008, 10:02
I've got a box brownie an a candle, will that do?

p.s. I really do have a box brownie and I'm sure there is a candle somewhere.

PsiFox
19-06-2008, 10:03
hehe snigger :P

Gte a limo, best one money can buy, infact don't hire it, buy it.
Then hire me to do the photography.
I'm far better than anyone else and i'll do it for free on my Canon A40

Don't use Him, I'll pay you to do your shots and supply the catering too.

EdinburghGary
19-06-2008, 10:12
:bang: arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh!



:lol:

PsiFox
19-06-2008, 10:16
anyone got a match for my candle?:p

yourapocalypse
19-06-2008, 10:17
Do it yourself, lazy sod :p

fletch5
19-06-2008, 10:17
anyone got a match for my candle?:p

if you havent got a flame thrower dont do the job, you need the equipment:lol:

Slvrbck
19-06-2008, 10:20
I can't make the wedding, too far to travel but I have a Kodak P880 that someone could borrow if they don't have a camera.

Has built in flash and everything

natjag
19-06-2008, 10:20
And I thought you were serious to being with. Doh!

fletch5
19-06-2008, 10:23
And I thought you were serious to being with. Doh!

:bonk:

GarynLea
19-06-2008, 10:23
Due to high fuel costs, I wont be able to travel that far, but I could post the camera to you and you can send it back once the wedding has been snapped. Then I can run them through Photoshop.

PS. It doesnt matter how good the photographer is cos Photoshop can solve EVERYTHING

ldwallis
19-06-2008, 10:26
someones marrying you? :O

Yv
19-06-2008, 10:35
:suspect: Don't ask me mate, Weddings are for wusses! :p

Grahame
19-06-2008, 10:37
Do I need a new hat?

AliB
19-06-2008, 10:39
ooooohhhh hats :D

Can I talk about shoes now?:clap:

Lee D
19-06-2008, 10:39
If I can find some 110 film, I could help you out :D

digitalmaniac
19-06-2008, 10:40
Not another one of these threads omg.

Better still dont get married and spens 10 grand on a nice camera like a d3 with all prime lensses and go and do wedding photography-doesnt matter if you dont know what your doing as this seems to be the in thing today.

The d3 will take the picture for you also-just sit back and get drunk-they come with legs now and will do the wedding for you LOL

PsiFox
19-06-2008, 10:41
if you havent got a flame thrower dont do the job, you need the equipment:lol:

I only want to illuminate the wedding party not incinerate them:naughty:

andrewc
19-06-2008, 10:42
I don't have a camera, but I've got a sketch pad and some crayons. I'll do it for a glass of pop and some sweets.

Dino f
19-06-2008, 10:52
I really think everyone is going a bit over the top here.
The sarcasm must end NOW!!!............................................ .................................................. .......

Use your mobile phone camera, then use it to ring all your mates to tell them that your a pro wedding photographer:lol::lol:

Dean:)

PsiFox
19-06-2008, 11:05
Or lets do it with etcha sketch, pre digital but still able to delete and redo any cock ups

Sam S
19-06-2008, 11:06
Equip every guest with a disposable camera and hope for the best...

Dino f
19-06-2008, 11:09
Equip every guest with a disposable camera and hope for the best...


You mean a NIKON:exit:

Dean:lol:

shiato storm
19-06-2008, 11:10
I'm sure i've got a kodak disposable around somewhere, it might be a year or two out of date but we'll put that under 'creative interpretations' shall we...

AliB
19-06-2008, 11:17
Equip every guest with a disposable camera and hope for the best...

Lol, you say that but we actually did that at a corporate event where the wine was flowing somewhat freely and the pics were brilliant! :cuckoo:

HIMUPNORTH
19-06-2008, 11:18
Glad to hear you are going to make an honest woman of her Colin.;)



I don't normally do weddings but for you I would make an exception.:D

birdy961
19-06-2008, 11:22
Equip every guest with a disposable camera and hope for the best...


Did that at our wedding, got some hilarious results :lol:

We also had a photographer as well

andrewc
19-06-2008, 11:39
Had some on my wedding as well. Technically all the photos were rubbish, but there were a lot of fun shots that add to the memory of the day. One table kept their camera :( - I suspect there were some incriminating photos on it!

Sam S
19-06-2008, 11:42
You mean a NIKON:exit:

Dean:lol:

Lol, er yeah, I spose I do :canon:

db247
23-06-2008, 12:29
How fishy was that Hacker?! I knew something weren't right right from the off!