Hi,

I'm looking for recommendations for a photographer for our wedding next year.

We would like someone who's not too expensive, and preferably someone who will give us copies of all the photos on CD and the printing rights too.

Can anyone help?

Thanks
Elle

Try Suzanne Bedford who live up Whirlow, did our Wedding two years ago and was superb ! Not the cheapest but quality and professionalism superb.

You would have to speak about the rights/Cd request.

suzannebedford.co.uk

Whatever, Hope your Wedding goes well.

We used Paul Ibberson for ours, hes based in Gleadless. He did a fantastic job, PM me if you want me to dig the number out if you are interested

Not sure about the CD part of it though

C & C Photography, fantastic husband and wife team really nice and great work. Have a look here http://www.candcphotography.co.uk/

http://www.carlrosephoto.com/

He's a top chap!

www.lisaabbottphotography.co.uk

click on the view photos link on the website to view all lisa's recent weddings.....:thumbsup:

Thanks for the replies everyone, will be looking at all the websites!

Please, keep them coming!

Thanks again,
Elle

Try Alan at ASG Photo he has shop in Hillsborough.
He took our photos a couple of years ago and he was very good.

Hope this helps
Richard

The picture box studio in Chapeltown. Great photos, reasonable prices. www.pictureboxstudio.co.uk

Hey Elle,

Do you want a wedding videographer, I know a great person? I specialise in Wedding packages for make-up and pre wedding pamper parties, have a great portfolio id your interested.

xx

Thanks everyone, will look into all your recommendations.

Stacey, can you e-mail me details of the packages you offer too?

Thanks
Elle

Hey Hun,

Yeah whats your email? Theres no information how to contact you. Send me your email address hun xxx

Already been said, but can also recommend candcphotography - lovely people and lovely photos!

x

Stacey - I think I've changed my profile to allow e-mail - it said I couldn't e-mail you on yours. Can you try again?

Brunette - thanks for the recommendation,

Elle

Hey Elle,

It still won't let me email you, send us a text and give me email address or address and i'll send you a sample, 07793865598 xx

www.lisaabbottphotography.co.uk :mrgreen:

have a look at stancliffestudios.com
some nice pics on there.
:)

http://www.soyo-weddings.com/

This guy's photos are ace, something a little different! He used to be in one of the photo societies I ran.

Can anyone recommend a good wedding photographer thats not too expensive! :help:

why who you marrying then???? :suspect:

yes, Lee Doane Photography. Sheffield based, reasonable rates and good quality work.

www.leedoanephotography.co.uk

try Tom Barnes. young lad - been published loads and does a great job...very contemporary and modern.

website is: http://www.soyo-weddings.com

try Tom Barnes. young lad - been published loads and does a great job...very contemporary and modern.

website is: http://www.soyo-weddings.com

Was just about to post this, Tom's my recommendation too.

www.lisaabbottphotography.co.uk

Click the link on the left of the page to view loads of her recent weddings.............she works in colour and black and white,and is very reasonably priced :thumbsup:

Excellent, thanks for both suggestions. Just been on both websites and both looking great in terms of what they take and the price.

http://www.soyo-weddings.com/

Just looked and for a young photographer his photos are outstanding.

Lux Photography
116, St. Anns Rd, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S65 1SA
Tel: 01709 516974

Hi Everyone

Does anyone recommend any wedding photographers who are quite reasonably priced?

Its just for a reception - not an actual wedding, as we get married in Cyprus

Thanks

what sort of shots are you after, informal party shots or posed and set groups etc.

Im mainly wanting informal i think - but probably a few formal ones with the family who arent coming to Cyprus with us.

Mostly people laughing,dancing n stuff - just having a good time

you have a pm

My niece is getting married on August 10th in Doncaster and is looking for a photographer for their wedding. They aren't made of money, but they're not looking for favours. They just want to pay a reasonable amount for someone who is able to provide a good service and who is not willing to rip them off. I always find 'word of mouth' is best on issues like these, and I'll greatly appreciate any recommendations.
Thanks very much guys.

if your niece is on a budget her best bet may be to buy a disposable pack of cameras (you can get them in a nice wedding design so she doesnt have loads of ugly yellow throw aways alover the place) and hand them out to friends and family.

when i got married a friend sorted me a professional photographer out as a pressie, i have to say the results were disapointing (there is a reason these photographers cant charge same as the better ones)

when my dad got married recently, everyone took their own piccies and gave him copies. as a gift i took a load of photos myself and got them developed same day and put him an album together, it cost me about £40 to put a great album together and if i do say so myself it was better than the proffesional one i got.

also the photos are more personal and there are loads of them as opposed to only a few in the album. of corse there a photographers out there that do a fantastic job and its worth getting them for the arty piccies but the cheaper ones in my opinion only take what are essentially snap shots.

ASG Photography on Middlewood Rd opposite the top of Hillsborough park is fantastic!

Ask for Alan. His website is:
http://www.asgphoto.co.uk

i have to say it was ASG that did my wedding photographs.
very disappointing they were nothing more than snapshots

Hi, my best mate is a wedding photographer in Doncaster. her website is
photos-art.co.uk and it has all her details on. Her prices are very reasonable and she offers different packages to suit different budgets.

Try www.lisaabbottphotography.co.uk :D :D :D

I would try not to skimp on the wedding photographer if you can. The shots he or she gets will be one of the few lasting pieces of memorabilia from the day. Worth getting them right.

Anyone remember the new wedding photographer who offered his services on here for cheap and got ripped to bits..

Hi,

candcphotography.co.uk are Charlotte and Steve - and their wedding pics are fabulous!
x

hi,
We just booked Tom Barnes for our wedding. He was recommended on here. When he came round to talk to us i was very impressed. His portfolio is good and poeple seem to have good things to say. As wedding photographers go he's very reasonable.

Clive Pickering Photographic Concept in Barnsley are fantastic, especially if you Book Clive for the day. He would gladly travel to there too as he has done wedding further afield than that. He did our wedding back in October and he really made the day extra special, he's a real character and gets the best out of every photo opportunity. He only charges a £45 attendance fee and then you just purchase whatever photos you want after that, even if you only want 1. That way you aren't forced to pay for photos in a fixed album price that you might not like.
If you'd like to see the ones he took of our day, PM me and I'll mail you a link

Try www.lisaabbottphotography.co.uk :D :D :D

Yep, big recommendation from us too.

does any 1 know any good photographers for weddings ones that are not too expensive

plz let me know if any 1 knows any i would rearly appreciate it


thanx lisa

does any 1 know any good photographers for weddings ones that are not too expensive

plz let me know if any 1 knows any i would rearly appreciate it


thanx lisa

Just sent you a pm.

Regards

N.

Try John Mottershaw based in Grindleford. He's a a fantastic photographer.I can find out his website address for anyone that's interested.
He takes photos of my wedding cakes for me for my portfolio-fantastic job. Far better detail than I could ever get with a digital camera.
Regards
Emma

www.lisaabbottphotography.co.uk :mrgreen:

Yep - she did a great job for us and a friend has booked her for this summer too.

John Mottershaw based in Grindleford. Very good-has a website.

I cant recommend C&C photography enough! They are a young couple who both attend on the day so they never miss a shot and Steve spends some time with the men and Charlotte with the woman. They do the photography for Sheffield United aswell. They have a studio They are so friendly and fresh and have packages to suit everyone! Charlotte & Steve are lovely and will make you day really special. They are doing ours in September: http://candcphotography.co.uk/ 01142011120.

Come to the Costco Wholesale wedding fair Sunday 10th Jube and meet some of Sheffield's best wedding specialist photographers. Call 0114 2427590 for more details

See below - I am a wedding photographer

It depends on what your budget is as to what you class as not expensive. I can honestly say that My father has not had a single complaint in his 16 years of being a pro wedding photographer, Andrew Beatson really is at the top of the class for wedding photography, and has recently been joined by Adam, my brother to begin a truely family business with me also providing wedding makeup.

www.acbphotographyandvideo.co.uk

Please have a look at my thread, i have images on my site and more will be posted soon. Any questions at all, PM me.

http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=167753&highlight=photography

www.lisaabbottphotography.co.uk :D

Anyone remember the new wedding photographer who offered his services on here for cheap and got ripped to bits..

GrahamGraham I think his SF tag was...I'll see if I can find the thread...

EDIT: ignore me...I actually posted this while reading an earlier page - before I saw he already here! ;)

he's two posts above ;)

he's two posts above ;)

Yeah...saw that...after I replied :blush:

Lux Photography Rotherham

01709 516974

Hello everyone

I am available for wedding photography. Please see my website for examples of my work, and prices:

http://www.lucydavies.co.uk

Thanks :)

Lucy Davies

Hi all

This is just to let you know that I still have spaces for bookings for this year.

Thanks

Lucy

I Can Recomend Anthony Keye From Swallownest.
I Have Done Wedding Make Up For A Few Years Now And Worked Along Side Him On The Mornings Of The Weddings. He Is Great.

Hi, i got married last year and would recommend my photographer. Lovely people who really care about what they're doing and go out of their way to make sure you have a fabulous day. The link is below, all details are on it.

www.pictureboxstudio.co.uk

Try AB Photography, you get two photographers for the price of one! They did ours and everyone was really impressed.

I need to build a portfolio, happy to be a second photographer.

w w w.hhphotography.moonfruit.com

xxxx

New wedding pics on my website :)

http://www.lucydavies.co.uk

Hi

Me and my girlfriend are planning our wedding for August 16th next year. We thought about getting a willing friend to take the pics but realised that to get some decent quality snaps we will need a pro!

We are trying (as im sure most people do) to keep costs down but do understand that this is a skilled job. Hopefully, if we can find someone local and independent it will be better and cheaper that the fancy companies advertised.

We have two important requirements - the first is that we will be able to keep all the pics taken on a CD/DVD i.e. not just select certain ones for a brochure. Equally important is that we have someone with a sense of humour who would enjoy being at our wedding for the afternoon.

If you know of anyone who is good or are interested yourself then please get in touch,

Thanks
Dave and Ash

We're getting married on a budget and with just a small unconventional 'do' with a few close freinds. Does anyone know of a photographer who might come out for a Saturday morning wedding and just take a few pictures - just a few of the smiling couple (!) and a group shot of all our friends who are there? We definitely don't want all the 'standard' poses!!

We've thought about encouraging everyone to bring cameras on the day to get as many photos as possible to choose from, but would really like a 'professional' looking one or two as well.

Hi there,

I did something similar for a couple this August. When is your wedding?

Thanks,

Carrie.

We used Clive Pickering in Barnsley (he travels all over though) and he was fantastic, a real character and definitely got the best out of us and the guests and we got some unusual shots too. He'll take as many or as few as you want, there is a £45 attendance fee then you simply buy as many or as few as you want after that, no set album or fixed prices etc.

We used Clive Pickering in Barnsley (he travels all over though) and he was fantastic, a real character and definitely got the best out of us and the guests and we got some unusual shots too. He'll take as many or as few as you want, there is a £45 attendance fee then you simply buy as many or as few as you want after that, no set album or fixed prices etc.

Oh thats good! What are the prices like of the individual photos?

Try www.lisaabbottphotography.co.uk :)

Yes most of my work is informal and my prices are really good too! :)

Have a look at my website :)

Hi

I would highly recommend http://www.nowthenphotography.co.uk.

The company are very competitive and provide a professional service.

More new wedding pics on my website :)

http://www.lucydavies.co.uk

Prices range from £500.00 to £800.00.

For this, you get:

•A wedding album containing a selection of photos that you choose.
•An online gallery of the photos taken in printable format to share with friends and family. Prints can be ordered from here at Photobox prices.
•A box containing 6 x 4 prints of the photos taken.
•A disc with copies of the photos in a printable format.

Please email me if you're interested:

lucyannedavies@hotmail.com

Hi everyone,

My wedding service has been updated and can now be found online at www.tombarnesphoto.com and just click weddings.

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Tom Barnes
+ 44 (0) 7515 898 999 (please note new mobile number)
www.tombarnesphoto.com / info@tombarnesphoto.com

Hi D & A,

Not sure if your still looking but have a look at my site www.tombarnesphoto.com I'm a bit different to other wedding photographers, you can give me a call at any time on 07515 898 999

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Tom Barnes
+ 44 (0) 7515 898 999 (please note new mobile number)
www.tombarnesphoto.com / info@tombarnesphoto.com

Not sure if your still looking? If you are then maybe try www.tombarnesphoto.com

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Tom Barnes
+ 44 (0) 7515 898 999 (please note new mobile number)
www.tombarnesphoto.com / info@tombarnesphoto.com

Hey up! My brother is a really good photographer, not a professional but really good- he did photographs for my step sisters wedding in october and they came out briliantly. If you would like to have a look at some of the pics he could send you some I am sure.

Because he has only done one wedding before he wouldnt charge anywhere near what a professional would- if you want his phone number or email i can pm it you (-:

whats the basic price of a photographer for the wedding? I'd like a few mainly informal pics, maybe just a handful of posed ones, to be supplied on cd? I have no idea what these things cost lol

All photographers are different .. Try www.lisaabbottphotography.co.uk

40 6x4 prints plus 40 large file images on personlised CD for £495

Definately a good idea getting a pro in to do the shots! However, also got to say that some of the best photos of my wedding were from the hundreds, ney thousands, we received from friends and families who had taken their camera along.

Encourage guests to bring along cameras too, you get some very different perspectives of the day which I thought was lovely!

(Disposables on the tables always lead to comedy results!)

http://www.carlrosephoto.com/

Chesterfield number but Sheffield family - "Peak Photography" -01246-201692.

Yellow pages.

Seen some brilliant wedding photos by Matrix Photography, he does some very innovative photobooks as well as traditional albums

www.matrixphotography.co.uk

I would recommend http://www.nowthenphotography.co.uk

Very professional service with a smile.

We used http://www.phoenixphotography.co.uk/. Reasonably priced and we were able to get a dvd with all the photos taken during the day. He was very friendly but not bossy like some photographers can be.

Give family and friends a disposable camera each. Then i'm sure you will get loads of great photos. They then could be scanned to PC and put on to a DVD, may take a while but at least you will have a great selection.

http://www.lucydavies.co.uk

:)

I know you must be sorted by now ..if not try

www.lisaabbottphotography.co.uk ;)

Try Mike Leng photography, his studio is at the Wentworth garden centre.

mike-leng.co.uk

We used Amy's photography. search amysweddingemporium They were absolutely amazing and their prices are good too.
x

Does anyone know of a good contemporary photographer for our wedding day, budget is £500- £1000, i would appreciate it if you could list if they have a website, just so i can peruse.

Many thanks for your help - 6 months till big day :hihi:

Hello:)

Try www.lisaabbottphotography.co.uk ;)

Hi,

I am a photographer and would love to do your wedding! my website is www.ditzpics.fusiveweb.co.uk, have a look, see what you think and pm me for more details. A recent christening is on there and I'm just in the middle of putting some wedding photos on there.

Thanks,

DitzPics. A Photographic Service.

We are getting married in August and I have a similar budget. We booked www.capturetheimage.co.uk early last year in order to secure the price before it went up. They are charging £950 (but this depends based on the type of album you want and will have gone up slightly since we booked) and this includes all the copyright to the photos. So we get all pictures on CD and all negatives from any photos taken with the normal camera (apparently this is better for the really large photos). I was quoted between £1300 - £1600 for a similar album without the copyright by most other places over a year ago now.

Plus they normally use 2 photographers on the day instead of just 1 so they can capture both reportage and formal shots easily.

Try Adrian Richardson Photography

http://www.sheffield-photographer.com

try Adrian Richardson Photography:

http://www.sheffield-photographer.com

Hi, also look at www.candcphotography.co.uk - they are doing ours and have done a few friends too, they're great!
x

Try googling motionsensitivephotography - can't post the link as I haven't posted enough messages yet (apparently I need 5!) His name is Andrew Townley and he's fantastic!

He's based in Oxford but isn't averse to visiting Sheffield every now and again as he used to live here!! He's doing our wedding photos in 2 weeks time and we already have some of his other photos (non-wedding) on our walls!!!

Highly recommended!!!

Take a look at Tom Barnes website - we're having him for our wedding and hes excited, and highly recommended on the Forum. Really cool young guy who has a real either for modern prints.

Hi Daryl

You still looking for photogrphers details? I know one that is well within your budget and stays with you all day, so you get pictures right the way through the reception and evening bash.

IM me if you'd like more info.

A good website to check for good wedding photographers in South Yorkshire is SWPP (Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers). Put it into Google & it should come up.

Go to the section called 'find a photographer' & you can narrow down your search to within South Yorkshire.

A company I can personally recomend is 'Image Book Weddings'.

Try me - have a look at my website

www.robstroudphotos.co.uk

all inclusive package - no extras - many satisfied customers - worth a look

Hello -try Karl Southern of Image Exellence. He will do all osrts of packages and will let you have all the photos on disc to do your own thing. Contact him on 07818 427618. imageexcellence.co.uk is his emailHe is also the photographer for Sheffield Sharks basket ball team and then NBA so has a good repetoire of all sorts.

I do balloon decorating and other table decorations if you need any!?!

I can recommend Tracey Beardow of 'Your True Colours' too if you are looking for a mobile makeup artist. 01142962233 or 07843 235151.

I dont do wedding planning but I can help with loads of ideas and contacts.

Call me if I can help.

Regards
Angela
Be Inspired - Fulwood Road. 0114 230 7270

Can I just say .. when booking a photographer its always best if they are Qualified to a professional body .. two of the best ones are BIPP ( British Institute of Professional Photographers ) and MPA ( Master photographers Association )
Both have websites were you can search in your area.. the benefits of using a qualified member is that they have to be fully insured and follow guide lines for Professional conduct. Its peace of mind at the end of the day because you only get one chance to capture your big day. However if theyre not a qualified member of any professional body ALWAYS make sure they are fully insured. :)

I had recently success in finding good photographer for myself on w ww.listphotographers. com/ website. It seems like they have various wedding and other kinds of professional photographers from entire world on this directory.

One way to reduce the cost of wedding photography is to pay the photographer for the day, and take the photo files/disc and do your own cropping/albums. I have a contact for one such photographer who charges £300 all in and every one receives a copy of the C.D and can take what they want from it. This controls costs and does not penalise guests who want more than others.

we are setting up a photography company at the moment and want pictures for our website so we would do it at cost price of £75 and give you a disc with all the photographs on afterwards at no extra cost. Alternatively, if you wanted an album printing or individual prints we could get these done for you cheaply. We have two experienced photographers who do exactly the kind of 'natural' photography you are after. Phone 07745 050 786 if you want more info?

Have you thought about askin someone in your family to take the photo's??? I know it's not very professional but if there is someone in the family that knows anything about cameras etc then that would reduce the cost.

I have asked my OH's brother. He's not professional but he knows about camera's, pictures and the right lighting etc. Were then getting disposable cameras for the evening reception, but if you do this you must bare in mind that some will either take the camera's with them or take pictures of, well their bums etc.

We are doing the same as Sarah1312.My dad is a fab photographer and wants to do some pic's for our wedding[in between giving me away]and one of our friends did some photos for another wedding we went to and they were lovely so he is also doing some.Both have top spec camera's and my h2b has bought a great photo printer from a computer fair.The day guests are having disposable camera's which I thought were fun and they can take them home to develop.

Where is the ceremony hun? My reason for asking is my photographer has a registry office package which includes an album of 30 photos and you get to keep all the ones you don't choose for the album too! It's £275, a bargain and 2 of my cousins had him too. Great with kids if any are there. He can stay all day, and for £275 it's a bargain, yet not naff photos at all. PM me if you want the details hun. xx

i saw this thread today and may be too late.
If you are getting married later on in the year then visit our web sit www.ab-photography.co.uk we can cover your wedding in a
contemporary fashion.

Please contact me on 0114 2817737 / 0779 6454156 for more details.

Thanks,


Barry

Hi there. I've booked mine now, check out his website blinkdigital.net he's really nice and reasonable prices too.

I have just checked out the wedding site you mentioned.
The photography on it is exceptional, and I am sure the photographer will do a wonderful job for you.

Good luck.

Barry

we have book blinkdigital for our wedding too. good price great pics

Adrian Richardson Photography did my wedding. Would recomend to anyone, real nice guy and the pictures were unbelievable.

Everyone was really happy with the pictures and he offered extra prints through the website at reasonable prices...

HI GUYS & GALS

Can anyone reccomend a good photographer. I am looking for a contempoary style photographer. We have arounf 650£ budget

We would like a photographer that will take photos up to the speeches/1st dance if possible and one that will allow us to have copyrite to pictures to allow us to print as and when.

Can anyone help or am i asking too much with the budget i have???

Hi :)

Your not asking too much, alot of photographers out there are good and dont charge the earth.

www.lisaabbottphotography.co.uk

Try these sites also .. professional photographers.. top quality ..fully insured .. and work full time in their profession.

http://www.bipp.com/

http://www.thempa.com/

There's lots and lots out there, as a photographer myself you need to check the following:

Make sure they've a good varied portfolio of work to ensure they've lots of wedding experience.

Get everything in writing, to ensure you know what you're getting.

Make sure you know the process for selecting the images you want (viewing proofs, usually).

Make sure you get what you pay for! There are a lot of cowboys out there!!

Just a bit of market research!

Where do you start when looking for a Wedding Photographer?

What is most important to you when selecting a wedding photographer? Cost? Their previous work?

Thanks!

Threads merged.

Hi there,

My husband is an experience photographer and would be happy to discuss any budget/package/idea's with anyone interested. Please check out his website for more information and a contact page at www.magnolia-photography.co.uk

Thanks,

Charlotte

hi has any body used this guy
he runs a very personel service
if you are wanting him there from
the very early hours of the morning
of your wedding he will be there
his wedding albums are buitifull
and his prices are very resnobleas well
www.robstroudphotos.co.uk :hihi::love:

I would recomend lisa abbot too

http://www.allenhudsonphotography.co.uk/index.html

Allen is doing my wedding, had the meeting today & he's so freindly & easy to get on with, helps you to feel relaxed!!

Give him a call for a quote, He's not over priced (he'll give you a free no obligation quote) & his pictures are fantastic!!

You may even see me on the web site in a few weeks!!!

magnolia-photography. co . uk

Please feel free to check out my site. I've got a wedding in 2 weeks, so will be updating the site very soon. 2 recent weddings to also go up.

I like to think my prices are very reasonable and my special selling point is pretty rare......- no extra costs for prints, you get the hi-res images on a cd to keep.

Try us our site is www.ab-photography.co.uk
You can contact me on 0114 2817737 / 0779 6454156.
We will bring samples to you for you to decide if we are the photographers you want at your wedding.

Thanks,


Barry

Back to Matt's original question to all the brides:[QUOTE=mattsando;3655196]Just a bit of market research!

Where do you start when looking for a Wedding Photographer?

What is most important to you when selecting a wedding photographer? Cost? Their previous work?

I'm sure all the photographers, myself included, are really interested in your replies

Back to Matt's original question to all the brides:[QUOTE=mattsando;3655196]Just a bit of market research!

Where do you start when looking for a Wedding Photographer?

What is most important to you when selecting a wedding photographer? Cost? Their previous work?

I'm sure all the photographers, myself included, are really interested in your replies

i came on here for tips :hihi: i did go to wedding fairs but I found a lot of the ones there were too expensive for me. I like the idea of different packages, but there is no way I can afford £1000+ no matter how good the photos are. Pricewise my budget is really low, and I considered not having a photographer, but decided it was important to me, I love looking at past photos and have several professional ones of the kids on display at home.
So yes, cost is the major factor for me sadly. Then I looked at how long the photographer was there, I wanted a bit of the reception captured at least, and I liked the idea of the preparations beforehand. Most photographers in my budget stayed for about 3 hours, so it was looking to be a decision on which bits were most important to me.
Another important bit for me was how 'valued' I felt as a customer. Some photographers weren't interested in meeting beforehand, and were happy to discuss things over the phone or internet, difficult to convey what I wanted I felt. Others wanted me to go to their studio, the main problem being that I find it difficult to travel and be available at specific times due to other commitments. A photographer willing to travel to my home to discuss my wishes was useful.
And finally, one of the things I wanted was the CD of the photos, I know a lot of photographers don't like doing this, for various reasons, but as I have a lot of family and friends who can't come to the wedding for travel reasons I want to be able to put them on my facebook account ect so they can see them.
I was recommended a photographer by the person who's making my cake, I have met them and am very happy with the package they are offering me, I like the photographer as a person and I'm very impressed that he spends his own time visiting the venues before the date to ensure he knows the best places for the photos. :)

Thanks for that honeyb - thats brilliant.
I think a lot of photographers would be happy to let clients have a selection of low-resolution images for facebook etc,

Back to Matt's original question to all the brides:[QUOTE=mattsando;3655196]Just a bit of market research!

Where do you start when looking for a Wedding Photographer?

What is most important to you when selecting a wedding photographer? Cost? Their previous work?

I'm sure all the photographers, myself included, are really interested in your replies


For me it was (in order):

1) Price & Service where number one of course - someone needed to be able to come to my house to show their work, I didn't want to travel to them.
2) Photo's to also be provided on CD (saves me scanning them in afterwards!) as we have lots of family who live in Scotland and want to be able to send the photo's to them and also put them on Facebook. I found that some photographers charged extra for this on top of their extortianate fees already. I found one who included it in the price as as he pointed out people would just scan them in anyway (which is what I would've done).
3) Package offered - I wanted someone who would capture the getting ready bit as well as the evening reception.
4) I was looking for someone who could do a nice modern album with plenty of input from me and my htb as to which photo's went in the final album.

Hope this helps : )

Thanks for that honeyb - thats brilliant.
I think a lot of photographers would be happy to let clients have a selection of low-resolution images for facebook etc,


My photographer is providing me with all photos on CD (not just low-resolution ones) and also all the negatives from photos he takes with the non-digital camera (he said this is better for the larger photos) as I said I didn't want family members to have to mess about going through him if they wanted any photos from the day. For me this was very important.

yes i'm getting the high resolution ones on CD too.

Cannot recommended highly enough Stancliffe Studios....did my friends wedding last month and the photos are awsome!:):)
Best wedding pictures ive ever seen! Truely original

www.stancliffestudios.com

He's booked for my wedding i just need to find a man!! :hihi::hihi:

xx

Fantastic photographer

http://www.mattsanderson.com/

Hiya Ladies!!!!

Well I'm settling to married life & thought I'd let you know that Allen Hudson did my photo's (& I ended up with 400 pics - that man is click happy...... but I'm not complaining!!!) He sent me 2 discs 1 was of finalised & edited photo's & the other of the good but not edited ones, if you wanna see some of them (the final ones), look under Ann & Paul on his site (I'm so proud of them).

It really was fantastic, I felt sooooo comfortable with Allen as did my guests, so we were able to relax & get some really good reportage pics as well as proper poses!!

Good luck ladies with your photographer hunting, as I said before though, Allen comes Highly recommended.

I can highly recommend Martin Spendiff (http://www.spendiff.com). We have worked together on a lot of Weddings and the Happy Couple are always as pleased with the photography as they are with the cakes!

Highly recommended for a contemporary service which really captures the essence of your special day!

Hi can anyone recommend a good reliable but not to expensive wedding photographer...
Been to see a few local professionals but the prices are astronomical.
Oh our wedding is next august....

steve griffiths did mine. he is wonderful. made us feel very relaxed & photos are great. his number is 07525046544. have a look at the wedding section.

Mike Hudson - 07983480948

Does amazing things with your pics too - can add splashes of colour, do them in sepia etc..

Our pics were fantastic!

How much ruoghly am I expenting to pay ??
The few quotes i have had are above £1500

Give him a call tomorrow for up to date prices - with us, he did random shots and they were fantastic. ie/ not posed - he caught us chatting to our guests etc..far better than posed photos! ( he did do some posed, but we loved the random shots best, and thus we paid for those)

sf user barry fisher.

thanks.......... just found the wedding threads
loads of recommendations
my heads bout to explode
gonna leave to the other half to browse
thanks again

Moved to Sheffield Wedding Group.

L

I Used Allen Hudson photography, He was fantastic, really well priced for a budget too (prices start @ £250 upwards) his website is http://www.allenhudsonphotography.co.uk/ & you can see some of my pics on there too, (Ann & Paul)!!

His prices are on the site as is his phone number, He made us feel realy relaxed & did me a mixture of both posed & reportage.

Good Luck, have fun & enjoy your big day!

Hi, Suzanne Bedford was our photographer in 2005. will we able to see our album online. does anyone know.?
highly recommended as well.

i've got a great deal with Rob Stroud, havent got married yet but I've seen a fair few examples!

just got wed myself and would like to big up tjs, there very good at they work and good prices .cheak out there website
http://www.tjsweddingdays.co.uk/index.html

[QUOTE=Jayemm;3726679]Back to Matt's original question to all the brides:


For me it was (in order):

1) Price & Service where number one of course - someone needed to be able to come to my house to show their work, I didn't want to travel to them.
2) Photo's to also be provided on CD (saves me scanning them in afterwards!) as we have lots of family who live in Scotland and want to be able to send the photo's to them and also put them on Facebook. I found that some photographers charged extra for this on top of their extortianate fees already. I found one who included it in the price as as he pointed out people would just scan them in anyway (which is what I would've done).
3) Package offered - I wanted someone who would capture the getting ready bit as well as the evening reception.
4) I was looking for someone who could do a nice modern album with plenty of input from me and my htb as to which photo's went in the final album.

Hope this helps : )

1) Cheers, this is what we do! Didn't realise this was such a bonus!! The reason we do this is that we want the B&G to be relaxed, and what better place than in their own home! :D

2) The main reason photogs are reluctant to offer a CD is not, as most thingk, to do with the photog losing the money from prints sold... it's actually because an average-Joe would print them at somewhere like Photobox or Jessops, and the quality (whilst being fine) just isn't up to the standard at which we can get them printed at a pro-lab. I, personally, prefer my work to be shown off in the best possible way, and find the easiest way to accomplish this is to take full control of the printing process by using my own calibrated pro-monitor and using a pro-lab who, I know, will print the photos exactly as I want them to be done. :) It's not about the profits!

3) We only offer one package which comes with at least 8 hours coverage, starting when you want it until, normally, the first dance or sometime after (I've been photographing from 8am to 1am before!!) - we then let you decide what else you want in your package. We do this because what appeals to one Bride and Groom won't appeal to others, so why make them have certain things because some B&G's wanted it?

4) Our digital (or coffee-table - depending on what you call them!) albums are hand-printed, hand-bound in Italy, and then shipped over to us. They are, I think, the best quality albums in the world. We take as much (or as little) input as the B&G want to give.

Try www.lisaabbottphotography.co.uk :)

My packages start from £495 .. I am fully Insured and a Qualified member of The Britsh Institute of Professional Photography and The Master Photographers Association.

www.lisaabbottphotography.co.uk

We used C and C for our wedding, they were fantastic.
Can also recommend stancliffe studios- friends used Karl, very impressed with results.

Hi,

My name is Lisa Gore and I am a wedding photographer. Have you ever thought of having a photographer at your wedding, but the cost has put you off? Well I would like to offer my services to you because I believe that everyone should be able to have good quality pictures of their wedding at affordable prices.

I am offering to do registery weddings for 100 pound and in that deal you will also get a free CD of all your photos which will be yours copyright free.

Please look at my website which is in my signature and PM me for more details.

Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you,

DitzPics. A Professional Service.

Hi
There seems to be a huge number of people looking for wedding photographers, be that on a budget, or simply want a good recommendation. In order to help and as a professional wedding photographer myself, I recently wrote an article about wedding photography, what to look out, what questions to ask, and a lots more tips beside.

You can access this article from my website at http://stancliffestudios.com/click_issue2.html - I hope you find it useful when deciding which photographer to use..

All the best
Karl

Oh forgot to mention, I write "Click" every month and it's packed full of insider tips on photography, and includes a bride's tip of the month. A recent issue covered was "the death of the wedding album", which makes for interesting reading, and another recent article about the dreaded wedding speech!

For those getting married or those that simply want some insider tips on photography, including how to take better pictures yourself, please feel free to subscribe at http://stancliffestudios.com/click.html.

Comments and feedback always welcomed... ...and if you have any suggestions for future issues, please just shout!

I met this lady at the Jumble at Emily's the other week and the albums she showed us were amazing. She does a standard but also a huge album with photoshopped backgrounds and some superb pics, she also stays for most of the day instead of leaving when the ceremony finishes. I've seen prices elsewhere and thought 'what??!!' but if you get a chance to see the end product you would try and find the extra.....

www.keyreflections.co.uk

Sarah@keyreflections.co.uk

Hi,

studio 57 offer all photos royalty free and on CD as standard, as well as free web hosting. very reasonable too, prices from £600 for two professional photographers on site, or £400 for one!

contact alex on

07738598711

or alex@s57uk.com

hope you find what your looking for!

I know hiring a photographer can sometimes be stressful, and there are concerns about prices, reliability, skill and of course, the more legal side of hiring a photographer such as royalties and the like. I just thought I could offer some friendly advice, or maybe answer some questions regarding these! I part-own a small photography company in sheffield, but I promise to try to not sell my own product, and answer any questions as objectively as i can!
be nice for me to find out what the biggest worries are, and just have a chat!
any comments welcome! ta

I can reccomend someone who does wedding photography and very reasonable. e-mail aud31sunnybank@yahoo.co.uk

Hi there, i am a photographer based in sheffield, I was featured in the wedding supliment in the Yorkshire post today :D...
here is my website if you want to take a look.

www.atpweddings.com

or contact me on 07846709005

thanks

Amanda