I need a photographer to do my photos at my wedding, but i want to print and do albums myself.?

Question

Basically i need the photographer to take the pics and the provide me with the proofs cd so i can print and make albums myself. My father is a photographer you see and he wants to do it all but i wont let him.

Answer 1

Try to take a look to the portfolio of:



http://www.joannedunn.it/



They can move to your area and work for your wedding.

Answer 2

Most professional photographers will not go along with this plan - they make a ton of money by forcing you to buy "packages" of photos from them.



The best way around this is to find a good photographer who is not a professional - an arts grad student, a friend of a friend with a shutter hobby, etc. People like this are usually more than happy to do your photos for a flat fee and then just give you the CD at the end.

Answer 3

That is something you will need to discuss with the various photographers you are considering to hire. Most professional photographers will copy right the proof cd unless you have come to a previous understanding. They make additional money by having final control over the pictures because if you, friends or family want additional pictures (beyond the agreed upon ones) you must pay extra (often 10 - 20 bucks a pop).

Answer 4

Chances are you don't have rights that's why they gave you small rez images. the only thing I can suggest for you is to print off the largest one you can that is sharp. then scan it at the highest dpi possible. then try printing that one. I would try a new printer if your going to be printing more stuff like that nomally. you can request a better digital copies or ask for better quality I have a feeling they will say no you could go to cvs or kodak store and try the only thing they will say is no. - order 1 or two images from your photographer to show your trying then ask them all these questions. I'm looking for my photographer I don't want prints I want Raw formate of the images I'm a photographer if they can't supply then they don't get my money. I could care less i'll be the only bride with a camera around my neck! LOL

Answer 5

This is a simple request to ask prospective studios about.



Nearly all modern photography operations offer their clients some sort of digital negatives either as an included item or as a separate a la carte purchase in addition to the basic fee.



The item you are looking for is typically called a "shoot and burn" in industry parlance. Ask for that from your photographers, they're very common offerings these days.



The marketplace has pretty much forced photographers to do this. Those that don't lose a TON of business.

Answer 6

We're in a tough economy right now.



Many photographers are willing to wheel and deal.



Ask that the original proof CD be submitted to you as part of the *contract*.



Also, see if you can assign a friend with a laptop, empty external hard disk, and memory card reader so that the photos taken can be downloaded at the end of the event.



If not, then you should have stated in your contract that the *original* digital files in RAW format are to be burned to CD, not weak JPEG thumbnail shots.



Good luck.



We had 6 photographers at our wedding. 3 were amateurs with high end equipment, and the other 3 are pros. They helped each other and didn't interfere with each other.



They all are friends of ours and wanted to gift their talents and hobby to us!



Nearly 1,800 photos were taken and they gave us the original files on CD's. WOW!



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Answer 7

You can find a photographer that would work with you on a deal like this. Just do your homework and find someone reputable. Your photos are ALL you will have left from the day of your wedding. Good luck!!

Answer 8

It might require some extra research but I'm sure there are photographers out there who will do this for you. Call around and even look on Craig's List. When I was looking for my photographer, I found some that were willing to give us a disc. Good luck!

Answer 9

The vast majority of photographers won't let you do this. They copyright their work to prevent you from being able to do this. So you need to make it clear from the start that this is something you expect and be sure to get it in writing. You're going to have to talk to a lot of photographers to find 1 who will allow you to print on your own. I would think you'd be better off letting your dad shoot the event.

Answer 10

in the UK we can buy packages like this, i see from alot of american women onhere that they pay $1500 for their photos and albums!!!



i have got an amazing deal i got all of the photos on a disc and in an album for £595 (approx $850)



but there are a lot of photogrophers who do budget deals where they take pics and you just buy the disc for like £20. so u end up paying around £250 for the days photos and disc!



u need to look to see if there are people like this in the US, its great if theyre like you!



As for letting your father take photos i dont blame you! not because he wont be good but because he wont want to be running arond on his daughters wedding day, he will want to enjoy it and would more likely regret it if ihe did!



if you cant find anyone take a trip to your local college or university and see the arts dept. there will be plenty of budding photogrophers wanting to build their portfolios, you may find a great person at a cheap price, with the promise of letting them use a few pics of your dayin their portfolio, seem fair enough to me!!!



hope you find someone to help you!

Answer 11

If your father is a photographer, then doesn't he know or have connections in the photography business that would be willing to do this?