Planning a wedding on a budget isn’t the easiest task you will ever take on, but it definitely doesn’t have to be impossible. Choosing an affordable wedding photographer is one way you can cut down on the cost of your special day. A wedding photographer can be quite affordable actually; you just need to choose the right company. The important thing to remember when looking for a wedding photographer is to choose someone affordable…not someone cheap. There are apparent differences you can point out when it comes to quality; here are some tips on finding a budget friendly photographer in Toronto.
Finding Economical Wedding Photography Packages
When looking at wedding photography packages you will notice that on average, they generally start around $1000 and can go up to well over $10,000. While you may think that you should just forget the professional photography studios and ask someone you know if they can take your photographs, the truth is that a friend or family member (unless they are a professional photographer), is never going to be able to give you the same quality material you would be able to expect from an expert photography studio.
The trick to getting a lower price on wedding photography packages is to be a little bit choosy and knowing what you want. For example, you don’t need to choose everything that is being offered to you by a photography studio. Most studios will offer a wide range of packages for all sorts of budgets, which is an easier way of deciding what to choose but you base the decision on what type of features you want in your package and what is most important to you. For instance, do you want a photographer only taking pictures for the ceremony? Hiring a photographer for 2 hours vs. 8 hours is going to make a difference price wise. Your must realize that if you only choose to have a wedding photographer for 2 or 4 hours that you won’t get as many photos. Nor will you get pictures of the end or beginning of your wedding day, i.e. getting dressed and ready, or your grand entrance and exit from the reception.
You may also want to try negotiation. For example, if you really like a particular photography studio, but don’t like their packages, you can always attempt to customize your own package at a lower rate. You may also try to omit certain features. For example, many photographers will include portraits in the price of a package. You don’t have to have portraits – they are optional. However, you probably wont be able to get the same quality touch-ups and printing materials, so that is something that many couples really need to sit down and think about prior to booking.
Of course the best way to save money on your wedding photographs is to simply find a professional photography studio that is always affordable, such as Piper Studios Ltd. You can always be sure to get great pricing and customer service on an array of customizable wedding photography packages when you contact Piper Studios Ltd.
