Suggested Wedding Photographers in New York City

Planing a wedding can be the most stressful, and yet at the same time the most fun thing you will ever do. You have to decide on the reception, the flowers, plan the seating arrangements, select the music, choose a gown and last but certainly not least select a wedding photographer. Let’s see if we can help you with that last one. There are many things to take into consideration when choosing a wedding photographer. If you are like most people, you have a business card from a photographer who did a wedding or other event you attended. But wedding photographers book up very fast and there is not guarantee that the one you know will be available So you need to have a back up list.

One of the most important things to take into consideration is the personality of the wedding photographer. How do you get along? Are you comfortable talking with him or her? After all the wedding photographer is going to be spending the most important day of your life with you, and if there is a personality conflict, it will show up on film So, make sure you can meet in person and bring questions to ask such as:

What kind of camera will the wedding photographer use? Film or digital or both? Will the wedding photographer bring extra equipment , just in case something happens to the main one.

Does the wedding photographer carry liability insurance? You may think that the catering hall’s insurance would cover any eventuality, but that is not necessarily so. For instance, if a heavy camera were to fall and injure someone, the hall would not be responsible.

Go over their packages with the wedding photographer. . See if you can customize anything

What kind of a guarantee does the wedding photographer give?

Can you contact any of their previous clients? Do they have any testimonials available for you to see?
Make your list and be prepared to interview. Take a look at the wedding photographers listed here. I have tried to select ones with different prices and different styles to give a good representation of what is available. And do not wait till the last minute. Many of theses wedding photographers are booked up way in advance, epically if you are getting married during the most popular months. Some of them have to be booked a year in advance. Good luck and happy hunting.

Andre Maier, New York
http://andremaier.com/wed/more.html
Andre Maire is one of the mid priced wedding photographers, and has the credentials to support his fee($6,500) He does stay all day, no time limit and will bring a second photographer for an extra charge. He also has an associate photographer, Jennifer Taylor who charges $4,000 for the day. You get everything you would get if Andre Maire was doing the shoot himself.

Kenny Pang, New York
http://www.kennypang.com/index.html
Kenny Pang has different packages available. He does require a $1,000 non refundable deposit to hold the date. That is not un reasonable. He does have a time limit, with anything over the time being $200 an hour. His highest package is $3300.00.

Peter Doyle, New York
http://www.peterdoylephoto.com/page10.html
Peter Doyle has three started packages, $1,900, $2,500 and $2,800 and plenty of extras to add on to individualize your package. Read over the contract page to get all the details.

Karenscape, New York
http://www.karenscape.com/about.html
Karenscape ( Karen Gordon) charges $4,300 for up to 9 hours and you get a second wedding photographer included. There is a non refundable $1,500 fee due at time of booking, the next $1,500 is due 2 weeks before the wedding and the balance when you get your proofs. Karen used digital photography.

Lina Jang, New York
http://www.jangweddingphotography.com/main.html
Lina Jang’s packages start at .$5000 and go up to $9000 With each one you get 8-10 hours of work and a second wedding photographer. Extra hours cost $400 each. They will work with you to customize your package. There is a $1000 non-refundable deposit due on booking and another $1,500 one week before the wedding. The balance is due when you receive guaranteed proofs.

Chris Leary Weddings, New York
http://www.chrislearyweddings.com/
Chris Leary has a variety of packages available starting at $1,680 and going up to $ 6,000 Depending on the package you choose, you will get from 8-10 hours of photography either 1 or 2 photographers, and of course the higher the package the more photos and extras. Prices are only guaranteed with a signed contract and they will customize a package.

Zlatko Batistich, New York
http://www.zlatkobatistich.com/weddings/index.htm
Prices range is from $3,500 to $15,500 so you can really customize your package here. They are in New Jersey, but do travel to New York.

Mike Ross, New York
http://www.mikerossweddings.com/
Mike Ross has one package on his web site for $2,000 It is for a 4 hour shoot, one for $2,950 for a 6 hour shoot, one for $3.500 for an 8 hour shoot, one for $4,750 for unlimited time and one ofr $6.500 for unlimited hours and 2 photographers And there are extras you can add on also such as a second photographer for $700. He also has a budget package for $1,300, digital only, no print pictures and from Dec to March only.

Toby Morris, New York
http://www.tobymorris.com/weddings/content.html
Toby Morris has a large variety of packages available starting at $1,500, but not available for all dates, for 4 hours of coverage, $2,600 for 6 hours of coverage, for $3,300, $3,900 and $5,000 you get unlimited coverage, and of course the higher priced packages come with more extras also.

Megan LaBarbera, New York
http://www.meganlabarbera.com/
Megan LaBarbera has packages starting at $2,200. You have to contact her for full details.