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I don't want to spend an outrageous amount on Photography nor do I have the
money.... The College where I live has a wonderful photography program and I
was thinking of paying one of the students to take the pictures....I talked
to the professor and he says they can provide some portfolios for me....What
do you all think about this...we were going to provide the film and do the
developing and just pay this student to take the pictures....does anyone
have any suggestions? Also,
The wedding is in July so it is getting near. I am getting kind of
nervous.....I am about to do all the deposits and stuff..so wish me
luck...but I am still looking for a combined Wedding and Reception
Place....my last hope is a place called English gardens and it is my last
hope to have the wedding and reception at the same place it is a beautiful
garden with some lovely fountains and statues......So anyhow again wish me
luck
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I have some experience with photo majors, having supported one
through his college career Yes, if you really have a limited budget, this might be an
acceptable solution for you, but there are a bunch of things to
watch out for. 1) Check portfolios carefully and make sure you see evidence of
a style that suits you. Pay particular attention to lighting,
as this is often an area where photo students aren't yet very
accomplished and which can make a huge difference when they're
under pressure to shoot. Be wary. You're looking at a "best
of" collection, which is likely to be better than the average
photo you get. Also look at whites carefully if you're wearing
a white gown. You should be able to see detail in whites,
not just a glaring expanse of solid white. 2) Make sure the student has done at least *some* of the sort of
work you're interested in--large group photos, studio portraits,
photojournalistic style stuff, whatever. 3) Get recommendations from professors or from the folks who run
the school's photo lab. Make sure you're not getting someone
flaky who might fritz and not show up 4) Make sure the photographer has reliable transportation and can
guarantee he or whe will show up--dressed appropriately. 5) You might want to hire two students to work together, or hire
one who has a skilled buddy who will help assist. It's a lot
of work, and two heads are better than one, particularly when
they're both inexperienced. 6) If you find someone particularly talented, be open to the
possibility of the student doing some of the developing or
printing, particularly if it's black and white and the
student does nice work. You might get something really
special. 7) Consider taking the student for a test drive. Hire him or
her to go out with you and take a few pictures of the sort
you expect from the wedding. Say, a few posed portraits that
you could use as an engagement picture or some group shots
or candid shots at a party you're having. That should give
you some idea of the results you can expect and how this
person is to work with. Hiring a student is not likely to get you the same results
as hiring a professional, but I'm sure you know that. You're taking
a risk here, and it could bomb terribly. But if you're very careful
in your selection, you might well end up with something you like
and can afford. Also, there's at least some chance you could end
up have utterly fabulous shots by the next up-and-coming world-
class photographer I wouldn't count on it, but it's within
the realm of theoretical possibility--though it's more likely
with a professional who's at least established a track record
for being competent
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