Is a Bargain Wedding Album Realistic?

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If you’re planning a wedding, you figure out one rule-of-thumb from the get-go: It’s going to cost you. Even a small or intimate ceremony involving fewer than 30 guests can end up costing in the tens of thousands when you factor in clothes, catering, travel, venues, flowers, and all the ancillary expenses associated with the day. Of course, one expense that many couples worry most about – often with good reason – is the wedding photographer. But fear not: Even in a major city like Toronto, it’s possible to have a great wedding album on a budget. It just requires a bit of planning and sometimes, creative thinking.

Here are three simple ways to save on wedding photography:

Shop around. While references are often the best way to find a wedding photographer in Toronto who’ll deliver the quality and professionalism you want on the big day, not everybody will be working with the same budget. In a city the size of Toronto, you’ll have scores of options. There are a number of factors to consider when choosing a photographer, and you shouldn’t pick one simply because he or she offers you the best deal. Even so, you may find that putting some time into finding one who’ll give you a great package at decent prices may be well worth the effort.

Combine professional photography and informal or guest’s photos. Limit yourself to a strict budget when it comes to the professional shots. It may be difficult, but work with your photographer before the  wedding to ensure you don’t end up with dozens of fabulous proofs that will cause you to go over budget. In the planning phase, ask around your friends and acquaintances. Chances are good you know at least one person in Toronto with good photo skills and a quality camera. Ask him or her to be your unofficial photographer. You might offer some kind of fee (or better yet, an impressive thank you gift), and of course you’ll cover the costs of processing.

It may be that your wedding album, which is surely one of the few lasting keepsakes you’ll have from that day, is part of the marriage ceremony where you don’t cut corners. There are dozens of other ways to have a wedding that doesn’t break the bank, so a third option to keep costs manageable is to go with a low-key reception, secondhand bridal attire, or a local honeymoon. Then put those savings towards hiring a professional Toronto wedding photographer. You probably won’t regret it.

Wedding Photographer Toronto – LivingFace Photography provides professional, artistic wedding photography in Toronto. LivingFace founder and Toronto wedding photographer Bard Azima has photographed all kinds of events, situations, and people during the last 18 years. Since founding LivingFace Photography in 2001, Bard has photographed everything from casual to corporate and is a highly sought-after wedding photographer in Toronto. To schedule a personal appointment with Bard, call 416-732-1904 or visit http://www.livingface.com/

 

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