Looking for Wedding photographer

jaykaelash · 8th March 2005

I am looking for a creative photography student who is willing to take candid shots at my wedding. My fiance and I are both rather alternative so we are not looking for 'boring' studio-look-at-the-camera-and-smile kinda photography. We are getting married at a church in Siglap followed by a dinner reception at the Asian Civilisations Museum. Excellent for yr portfolio. My budget is $150 excluding costs of film/development/album. Still a long way away. October 15th 2005. Just yr services. I am open to suggestions. pls email me : Jay_KAELASH@nyp.gov.sg

Real Name: Jay
Contact Number: 93688260

icebooke · 8th March 2005

Hi Jay,
the price you are looking at is rather low for what you want. The standard you are looking for is found in photographers who can command a price of anywhere from $800 to $2500 per day (or higher). $150 is reasonable if you are not expecting too much.
I hope I did not discourage you too much, just hope to help you have a rough gauge of how much to offer for what you want.
It may make things easier for you to find the photographer you want if you offer a price that is corresponding to what quality you seek at the end of the day.

blurblock · 8th March 2005

Originally Posted by icebooke

Hi Jay,
the price you are looking at is rather low for what you want. The standard you are looking for is found in photographers who can command a price of anywhere from $800 to $2500 per day (or higher). $150 is reasonable if you are not expecting too much.
I hope I did not discourage you too much, just hope to help you have a rough gauge of how much to offer for what you want.
It may make things easier for you to find the photographer you want if you offer a price that is corresponding to what quality you seek at the end of the day.

Hey icebooke, I know you meant well, but he is looking for a photography student, not a photographer. So I guess he is not expecting any results but just wanted documentary styled records shots.

In a way he is being reasonable. A photography student will most probably has no idea of what to expect, thus it will fit into their citera, being creative. Being a student, chances are he/she cannot be expected to take great pictures, even though some talented students excel greatly.

icebooke · 8th March 2005

I understand. Thanks for pointing out from his perspective.
Jay, I hope things turn out well and you can find the person you need.
Whatever the case, I still hope that for the benefit of the student who may be your photographer, please offer him/her a higher remuneration.

rhythm_traveller · 8th March 2005

Originally Posted by jaykaelash

We are getting married at a church in Siglap followed by a dinner reception at the Asian Civilisations Museum. Excellent for yr portfolio. My budget is $150 excluding costs of film/development/album. Still a long way away. October 15th 2005. Just yr services. I am open to suggestions. pls email me : Jay_KAELASH@nyp.gov.sg

Definitely a long way to go

You'll have to up this thread a few times during the next few months!

BTW is it a catholic church ?

scud · 8th March 2005

a suggestion, why dont u set aside a fix sum (say $150 from March till Sept pay cheque) and
at the end u get to hire a pro on your big day? $150 x 7mths = $1050.
let the pro handle the shooting, u enjoy the occasion.

jaykaelash · 8th March 2005

This forum is amazing! Yes! It is a catholic church. Our lady of perpetual succour in Siglap. Thanx for the affirmation. I am not looking to anything too professional. something more ruggard. know what i mean? I can't save 150 a month for 7 months cos' I need a whole lot more than just photography at the wedding... like food. :P and that's really costing me a bomb. I know it's not a high price, but I'm willing to negotiate with anyone interested, although it won't go up too much. thanx loads, really.

rhythm_traveller · 8th March 2005

hi jaykaelash

I will do your catholic church wedding for free to help a fellow catholic

Church wedding aren't cheap. With the church choir, church donation, donation to the priest, church decoration and + at the end of the wedding, the altar boys will come and ask a "ang bao" for you.

Sometimes they ask for donation to book the basement for receptions too. Gosh.

You can use the $150 for the wedding dinner session. Perhaps some student photographer might be willing to go for that instead of two sessions. Well that is assuming that you are having two sessions instead of one because normally people would have the reception at the church.

Hows that sound ?

ortega · 8th March 2005

OLPS is really dark inside, I suggest that you get someone who knows the location and the catholic faith. Congratulations!

I can do it, but not for that kind of price. Sorry.

jaykaelash · 8th March 2005

Hi Rhythm ...
in case you choose to ignore my private msg..
EMAIL ME NOW! :P
Thanx loads ... I assure you tt u will get an 'ang pow' for your services.
You blessed person, you!!!
From the responses.. I would think you photographers are a wonderful bunch. Thanks yar? thanx loads!

2100 · 8th March 2005

It's nice to see fellow brothers helping one another.

BTW, rhythm_traveller, it's really not easy to shoot in a church. It's actually not soley equipment problem but rather people problem. hehe... Do read up more, shouldn't be too much of a problem lar if you know what to expect and tie things down beforehand.

rhythm_traveller · 8th March 2005

Originally Posted by 2100

It's nice to see fellow brothers helping one another.

BTW, rhythm_traveller, it's really not easy to shoot in a church. It's actually not soley equipment problem but rather people problem. hehe... Do read up more, shouldn't be too much of a problem lar if you know what to expect and tie things down beforehand.

Roger that.

Good advise. I've been to that church before, will take some sample shots before proceeding.

ParkertR · 10th March 2005

i've shot in a church before and if im home in singapore i can do it for you too

my photogallery is on my link... the indoor one was shot at CHIJMES. Cheers and congrats on ur marraige to come! hehe

Terence · 10th March 2005

Originally Posted by rhythm_traveller

I will do your catholic church wedding for free to help a fellow catholic

Would you have extended a helping hand if he were Anglican?

ParkertR · 10th March 2005

wow wee

Quote:

Would you have extended a helping hand if he were Anglican?

big question man :P im a theologian :P hehehe i believe the model answer is YES i will help all my christian and non-christian brothers and sisters

Terence · 10th March 2005

Originally Posted by ParkertR

wow wee

big question man :P im a theologian :P hehehe i believe the model answer is YES i will help all my christian and non-christian brothers and sisters

I was actually posing the question to rhythm_traveller.

Terence · 10th March 2005

Originally Posted by ParkertR

wow wee

big question man :P im a theologian :P hehehe i believe the model answer is YES i will help all my christian and non-christian brothers and sisters

I was actually posing the question to rhythm_traveller, but thanks for your thoughts.

ParkertR · 10th March 2005

oops! my bad! skimming thru the posts in quicktime and just replied!

lOrBeRt · 11th March 2005

Originally Posted by rhythm_traveller

Roger that. Good advise. I've been to that church before, will take some sample shots before proceeding.

another word of advice... do check out if the church allows flash photography... the last i heard from a fren is that no flashes allowed, if i'm not wrong, was a catholic church too

gd luck!

RuthBaby · 11th March 2005

aiyo.. i think its the church i shot the other time..
andrea decruz right?

150?
i think my antique ixus 300 can make it...
it always the man behind the lens... not the camera...

i dun wan my DSLR to feel insulted

8th March 2005	#1
jaykaelash New Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3	Looking For Wedding photographer I am looking for a creative photography student who is willing to take candid shots at my wedding. My fiance and I are both rather alternative so we are not looking for 'boring' studio-look-at-the-camera-and-smile kinda photography. We are getting married at a church in Siglap followed by a dinner reception at the Asian Civilisations Museum. Excellent for yr portfolio. My budget is $150 excluding costs of film/development/album. Still a long way away. October 15th 2005. Just yr services. I am open to suggestions. pls email me : Jay_KAELASH@nyp.gov.sg Real Name: Jay Contact Number: 93688260 Last edited by Kei; 8th March 2005 at 02:04 PM.

8th March 2005	#2
icebooke Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 412	Hi Jay, the price you are looking at is rather low for what you want. The standard you are looking for is found in photographers who can command a price of anywhere from $800 to $2500 per day (or higher). $150 is reasonable if you are not expecting too much. I hope I did not discourage you too much, just hope to help you have a rough gauge of how much to offer for what you want. It may make things easier for you to find the photographer you want if you offer a price that is corresponding to what quality you seek at the end of the day. __________________ http://www.mylaohome.com Your Home Away from Home. Laos.

8th March 2005	#4
icebooke Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 412	I understand. Thanks for pointing out from his perspective. Jay, I hope things turn out well and you can find the person you need. Whatever the case, I still hope that for the benefit of the student who may be your photographer, please offer him/her a higher remuneration. __________________ http://www.mylaohome.com Your Home Away from Home. Laos.

8th March 2005	#7
jaykaelash New Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3	Thanx loads for all your replies! This forum is amazing! Yes! It is a catholic church. Our lady of perpetual succour in Siglap. Thanx for the affirmation. I am not looking to anything too professional. something more ruggard. know what i mean? I can't save 150 a month for 7 months cos' I need a whole lot more than just photography at the wedding... like food. :P and that's really costing me a bomb. I know it's not a high price, but I'm willing to negotiate with anyone interested, although it won't go up too much. thanx loads, really.

8th March 2005	#9
ortega Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NorthEast Posts: 16,505	OLPS is really dark inside, I suggest that you get someone who knows the location and the catholic faith. Congratulations! I can do it, but not for that kind of price. Sorry. __________________ The Law

8th March 2005	#6
scud Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,701	a suggestion, why dont u set aside a fix sum (say $150 from March till Sept pay cheque) and at the end u get to hire a pro on your big day? $150 x 7mths = $1050. let the pro handle the shooting, u enjoy the occasion.

8th March 2005	#8
rhythm_traveller Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ! Posts: 246	hi jaykaelash I will do your catholic church wedding for free to help a fellow catholic Church wedding aren't cheap. With the church choir, church donation, donation to the priest, church decoration and + at the end of the wedding, the altar boys will come and ask a "ang bao" for you. Sometimes they ask for donation to book the basement for receptions too. Gosh. You can use the $150 for the wedding dinner session. Perhaps some student photographer might be willing to go for that instead of two sessions. Well that is assuming that you are having two sessions instead of one because normally people would have the reception at the church. Hows that sound ?

8th March 2005	#10
jaykaelash New Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3	Rhythm traveller! You da man! Hi Rhythm ... in case you choose to ignore my private msg.. EMAIL ME NOW! :P Thanx loads ... I assure you tt u will get an 'ang pow' for your services. You blessed person, you!!! From the responses.. I would think you photographers are a wonderful bunch. Thanks yar? thanx loads!

8th March 2005	#11
2100 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,116	It's nice to see fellow brothers helping one another. BTW, rhythm_traveller, it's really not easy to shoot in a church. It's actually not soley equipment problem but rather people problem. hehe... Do read up more, shouldn't be too much of a problem lar if you know what to expect and tie things down beforehand.

10th March 2005	#13
ParkertR Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Singapore/Thailand Posts: 5,804	i've shot in a church before and if im home in singapore i can do it for you too my photogallery is on my link... the indoor one was shot at CHIJMES. Cheers and congrats on ur marraige to come! hehe __________________ Budget wedding photographer :)

11th March 2005	#20
RuthBaby Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: WAT? WAN TO STALK MI AH? LOLZ Posts: 1,983	aiyo.. i think its the church i shot the other time.. andrea decruz right? 150? i think my antique ixus 300 can make it... it always the man behind the lens... not the camera... i dun wan my DSLR to feel insulted