Ask the Celebration Advisor: For my wedding in September I would like to have a wedding photographer present taking professional pictures. I am from Chicago and need to meet with a photographer soon. What can I expect as far as prices go?

The Celebration Advisor: Pictures are like little snippets of memories from our past. To have a photographer document your wedding will allow you to relive the happiest day of your life. Chicago wedding photographers specialize in capturing timeless portraits that are treasured for years to come.

Typically a photographer has varying packages you can choose from. Each one contains anywhere from smaller wallet sized photos to large portraits. Wedding photographers also provide their customers the option to add digital enhancements or use unique photography techniques in order to create fantastical images.

Every photographer charges differently and quality of service and final products are not necessarily based on price. Packages of wedding photos can range anywhere from $500 to $10,000. Broken down, the prices include:

• multiple prints
• an X amount of coverage hours
• special albums
• photographers assistants
• multiple shoot locations

You must meet with a number of photographers to properly establish which one will fit your needs and budget best. If budget is a problem, here are some tips to keep those wallets fat:

• negotiation of prices
• weekday wedding (most weddings are on weekends)
• limit digital enhancements
• limit length of photo sessions to just the ceremony or reception.
• put disposable cameras on tables at the reception ( for shutterbug relatives)

At your wedding there will be countless opportunities for a Chicago wedding photographer to capture the photos you desire most. For years to come your wedding pictures will frame a moment where happiness withstood the test of time.

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