by Rick Rasmussen Saving money on your wedding photography can help you in your overall budget planning. But remember, that your photographs of your wedding will last a lifetime and you will look at your wedding albums again and again. So my first piece of advise is to first find a professional photographer who's prices fall within your budget. While you can have your Uncle Bob or a friend take photographs for you, remember that a professional is paid to 'get the image.' Professionals have the skill and experience necessary to ensure that you will be happy with the results. After all-you don't want to be mad at Uncle Bob the rest of your life do you? So how do you save money on this part of your wedding.
First of all, choose a photo 'package' or 'plan' that fits your budget. You don't have to buy more than you need right now. You might even ask your relatives to buy their own prints after the wedding. Another way to save is to stretch your budget over time. An example of this might be to order your wedding album after the wedding-not before. Another method is to limit the amount of time that you will be using the photographer. Typically, time is one of the most expensive factors in the cost of a photographer. Plan your wedding day so that you only need a photographer for four rather than six hours.
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