Posts by Keith Johnson9

mellowsurfer41 said:I was wondering, how much did you guys end up paying for the cake and the sweets?
Thanks

Yeah, I’d love to know that too. Thanks!

As for my photographer, I’m putting down a deposit with Click today and calling it a day. Honestly, as time goes by, I’ve realized it isn’t even that big of a deal. If the two of us are relaxed and actually meant for each other, the photographer just has to capture that. The photos will be special because of the genuine happiness in our eyes. I know, sounds cheesy, but I’ve reached a point where I don't want to "waste" money on a single day when what matters most is how we spend the rest of our lives together.

Ladies, I am a total sucker for romance. 😁 ☕

Elizabeth Adams19 said:What’s their pricing look like and what's included in the package? Any way to check out their portfolio online?!

Also, I actually sat down with the guy. He brought a physical photo album along, so you can see everything firsthand. I grilled him on every single detail, and honestly, everything checks out. 🙂 The deposit is 300 bucks—$133.

Elizabeth Adams19 said:What’s their pricing look like and what's included in the package? Any way to check out their portfolio online?!

For $1333, you get a massive leather album containing about 400 to 450 photos, a DVD featuring 4 hours of edited footage (a few different versions), plus a DVD containing all the digital photos, and so on.
If you want a specific photo for a thank-you card, that’s an extra charge. A 4x6 inch print is $1.75, while a 6x6 is $2.25. If you want the footage on a Blue Ray instead, add $167 to that price if you're looking for Full HD quality.

It isn't anything groundbreaking, but they do a solid, honest job. Once you see the results, $1333 plus the cost of the prints at midnight, it ends up being a pretty fair deal. 🙂

Just reach out via Facebook. The guy is very easy to talk to. 🙂

quietcobra52 said:Can someone give me some advice? The invitations are finally here—wedding and reception is set for October 26th—so tell me, how early did you guys start sending them out? I was thinking about diving in this Sunday and just knocking a few out every week to get it over with... is it too early to start calling people?

I design wedding and reception invitations and thank-you cards for a living, and let me tell you: it’s never too early. 🙂 If you wait until ten or fourteen days before the big day to ask for RSVPs, you're cutting it way too close. If you only invite them a month beforehand, they don't really have much time to check their calendars, do they?

Tyler Fox14 said:They will be providing music for us as well, and my brother is actually playing the accordion, so it is going to be a very lively atmosphere! 🙂

Thank you all for the suggestions. I think we will ultimately go with the sparkling water bottles; I had been considering either those or small wine bottles, though those little wine bottles are hard to find everywhere, so water seems like the better option. Besides, I would much rather drink water than orange soda—I really don't care for it, nor do I enjoy carbonated drinks, and my husband doesn't drink anything except Coke. I will do a bit more searching, but if nothing else turns up, I'll just pick up a case of sparkling water. 🙂

Haha, awesome. 🙂

So far, I’ve dealt with Photo Inch from Indianapolis and Photo Click from Savannah. Honestly, I think Photo Inch is worth every cent. The guy genuinely loves his craft, and I get the feeling you’d walk away with way more than what you actually paid for.

Of course, looking back, I did wonder if $4 $0.00 was a bit much. Part of me thought maybe I’d rather spend that on a shopping spree in Italy or just keep it tucked away in my savings for a rainy day. But hey, if everyone else had a great experience with Click or Zoom, why shouldn't I? 🙂 🙂 Crazy.

The "Traminac" band from Donji Miholjac.

I’ve caught them playing a few times now. These guys are solid, so I've decided to book them as my backing band. They even have an accordion player... weee 🙂

Price? $333

Please swap phone numbers via private message. M..

Betty Thompson4 said:Check out Vision Studio... they're affordable and actually pretty good..

I’ve already checked them out. Looking at their shots—there's zero excitement there, let alone any creativity. 🤷 It just didn't hit the mark for me, but thanks for the suggestion! 🙂

Kevin Nguyen48 said:Keith Johnson9,
Damir is handling our wedding photos next weekend. We’ve already done three shoots—one at the venue where we’ll be taking portraits, and another for our intro video. So far, everything has been great. Most importantly, he’s super direct and there’s zero confusion about anything. He’s also incredibly friendly; during our first meeting, he told us to just take advantage of his time for any extra shots before or after the big day. He showed us all his albums, piles of photos, and the gear he uses... I'm really happy with what we've done so far 🙂 and yeah, he has some killer lighting options available for an extra fee 🙂

Thanks so much for the intel! 🙂

Has anyone here worked with Photo Inch out of Indianapolis? Specifically, Damir Korov?

This deal looks like the best value to me:

The Mini Cooper service package includes: $3500

-two separate crews consisting of two videographers and two photographers

* prints ranging from 4x6 to 8x12 inches (color, B&W, or sepia)
* photos organized in a standard leather photo album (B&W) pages
* edited shots using basic filters, presented in (B&W) frames with mats
* all high-resolution photos delivered on a DVD
* coverage at multiple locations

THANK YOU PHOTOS FOR UP TO 50% OF GUESTS

* photos printed on standard quality paper (matte or glossy)

* Full HD video recording + cinematic shots +
steadicam equipment + (VIDEO CRANE if technical conditions permit)
* shooting time lasting until the early morning hours
* full video and audio editing (intro, highlight clips, and wedding ceremony footage, including vows and speeches from the couple and guests...)

* delivery of 5 DVD sets in leather cases + a Blu-Ray disc

* dedicated audio recording and processing
* use of wireless microphones

graniteridge6 said:Hahahaha, alright, fair point. 😁

Thanks, thanks 🙂

Anyway, Vision Studio is booked up for September 6, 2014. Honestly, though, my obsession with these high-end studios is starting to fade. I can't quite put my finger on why, but it feels like I might be overthinking this and just making my own life difficult. 🤷

We used to have those traditions where everyone would dance with the bride, too, but honestly, it feels like that died down once brides started showing much more advanced stages of pregnancy. After pushing through the exhaustion of the entire day, the last thing anyone wants is to be expected to hit the dance floor with everyone else 🙂

Hey there!

I'm new here, and looking through the threads, I see people have covered just about everything. 🙂

Our wedding is set for next September, and even though I swore I wouldn't, I've officially started to panic. Honestly, nothing is stressing me out quite like picking the photographer and videographer.

I'm actually going to design my own invitations since I work at Gala Design 🙂—just thought I'd brag a little!
As for the venue, we're playing it safe and hosting the wedding at Crystal Salo in Belišće.
We've already locked in the Sirius group from Savannah because they’re a sure bet; we’ve seen them play several weddings in Savannah and they were always incredible.

Now, for the photographer and videographer... I'll admit, I'm being pretty demanding and a bit of a nitpicker.

So far, my top picks are Timeless studio and NVS studio. Have any of you heard anything about them or seen their work? Also, does anyone know what NVS charges?
Timeless offers a basic photo package starting at $1500, which seems pretty reasonable!

Thanks in advance!