Posts by Richard Parker

Walter Bailey said:In my opinion, picking a photographer is easily the hardest part of everything. You're staring down millions of options, ranging from mediocre to world-class. It might help if you let us know what kind of budget you're working with and exactly what you need (like specific packages, albums, or books—are you planning on getting extras for the wedding party or parents?).

I mean, I don't really know how much I'd spend yet... I need to get a general idea of where prices actually sit for what I'm looking for first..
So, basically, I want coverage for the whole wedding... from the church ceremony all the way through cutting the cake and the bouquet toss... nothing beyond that. On top of that, I'd want maybe an hour or two before the church ceremony for some posed shots... but nothing over the top. Plus, I definitely want a photo book for myself. As for my parents, I'm not sure if I'll just give them one nice large framed photo or a photo book as well... oh, and I'd also want some shots taken that night specifically for the invitations.. (so far, I haven't even received any actual price quotes because everyone I've reached out to here has been a total bust), and I'm not planning on getting albums for the godparents..

Walter Bailey said:If you ask me, the absolute best choice is the band WRONG DIRECTION

Ugh, I actually reached out to them to play my gig... and they basically told me no because Monterey is too far of a drive for them.. 😢
So now I’ve booked The Box instead.

I'm still hunting for a photographer. I just need stills—nothing fancy with video—so I'm looking for something budget-friendly. Not the most expensive pro out there, but definitely not some cheap amateur either. Also, the big thing is that I need the photos ready by the same night. If anyone has any leads, I'd really appreciate the help.