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*who* owns/keeps the master copies of the images


Most pro's will sell you a copy of the photos on CD, only jpg's but ready to print. Here in the UK the going rate is about £200 extra on top of the package price which includes 200-300 photos, although lots of photographers include that as standard now and add the album as an extra as people can easily put together an album themselves.

I am doing a bit of research into the area myself, but from the other side. I have really really enjoyed taking photos at a couple of weddings recently and feedback has been good, so I am thinking about doing a side line if I can get good enough.

I haven't really come across any books that will help you with your search, there is one called "Capture The Moment" which is written from both the photographer and bride's point of view, but it isn't all that useful.

The problem you will have in hiring a local photographer is that you won't really be able to see the quality of his work, ie prints.

Do you know what style you are both looking for ???

Edit - In fact the best advice I would give is something someone said to me about setting up on my own, why don't you and your future wife ask a few local (Canadian) photographers around to start the process off and get an idea of what to expect.

Cheers

Cris.


Edited by Cris (30/11/2007 19:48)