Do NOT plan on taking them yourself, you are the mother of the bride and have your own tasks - that should not be one of them. Do NOT count on disposable cameras - very poor quality. Do NOT call the HS or college photographer and tell them you are looking for a cheap photographer - it is an insult! Ask what they would charge. And, I would not recommend a student to do it either. I think both sides of the family need to be included, even though the brides family is paying. The bride is the primary subject, but please don't forget the groom and his family, too. You should be able to direct the photogrpaher to take this photo or that, using a list is handy, but if there are too many itmes, the photographer may be overwhelmed. Really highlight the photos that are really important for you to have. I agree that a formal portrait session is a good idea, lacking the ability to afford much more. Expecting professional results for anything less than $1,000 is laughable. Please hire a professional, these need to last a lifetime. You might try to find an "event" photographer, just because they don't advertise as a wedding photographer, doesn't mean they don't do weddings. Some ways you may be able to save $$ is hire by the hour and schedule 2-3 hours, You don't really need the 30 photos of the bride and her entourage getting ready. Or another 50 of a bunch of drunken guests. Candids are great, formals are necessary. I do really like the "photojournalist" style, but not at the expense of the formally posed. I would be sure to ask for both, time allowing. Also, be sure that you get the negatives or CD of images. That way you can reprint without paying the exorbitant mark up. And any color photo can easily be converted to BW. Maybe try your local newspaper photographer. BTW, I am the college photographer that people call for a "cheap" job. I might offer you a good deal, but I ain't cheap! Good luck!

Nice print! I'm not sure of the difference in quality between the three options, but I do know that non-glare glass takes away some of the crispness of any print. I have a few prints hanging on my walls right now with the non-glare glass. I don't think it detracts too much, but there is a difference, more when you observe the photographic print from an angle.. BTW, just yesterday I ordered a framed print of Mel Allen's "Ullswater, Glenridding" from Art.com . It will be a birthday gift for my DS. I ordered regular glass with it. Let us know, please, what you find out about the differences in quality between the 3 print options. Lynn

I know. I first teared up where Barack is touching the little boy's face. I teared up at all the photos with children. There were some funny ones too. He may not have been a perfect president, but he is a great man. I'm grateful to have lived during his presidency, an extraordinary time in history.

The photographer should, within reason, satisfy you. But when you say the photographer didn't edit the photos, what specifically do you mean? Do you mean that the colors need to be adjusted? The shots should be cropped? Or what?