Marshmellow Fluff

I have researched photographers for a couple weeks now.  When I say researching, I mean scouring the internet for countless hours as my eyes burned from not blinking for so long.  I searched and searched for pictures I thought were amazing.  Some of the best wedding photographers I’ve found on websites like Green Wedding Shoes and Wedding Chicks.

I have contacted a handful of photographers whose work I loved and every one came back with the same response.  ”My wedding packages start at $4,000.”  I was growing a little disheartened.  One of the most important aspects of the wedding to me is the photographer.  I wanted to find a photographer with a good eye for composition, one who didn’t take the stereotypical posed photos and a photographer who had good color and use of light.  It turns out I have expensive taste.

Last week, I stumbled upon Jeff Wallace’s work on the Wedding Chicks blog.  I loved his work but I tried not to fall too in love because experience told me that photographers with his talent typically started at $3,000-$5,000.

I emailed Jeff hoping he would tell me some good news about his pricing packages.  And he did!

Jeff’s photography starts at $2,000.  Even his basic package offers 8 hours of photography where as most photographers only offer 5.  He gives you a CD of all his photos, where as most photographers charge you extra to give you the CD of images.  Just seeing his photos I think his work is worth much more than that. Jeff just finished his first wedding season and has great shots to show for it.

Last night, Paul and I met with Jeff at Starbucks and we instantly like him.  He is laid back and down to earth and seems to have a great ethic and passion for his work.  While he is new to wedding photography, he isn’t new to photography . He has been a band photographer for a number of years and his photographs are a testament to his eye for composition and art.  Once we solidify our wedding date, Jeff is our guy!

If you are looking for a great wedding photographer at an extremely reasonable price I would jump on the opportunity now.  I can only imagine it is a matter of time until Jeff becomes more well-known on the wedding industry and catches on that he is offering all us brides-to-be an amazing price.

If you want to learn more about Jeff, visit his work here: http://www.jeffwallacephotography.com/index2.php or here: http://www.weddingchicks.com/tag/jeff-wallace-photography/