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By Jessica Bonilla<\/div>\n

All brides want that one photograph that perfectly captures the wedding day. But to get it, you have to hire a skilled photographer \u2014 a cost which unfortunately usually runs into the thousands. Here are some tips to cropping your photography budget down to size:<\/p>\n

1. Post an ad in the art department at a local college or university<\/b> for a photographer. You\u2019d be surprised at the talent and skill available \u2014 and for a lot less. Just be prepared to assemble your album from the developed photos.<\/p>\n

2. Lose the prints and go digital.<\/b> Many photographers now offer this as an option; instead of getting proofs\/prints you can get your \u2018photos\u2019 on CD. Then check out an online photo editor\/developer like Shutterfly for printed photos. (Shutterfly even offers the first 15 prints free for signing up \u2014 so you can try it risk free.)<\/p>\n

3. Make your own wedding album.<\/b> Depending on your photographer and the number of photo taken you can save hundreds (or more) by putting together your own album.<\/p>\n

4. Slash the number of hours your photographer\u2019s on call.<\/b> For example, instead of having the photographer follow you around while you\u2019re running to the salon to get your hair done, have your bridesmaids snap those photos.<\/p>\n

5. Forego the photographer entirely and provide disposable cameras for your guests<\/b> \u2026 or better yet, ask them to bring along their digital cameras. You\u2019ll get a greater variety of pictures, since guests will be sure to take some photos of each other \u2014 and not just the bride and groom. (Trust me, this is a good thing. You\u2019ll get tired of sorting through hundreds of pictures of yourself that all look the same.) But if your reception lighting\u2019s going to be low, you\u2019ll probably want a backup option. Time to call that college!<\/p>\n

Jessica Bonilla is the owner and editor of e-wedding planner \u2014 the source that makes online wedding planning a lot easier.<\/div>\n
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By Jessica Bonilla All brides want that one photograph that perfectly captures the wedding day. But to get it, you have to hire a skilled photographer \u2014 a cost which unfortunately usually runs into the thousands. Here are some tips to cropping your photography budget down to size: 1. Post an ad in the art department at a local college or university for a photographer. You\u2019d be surprised at the talent and skill available \u2014 and for a lot less. 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