Saturday, May 27, 2006

Cost and Value

I received some lower quotes so I was just wondering what the difference was in pricing. I am comparing right now, but I do want quality photos.

You have no idea how many times I hear something like this. Invariably the person who says this books with the seemingly lower price photographer only to pay more in the end.

My brother, Rick, owns ProScapes, a landscaping and snow removal company located in Central New York. ProScapes is not the least expensive company in the area but they are one of the best! Actually, I'm quite proud of my little brother's accomplishments!

Anyway, one day Rick told me he lost a landscaping contract for a local restaurant. The previous general manager had been transfered and the new GM went with the low cost provider. Rick didn't seem the least bit upset. He said this is a cycle he goes through with some of his contracts. Eventually, the manager would realize the low cost provider did not provide the same quality or level of service as does ProScapes. Eventually, Rick would receive a call from the manager asking for a quote to fix landscaping damaged by the low cost provider and take over the contract. The low cost provider ended up costing the restaurant more money in the long run.

With wedding photography, the low cost provider can end up costing you more. For instance 6 or 8 hours of photography coverage may not be enough to fully cover your wspecial day. Especially when your DJ decides to have your first dance at 8:30! Your album package may include 60 units but the sample album you loved is 120 units! All of these extras can make your "low cost" photographer cost you much more in the end. After all of this, you still need to take into account the qualifications of your photographer. After all, you will have your photographs for the rest of your life!

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