FAQs
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How much does the referral list cost?
$35 - the we’re just dipping our toes - Unique vendor list tailored to your style.
$90 - the we’re all in - Unique vendor list tailored to your style, budget, location and date. This requires discussions with each vendor, and is therefore a higher cost with a longer turnaround time.
Payment is handled via a secure link after you submit your inquiry. It is not handled directly through the site as I want to be sure I feel confident taking on your inquiry before you submit payment.
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How does the process work?
I will take a couple days to review your inquiry and will follow up with the invoice. Once payment is received and budget, timeline and some visual references are nailed down, I will collect everything in a secure database and begin cross checking photographers to create a tailored list of vendor recommendations.
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How long do we wait to receive our vendor recommendations?
My goal for turn-around time is between 3-6 weeks depending on how many couples I am working with at any given time and which package you’ve signed up for. We can always discuss a rush order.
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How many photographer recommendations will we receive?
This number will vary depending on how specific your needs are and how near to your wedding date we are, but I will aim for about 10-15 photographers.
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How early should we reach out before our wedding?
There is no one right answer here! Many photographers open their books as early as 18 months out, some closer to 10-12 months out. I recommend reaching out as soon as possible after your date is locked in to allow you the most options.
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What is your level of involvement?
After you’ve received your list from me, I do urge you to connect with your top choices directly. Ultimately your photographer is the person you will be spending the most time with on your wedding day aside from your fiancé. It’s a very personal choice, it’s important you like them!
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What if we don't find someone in the your curated list of suggestions?
I am dedicated to helping you find your dream photographer - if the list really doesn’t include anyone you would be interested in hiring, let’s hop on the phone to discuss what pieces are missing and work to rectify that.
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Do you have a minimum photographer budget that you work with?
I do not! I am not here to dictate your budget needs, only to help guide you within them. The higher the budget the more vendors options there are, but that does not mean we can’t find plenty of talented artists that fit your unique financial situation.
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Do you accept referrals?
Yes! Whether you are a couple who loved your photographer and want to recommend them, or a photographer hoping for more exposure, I would love to hear from you.
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What if we don't like our wedding pictures from a recommended vendor?
I will only offer up reputable vendors, though that is where my responsibility ends. Any issues with the images themselves will need to be discussed directly with the photographer. I do recommend reading over your photographer’s contract thoroughly before you move forward.
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How many photographers are in your database?
Over 200 and growing!
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Not seeing your question answered?
Drop me a note here : esther@thehiredguest.com