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I met with another photographer this weekend - just to check out her work. Here’s a review.

Photographer 3 - China Jorrin Photography (her name is pronounced Chee-na)

Packages & Pricing:

• 6 hours, 18 rolls film and digital - $2800
• 8 hours, unlimited film and digital, proof prints in box - $3000
• 8 hours, unlimited film and digital, proof prints in 2 books - $3400
• 8 hours, unlimited film and digital, proof prints in 2 books, 2 parent albums (30 4×6 images) - $3700

Extras:

• Per hour fee - $350 (engagement shoots)
• Film per roll - $50
• Proof books (300 4×6 images per book) - $300 for first, $200 per additional
• All prices include tax and travel
• All packages include negatives

Final Rating:
A-/B+

I think her work is really great for this price range. She has a background in documentary shoots, so her pictures come out with a great quality and have a lot of depth and emotion. However, she doesnt work with an assistant, so it’s impossible to get simultaneous shots (i.e. groom getting ready at the same time the bride is getting ready OR close up ceremony shot vs wide angle shot).

I really liked her work, but I think her personality would fit better with someone who’s not such a bridezilla as I am. She’s very laid back and relaxed, whereas I am super bubbly and like to think fast, talk fast and do fast. So I need a photographer who can deal with that. Also, she just started offering albums, but apparently most people do their own albums when they work with her.

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