Who do you think is better?

[78si]

I need a wedding photographer in Puerto Vallarta. These two were recommended by our wedding planner.

1. Roberto Acevez www.robertoaceves.com
2. Franco Gonzalez www.francogonzalez.com

Thanks!

[ken-gsr]

I like Franco, but what the hell do I know.

[78si]

This is Roberto's Price List

BASIC PACKAGE

36 photos 5X7 inches plus 1 enlargement 8X10 inches US$385.00
Optional with originals in CD (100 exposures aprox) US$605.00
(An average of 70 proofs from which photos are selected)
1 or 2 hours of service
Includes:
*One location
*Ceremony
*Indoor/ Outdoor formals, candids
Optional: Leather album US$ 100.00 (must be paid in cash)

STANDARD PACKAGE

80 photos 5X7 plus 2 enlargements 8X10 inches US$715.00
Optional with originals in CD (200 exposures aprox) US$1,045.00
(An average of 140 proofs from which photos are selected)
3 or 4 hours of service.
Incluides:
*One location
*Ceremony
*Church
*Indoor/Outdoor, formals
Optional: Leather album US$150.00 (must be paid in cash)

PREMIER PACKAGE

130 photos 5X7 inches plus 3 enlargements 8X10 inches US$1,045.00
Optional with originals in CD (300 exposures aprox) US$1,650.00
(An average of 200 proofs from which photos are selected)
5 or 7 hours of service.
Includes:
*One or two locations
*Bride’s Hotel
*Ceremony
*Church
*Indoor/ Outdoor formals
*Beach photos
*Cocktail guests, casual, candids
*Selected speeches
*Cake cutting
*First and second dance
Optional: Leather album US$ 180.00 (must be paid in cash)

[78si]

This is Franco's price list.

Package 1: 40 high resolution images on dvd $640 us (3 hours of coverage)

Package 2: 80 high resoliution images on dvd $1,200 us (5 hours of coverage)

Package 3: 120 high resolution images on dvd $1,680 us (5 hours of coverage)

Package 4: 160 high resolution images on dvd $2,080 us (5 hours of coverage)

Photojournalism: all high resolution images on dvd $3,100 us (2 hours of rehersal + 5 hours of coverage)

[ex1z7]

Robert has some really nice stuff and for the price you can't beat that kind've thing.. The other guy is 3x more expensive at parts..

[AccentAE86]

I have shot alongside with Roberto. He is a really nice guy and honestly wants to please and cater to you. That being said, his style is more traditional; he's been doing it for a while and that appears to be his comfort zone. At that time, he was shooting with a dual D70 setup. (though he also had a D2X, he preferred the D70. He's probably upgraded since though) His flash technique is very basic (he typically uses a stofen on a sb800, even outdoors) which to me, is limiting in creating some really dramatic images. But his work is solid and will get the job done. Just not the ultra journalistic style with crazy angles and unique posing.

I have never heard of Franco Gonzalez though. But browsing his website, I don't see anything truly spectacular that warrants a huge price increase over Roberto.

Have you considered picking a closer photographer and flying him/her out there? I get inquiries for mexico/dominican/cuba weddings quite often, so it's not an uncommon thing.

[78si]

Originally posted by AccentAE86
I have shot alongside with Roberto. He is a really nice guy and honestly wants to please and cater to you. That being said, his style is more traditional; he's been doing it for a while and that appears to be his comfort zone. At that time, he was shooting with a dual D70 setup. (though he also had a D2X, he preferred the D70. He's probably upgraded since though) His flash technique is very basic (he typically uses a stofen on a sb800, even outdoors) which to me, is limiting in creating some really dramatic images. But his work is solid and will get the job done. Just not the ultra journalistic style with crazy angles and unique posing.

I have never heard of Franco Gonzalez though. But browsing his website, I don't see anything truly spectacular that warrants a huge price increase over Roberto.

Have you considered picking a closer photographer and flying him/her out there? I get inquiries for mexico/dominican/cuba weddings quite often, so it's not an uncommon thing.

WOW! Small world! Thanks for your input!

I think we have to risk using a local PV photographer. Flying someone down there would be to expensive.

[clem24]

Originally posted by AccentAE86
His flash technique is very basic (he typically uses a stofen on a sb800, even outdoors) which to me, is limiting in creating some really dramatic images. But his work is solid and will get the job done. Just not the ultra journalistic style with crazy angles and unique posing.

LOL I don't think there's too many out there that possess your dramatic lighting abilities...