Photographer Meals?

AndyBSG

Quick question for anyone who can answer.

I'm getting married in 10 weeks and have seen some mention of having to supply the photographer with a meal.

Is this largely expected and an unspoken requirement or is it something the photographer would implicitly state?

I'm a little confused about this point and don't want to 'put my foot in it'!

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We provided our photographers, video-guys and the band with 'food' - not the same meal as the guests.

Just ask the photographer what is expected

skizz_b

Our photographer's contract says that she will be bringing her own food.

I saw a thread about this a long time and some photographers state in their contract that you must supply them with lunch or something - if there is no mention of it in the contract either way I'd just ask them. Even if you do have to give them a meal like ringo said you don't need to give them what everyone else is having.

nikkilou1984

I mentioned to our photographer what she'd be doing about food and she asked if we could get the venue to make her up a sandwich for when we're eating. We're paying for it but its only £5.95 so can't moan!

spacey2012

You should really have the job done before you start with meals, people will relax dress, and be tired after the meal.
Formal pictures all done and then the guests are free to relax.
Pictures of people eating never look good and everyone afterwards will be wanting to chill down after a stressful morning, not start lining up for pictures.

northern_munky

I have been offered three course meals before and even sat with guests to eat it. I have also been offered bar meals and sat in the bar to eat them. I never expect a meal but if it's offered I gratefully accept and it's nice to feel appreciated. I've done two weddings over Christmas one offered me a meal in the bar but the other I had to sit in the car and eat my butties

w211

You don't have to offer them a meal, unless it states in the contract, but it's a nice thought to give them one, and it would probably be most appreciated, and they may look after you (i.e. be more involved with the guests, feel more motivated to take better pictures).

Won't it make you feel better on your wedding day, that everyone (including the photographer - and other staff), are well fed and happy? They are human after all and need to eat, especially as they're running around for you, making your day perfect.

PolishBigSpender

AndyBSG wrote: »

Quick question for anyone who can answer.

I'm getting married in 10 weeks and have seen some mention of having to supply the photographer with a meal.

Is this largely expected and an unspoken requirement or is it something the photographer would implicitly state?

I'm a little confused about this point and don't want to 'put my foot in it'!

Bot our photographer and DJ got the same meal as the guests.

angel11

I think it depends on your contract, and how long the photographer will be there. Ours is offering a 12 hour package, and the contract states that if we do not provide dinner they will be off-site for a period to go or dinner. personally we are offering, and our venue offers dinner for photographer/videogrpaher/disco/dj for half price of the other meals

Stephb1986_2

Our photographer & videographer (they are a couple) said that they will get something in the bar (and pay for it themselves) but we have two spare places and don't have anyone we would like to bump up from the evening so I've asked them if they would like them places and they have accepted, it saves me wasting that money on food that isn't going to be eaten and they get a nice meal

Steph xx

mojod

Maybe I'm just in a generous good mood this evening, but to be honest I think for the sake of one person it would just be a nice gesture to invite them to eat too. You might even get better photos in exchange!