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23rd Apr 2015

An open letter in defence of wedding photographers and their rates

"How can you charge over a grand for one day's work?" Well, this is how...

Tony Cuddihy

“How can you charge over a grand for one day’s work?” Well, this is how…

One Dublin photographer has written a clear headed and strong response to people who question the rates she charges to take wedding images.

Like other freelancers and wedding suppliers, Ruth regularly meets exasperation when she quotes her prices, with people assuming that photographers are just there for a few hours to take a few pictures and head off home to count their cash.

Nothing, it turns out, could be further from the truth.

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Money,Weddings