Photographers!

So, I've been looking at photographers, and I've compiled a list of favorites. The problem is, they're all above our budget. Knowing nothing about photography costs, we set a budget for $1300. After looking at several photographers, I'm realizing that we grossly underestimated the cost.

So, I guess I'm looking for some input. I've included 3 photos for each. Let me know whatcha think!

1. Paco & Betty ($4500 + tax = 6 hrs, an engagement session, disk w/ photos)

(They're pictures are really artistic, fun and beautiful... And they offer a photo booth for $1500)

2. Studio Castellero ($4000, full-day, engagement session, DVD)

(Their pictures are really artistic and beautiful, featuring a lot of post-production flare...) 

3. Kate Harrision ($4250 = 6 hrs, engagement session, disk w/ photos) 

4. Carlie Statsky ($3500 = 6 hrs, touch ups and proof magazine, $4500 = album, photos on DVD, engagement session)


5. Melanie Duerkopp ($3000 = 6 hrs, DVD with negatives, touch ups, $325 for engagement)

6. Emily Scott ($2900 to start = engagement session, disk w/ photos, more to come)