Every couple wants great shots of their wedding day so they can show them to

their kids and grandkids, but the price of a wedding photographer can be

prohibitive for some brides and grooms. There are alternatives to hiring an

actual photographer. Of course, what immediately come to mind are the disposable

cameras you get at the local drug store. They are easy to operate, but the

quality of the photographs can be unpredictable.

There is another way to go. YouShoot LLC, www.youshoot.com, based in

Cambridge, Massachusetts is the first national company to rent high-resolution

digital cameras for weddings. These cameras make an excellent alternative to the

disposable ones because they cost far less per picture to use, and the quality

is decidedly better. The company also hosts all photos on their website after

the event, making it easy for attendees to view and print the shots they like.

A couple can reserve digital cameras for their event on the company's web

site. There is also a toll free number and a snail mail address, if you prefer.

To ensure availability, you need to reserve as soon as possible. You can

actually check the availability of the type of package you want as well as the

number of cameras you need before you place your order. YouShoot ships or

delivers the cameras at least one day prior to your event.

During the event, guests take pictures with easy-to-master digital cameras.

The high quality cameras can take over 200 pictures and the premium cameras can

take over 150. Afterwards, the couple simply returns the cameras in a prepaid

mailing case and YouShoot posts the pictures online for three months for guests

to view, share, download, and print. YouShoot provides cards that explain how to

access the pictures, which can be distributed to guests at the event.

The company offers all-inclusive packages starting at $249 that include

digital camera rental, all shipping costs, a personal website with full-size

pictures, and damage insurance for the cameras, making it an ideal photography

alternative for events with a smaller budget. Prints are available online for

the market rates of $0.29 per 4x6 and $3.99 per 8x10.

YouShoot prides itself on making your event photography as easy as possible.

For this reason they offer additional services such as slideshow DVDs featuring

all of your pictures and movies, additional DVDs/CDs for family members and

extended web hosting.