FAQs
- What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Finding the perfect photographer to capture the priceless, irreplaceable moments on your wedding day can be almost as nerve wrecking as finding that one-in-a-million, gotta-have dress. After all, it's a once in a lifetime kind of day...and you want every moment immortalized in a way where you look PERFECT. Remember, these pictures will be hanging around your home forever! Once you work out all the details that create the look for the day: the venue, invitations, flowers, dress--- you've got to find a photographer with a keen eye for detail and beauty that 'gets' you. Simple enough, right? Why, then, are you hyperventilating? Here's some things to keep in the back of your mind when choosing a Wedding photographer: 1) Whats the photographers style? There are three types of photographers: photojournalists, traditional wedding photographers, and those with a balanced bag of tricks (I like to put myself in this category). Ask yourself: Do I love candid black-and-white action shots? If you answered yes, then you are leaning toward a cameraman with a photojournalism style. Perhaps, you prefer portraits and posed shots. If you do, then a traditionalist is for you. Ambivalent? Cant decide? Then seek out that photographer with a special mix of talents. If you're looking for one with a special mix - that's me! 2) Has the photographer done many weddings before? Ask to view samples of his/her recent work and for references. I would be more than happy to provide these for you. 3) How does the photographer coordinate with a wedding videographer? Has he/she worked with your videographer before? I have previous work experience with videographers. 4) Has the photographer ever shot a wedding at your ceremony or reception site? If he/she has worked at your ceremony or reception site, ask to see the photos. You want to make sure he/she can manage the venue well. 5) How many other weddings is the photographer shooting on your wedding day or weekend? Make sure he/she has no time constraints. I have one experience of shooting two weddings on one weekend. Although it was stressful, I would be able to handle something like that again, if requested. Be rest assured, though, that when I'm at your Wedding, my focus is on YOU and YOUR day! 6a) Will the photographer youre speaking to be the one who will be shooting your wedding? If the answer is no, then make sure to ask to speak to whomever will actually shoot. It is important that you get to know your photographer and that you are comfortable with him/her as he/she will be sharing the majority of your day with you. Sometimes he/she will even be in your dressing room, so do make sure that your personalities mesh well. 6b) How many shooters will the photographer need in order to achieve the photos you want? It is good to know if youll need more than one photographer to catch all the photos you requested. This tip is also necessary in order to make sure that everything still fits within your budget. 6a/b) I will be the photographer you will be speaking with and working with. Secondly, if you're interested in a 2nd shooter, this is something that can be worked out.
- What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?
* Weddings don't always go as planned. * Editing images takes more than just a week. * Getting 1-5 sneak peeks up is a kind gesture on my part. I wish my clients could be happy with the number of sneaks I put up, and understand that I'm busy editing the rest - what usually happens is I get a sneak peek set up, and the client immediately asks for the rest! * Even though I may take a lot of pictures on your wedding day - you won't be receiving ALL these images. Some images feature persons with their mouths open, eyes shut, looking elsewhere, etc. * Having other photographers shoot during MY "hired time" is nerve racking! When other family members are shooting flashes here and there, it makes it hard for members of the particular pose to look at me (especially children). Please respect my time, and ask your family members to be patient while I am shooting. Above all else, I really wish my clients knew the amount of effort that goes into creating all of the designs and images for the event from start to finish and my personal dedication to their vision. A lot of my friends and family assume I just casually take pictures and then take a few hours to create a design and edit the pictures. That's hardly ever the case!