This piece made me laugh a few times. Thanks for this "cool" take on wedding photography. Your stack intrigued me because this is such a rare topic in my world. I am going to enjoy reading more about your expertise. Have a good day :)
I have thought about that a lot when photographing couples. I know couples pay us for epic shots, but also.... the family portraits, the getting ready shots, the ceremony. Sometimes, the most precious shots that are taken are the ones that are with grandma, who passes within a few months of the wedding. Epic shots get people to come in the door, but those simple shots bring back families and referrals for how you treated the people around the couple.
I've attended a LOT of big photo conferences and I do have opinions this (strong ones).
I think photographers are woo'd by those epic shots way more than brides. Now in fairness, I've always marketed myself as a wedding photojournalist and don't show those kind photos which is why I almost never met brides interested in that.
I think brides want their day preserved exactly the way you described it - some portraits, some prep shots and the requisite moments, BUT you're exactly right, your career is based on your ability to serve your couple with integrity - with your business AND your photography.
This piece made me laugh a few times. Thanks for this "cool" take on wedding photography. Your stack intrigued me because this is such a rare topic in my world. I am going to enjoy reading more about your expertise. Have a good day :)
I have thought about that a lot when photographing couples. I know couples pay us for epic shots, but also.... the family portraits, the getting ready shots, the ceremony. Sometimes, the most precious shots that are taken are the ones that are with grandma, who passes within a few months of the wedding. Epic shots get people to come in the door, but those simple shots bring back families and referrals for how you treated the people around the couple.
I've attended a LOT of big photo conferences and I do have opinions this (strong ones).
I think photographers are woo'd by those epic shots way more than brides. Now in fairness, I've always marketed myself as a wedding photojournalist and don't show those kind photos which is why I almost never met brides interested in that.
I think brides want their day preserved exactly the way you described it - some portraits, some prep shots and the requisite moments, BUT you're exactly right, your career is based on your ability to serve your couple with integrity - with your business AND your photography.
The courses will only teach you about the “epic shots” though. 🤣🤣🤣
Thank you, Celeste’.
I love your mission and look forward to reading your work!