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Congratulations!
On your engagement and forthcoming wedding! I hope the planning and preparation are going well. I really enjoy the excitement and emotion of a wedding and it is very rewarding to see the pleasure people show when they see the pictures that I have taken.
Getting to know people, listening to their expectations of their special day, working out how to give them the picture memories that they want, and then taking the images that will reflect their hopes for the day is very rewarding.
Reportage of the entire wedding will give the bride and groom many hundreds of pictures to choose from. More posed, but relaxed portraits of the newlyweds will also be taken to reflect how they feel about each other on a very special day of which they are the centre.
I believe an outstanding wedding photographer will not only be gifted artistically and technically excellent, but will also be able to build a friendly rapport with the bride and groom, their family and friends.
These are my aims for everyone I photograph. To help you to think decide on who to have as your photographer you might like to read the answers to the follow 10 key questions.
What should you look for in your wedding photographer?
Here are some straight forward questions and possible answers to think about when booking your wedding photographer. Scroll down beyond the picture.
Should you go with the first photographer you see?
As with all things purchased 'shop around' on the internet, in literature and at fayres. Talk to as many photographers as you have time for and draw up a short list. Do not make a decision in a rush.
What do you want from your photographer?
Have three criteria in mind when you meet your short listed photographers:
1. a person you can get on with
2. artistic style (see question 10!) and
3. technical ability
You can evidence 2 and 3 by studying the pictures on their websites, in albums and in their studios. If you like their work then ask them how they describe their style and does that ring with what you are looking for. Whether they are someone you trust and have confidence in really requires you to meet them and leads onto the next question
Are they personable, friendly, enthusiastic and also professional?
Meet your photographer and make sure they are a listener, taking in your needs and hopes for your photographs. The best photographers get the best photographs because they take time to get to know you and then you might begin to relax and let your feelings and thoughts show through. So if they feel like the right person for the job they probably are!
Are they value for money?
You may have a style in mind but probably not an unlimited budget. Do not let your budget totally dictate who you eventually go for. Remember, these picture you hope will be with you for the rest of your lives! Look hard at their websites and think about whether there is a timelessness to the images. Always meet your photographer to look at the quality of their albums.
Should you let a friend take the pictures?
A professional photographer is not risk free but they have experience and expertise on their side. Letting an enthusiastic friend or relative take your wedding pictures may seem a nice idea but they will be under a lot of pressure to not let you down, and may not enjoy your wedding they way they might. Equally, they will not be in any of your pictures either! Professional should also be carrying professional indemnity and public liability insurance, so there is at least some redress even if the photographs do not succeed. Also they will be a member of a photographic association or society to which you can refer, and if necessary complain.
Should you meet your photographer before the wedding?
Absolutely! It would be best to have an engagement portrait done, and many photographers do this for free. Photographers know they will get better pictures for you if they know you a little and you are relaxed when they take a picture of you. Look for someone with a sense of humour whom your family and friends will warm too.
Should I go with a recommendation?
If someone else was happy with their photographer then include them on your shortlist, but do the research. Your tastes may be different to other peoples. A photographer probably has many testimonials on their website and it would be good to follow up on one or two of these with a phone call. The photographer should have people who would be willing to reference them.
How do you decide which package to go with?
Have a list of things that you want photographed and make sure these are included in whatever 'package' the photographer is offering. Pricing is not always transparent so ask lots of questions about inclusions and exclusions.
A CD or album?
You can of course have both! If you go for a CD make sure you know what resolution the files are. If you just want them for a computer the 72 dpi (dots per inch) is fine. If you want to print them then go for at least 300 dpi or you will get very poor quality enlargements. I would strongly suggest you always go back to your photographer for albums and prints. A professional will guarantee the quality of printing and their reputation depends upon a satisfied customer who is going to recommend them to others. High street printers are not taking personal care of your images and and have a limited professional investment in your pictures.
Albums can be of many sizes and they can be digital storybooks or matted or surface mounted. It is all a matter of preference and if the photographer is able to give you a maximum choice that is all the better for you.
What style, reportage or classic?
Many photographers will have a preference for style and some are more adaptable than others. Often it is a mixture of photojounalism, reportage and relaxed group shots that people want. If you want to know what the difference is please contact me and I will discuss them and help you decide which fits your particular needs and hopes for recording your wedding in beautiful images.
Whatever you are looking for in your photographer I believe I can make your wedding photographs an important store of the memories of the emotions and thoughts shared with the people who love you.
I look forward to hearing from you and discussing the service you would like me to provide.
On your engagement and forthcoming wedding! I hope the planning and preparation are going well. I really enjoy the excitement and emotion of a wedding and it is very rewarding to see the pleasure people show when they see the pictures that I have taken.
Getting to know people, listening to their expectations of their special day, working out how to give them the picture memories that they want, and then taking the images that will reflect their hopes for the day is very rewarding.
Reportage of the entire wedding will give the bride and groom many hundreds of pictures to choose from. More posed, but relaxed portraits of the newlyweds will also be taken to reflect how they feel about each other on a very special day of which they are the centre.
I believe an outstanding wedding photographer will not only be gifted artistically and technically excellent, but will also be able to build a friendly rapport with the bride and groom, their family and friends.
These are my aims for everyone I photograph. To help you to think decide on who to have as your photographer you might like to read the answers to the follow 10 key questions.
What should you look for in your wedding photographer?
Here are some straight forward questions and possible answers to think about when booking your wedding photographer. Scroll down beyond the picture.
Should you go with the first photographer you see?
As with all things purchased 'shop around' on the internet, in literature and at fayres. Talk to as many photographers as you have time for and draw up a short list. Do not make a decision in a rush.
What do you want from your photographer?
Have three criteria in mind when you meet your short listed photographers:
1. a person you can get on with
2. artistic style (see question 10!) and
3. technical ability
You can evidence 2 and 3 by studying the pictures on their websites, in albums and in their studios. If you like their work then ask them how they describe their style and does that ring with what you are looking for. Whether they are someone you trust and have confidence in really requires you to meet them and leads onto the next question
Are they personable, friendly, enthusiastic and also professional?
Meet your photographer and make sure they are a listener, taking in your needs and hopes for your photographs. The best photographers get the best photographs because they take time to get to know you and then you might begin to relax and let your feelings and thoughts show through. So if they feel like the right person for the job they probably are!
Are they value for money?
You may have a style in mind but probably not an unlimited budget. Do not let your budget totally dictate who you eventually go for. Remember, these picture you hope will be with you for the rest of your lives! Look hard at their websites and think about whether there is a timelessness to the images. Always meet your photographer to look at the quality of their albums.
Should you let a friend take the pictures?
A professional photographer is not risk free but they have experience and expertise on their side. Letting an enthusiastic friend or relative take your wedding pictures may seem a nice idea but they will be under a lot of pressure to not let you down, and may not enjoy your wedding they way they might. Equally, they will not be in any of your pictures either! Professional should also be carrying professional indemnity and public liability insurance, so there is at least some redress even if the photographs do not succeed. Also they will be a member of a photographic association or society to which you can refer, and if necessary complain.
Should you meet your photographer before the wedding?
Absolutely! It would be best to have an engagement portrait done, and many photographers do this for free. Photographers know they will get better pictures for you if they know you a little and you are relaxed when they take a picture of you. Look for someone with a sense of humour whom your family and friends will warm too.
Should I go with a recommendation?
If someone else was happy with their photographer then include them on your shortlist, but do the research. Your tastes may be different to other peoples. A photographer probably has many testimonials on their website and it would be good to follow up on one or two of these with a phone call. The photographer should have people who would be willing to reference them.
How do you decide which package to go with?
Have a list of things that you want photographed and make sure these are included in whatever 'package' the photographer is offering. Pricing is not always transparent so ask lots of questions about inclusions and exclusions.
A CD or album?
You can of course have both! If you go for a CD make sure you know what resolution the files are. If you just want them for a computer the 72 dpi (dots per inch) is fine. If you want to print them then go for at least 300 dpi or you will get very poor quality enlargements. I would strongly suggest you always go back to your photographer for albums and prints. A professional will guarantee the quality of printing and their reputation depends upon a satisfied customer who is going to recommend them to others. High street printers are not taking personal care of your images and and have a limited professional investment in your pictures.
Albums can be of many sizes and they can be digital storybooks or matted or surface mounted. It is all a matter of preference and if the photographer is able to give you a maximum choice that is all the better for you.
What style, reportage or classic?
Many photographers will have a preference for style and some are more adaptable than others. Often it is a mixture of photojounalism, reportage and relaxed group shots that people want. If you want to know what the difference is please contact me and I will discuss them and help you decide which fits your particular needs and hopes for recording your wedding in beautiful images.
Whatever you are looking for in your photographer I believe I can make your wedding photographs an important store of the memories of the emotions and thoughts shared with the people who love you.
I look forward to hearing from you and discussing the service you would like me to provide.
Contact Info
Address:
31 Eaton Avenue
Chester
Cheshire CH47HB
United Kingdom
Chester
Cheshire CH47HB
United Kingdom
Tel:
01244675830
Offering
- Wedding photography
- Portrait photography
- Baby photography
- Toddler photography
- Child photography
- Model photography
- Actor photography
- Lifestyle photography
- Business website photography
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