Hidden Trap #5: Bad Management of a Good Photographer
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The Creative Approach, llc
Bruce W. Hinson, Member, Professional Photographers of America
Photographer/Instructor
Bruce W. Hinson, Member, Professional Photographers of America
Photographer/Instructor
You wouldn’t insult your dentist just before your root canal or a banker while she’s deciding whether you get the loan or not. But, guess what? People mistreat their wedding photographer. This person has it in his power to give you his drop-dead best or ....
The better photographers commit themselves to recording your entire wedding and reception and delivering their very best. Imagine a reception where he is not provided food to eat while nothing of photographic importance is going on. Imagine that photographer having nothing to do but wait and not be able to do anything for his hunger. Imagine how you might be rewarded.
Service comes in levels and some brides will never know which they could have had. The couple in the photo treated their photographer the way they themselves would have wanted to be treated. The Golden Rule will always be the right thing.
On the proper care and feeding of someone you want on your side at your wedding
Be thoughtful. This isn't just about feeding someone. Your photographer is not your employee. This is the person who, if you were fortunate enough to choose well, can guide you through every major step of your wedding day. She is also an artist who wants to express in photographs the essences of your wedding day: The people, the places, the events, the emotions. And that’s what you’ll get when you hire the right person, treat them like your friend and ensure they have the right materials to work with.
Speaking of materials…. You can be the most attractive couple with the nicest personalities, surrounded by wonderful people, in a magnificent setting. But if you don’t give your photographer the time and cooperation she says she needs to work her magic, you’re going to get photos that are more commonplace than unique and awesome.
My advice: Be ready on time, give your photographer plenty of time and ensure that anyone you want included in the photos is also ready on time.
One more thing. An experienced pro knows what to photograph and how long it takes to do whatever needs to be done. If you like her style, then I suggest following her directions to get what she is capable of delivering.
By all means, alert your photographer to others’ "uniquenesses" like the mother who doesn’t smile, estranged parents, deafness... you name it.
Speaking of materials…. You can be the most attractive couple with the nicest personalities, surrounded by wonderful people, in a magnificent setting. But if you don’t give your photographer the time and cooperation she says she needs to work her magic, you’re going to get photos that are more commonplace than unique and awesome.
My advice: Be ready on time, give your photographer plenty of time and ensure that anyone you want included in the photos is also ready on time.
One more thing. An experienced pro knows what to photograph and how long it takes to do whatever needs to be done. If you like her style, then I suggest following her directions to get what she is capable of delivering.
By all means, alert your photographer to others’ "uniquenesses" like the mother who doesn’t smile, estranged parents, deafness... you name it.
