p.1 #1 · Getting the most out of your photographer
Just finished writing up a little guide for my new couples on how to get the most out of me as a photographer and some tips on planning their weddings.
It's still a work in progress (typography needs some major tweaking) but I'd love any feedback people might have/things I've forgotten.
p.1 #3 · Getting the most out of your photographer
Lots of terrific thoughts in your work which go a long way towards demonstrating your value. I like:
-How you demonstrate w/ the VW Bug & sparklers how killer images don't "just happen";
-How you also word how the best light changes quickly to be lost til 12 hours later.
-How you do quite a bit to avoid being shoved into a janitor's closet w/ 3 minutes to eat a hamburger & cold french fries.
However, you asked for suggestions for improvement, so here it goes:
"Some vicars can be very anti-photography and have the strangest of rules".
To me, as a person of faith (I can feel the HATE coming my way from the "tolerant" crowd even as I write this), this doesn't come across very well.
IMHO, a better way of wording it might be something like, "We wish to abide by the rules of your house of worship while still giving you great images of your ceremony. Please let us know any rules or restrictions we need to abide by."
p.1 #4 · Getting the most out of your photographer
I think this is a great idea and very nicely done.
As for the vicars - I think you have worded it just right for the English ear. The Americans are different in this regard and the suggestion above sounds odd to me (UK). Most Brits don't "worship".
p.1 #10 · Getting the most out of your photographer
Wow really interesting to see the differences between US and UK interpretations of things. Nikon_14 and Digger, no offence intended, I'm pretty sure nobody in the UK would read that in an offensive way. I think we're a lot more laid back about faith then over your side of the pond. That said though I do get a lot of US couples and as such I'm going to reword it anyway.
p.1 #12 · Getting the most out of your photographer
joelconner wrote:
Question...is this something you are printing or sending digitally?
Digitally to start with, very tempted to get some printed though and make a nice welcome pack. I seem to remember candice does some really lovely welcome packs!
p.1 #13 · Getting the most out of your photographer
ai3x wrote:
Digitally to start with, very tempted to get some printed though and make a nice welcome pack. I seem to remember candice does some really lovely welcome packs!
Digital is so easy....but I think I want to go with printed as well. Part of it is that I want to train people to expect physical things and not just digital...hoping that might translate into more print/product sales
p.1 #14 · Getting the most out of your photographer
ai3x wrote:
Wow really interesting to see the differences between US and UK interpretations of things. Nikon_14 and Digger, no offence intended, I'm pretty sure nobody in the UK would read that in an offensive way. I think we're a lot more laid back about faith then over your side of the pond. That said though I do get a lot of US couples and as such I'm going to reword it anyway.
Alex
Alex,
I knew you weren't trying to be offensive. I was just trying to give some constructive criticism; my humble opinion is that if a couple's faith here matters to them, that they might misinterpret the wording as being mildly disrespectful. Nothing near the degree of disrespect that some venues here (and, apparently, on your side of the pond, there as well) have for our vocation in the way they serve us "whenever they get around to it", which you do a VERY good job of explaining why that's not in the couple's best interest.
Again, a great write-up that clearly communicates your value. I'm surprised that noone else has done something like what you have, at least not as well.
p.1 #15 · Getting the most out of your photographer
Nikon_14 wrote:
Alex,
I knew you weren't trying to be offensive. I was just trying to give some constructive criticism; my humble opinion is that if a couple's faith here matters to them, that they might misinterpret the wording as being mildly disrespectful. Nothing near the degree of disrespect that some venues here (and, apparently, on your side of the pond, there as well) have for our vocation in the way they serve us "whenever they get around to it", which you do a VERY good job of explaining why that's not in the couple's best interest.
Again, a great write-up that clearly communicates your value. I'm surprised that noone else has done something like what you have, at least not as well....Show more →
Thanks for your help, just updated it, let me know what you think!
Yeah food is a major bugbare of mine. The 3 main things I wanted to get across in this were to treat me with respect (meals, treating me like a friend etc), trust me (with what I ask you to do, being there when you put the dress on etc) and to give me time when I ask for it. If I get all those three then the chances are it's going to be a good wedding.
p.1 #16 · Getting the most out of your photographer
ai3x wrote:
Wow really interesting to see the differences between US and UK interpretations of things. Nikon_14 and Digger, no offence intended, I'm pretty sure nobody in the UK would read that in an offensive way. I think we're a lot more laid back about faith then over your side of the pond. That said though I do get a lot of US couples and as such I'm going to reword it anyway.
Alex
Hmm as a Brit I would have toned it down very slightly just in case I had a very religious couple and gone for something that said that rules can vary venue to venue. I am sure 95% of people would be fine with it as it was though.
As a general comment, I found the layout a bit overpowering if this will be a pdf - if there was a way to make the information stand out and a cleaner simpler layout more people might read it all. The pictures and info itself are all very good however!
p.1 #17 · Getting the most out of your photographer
ai3x wrote:
Thanks for your help, just updated it, let me know what you think!
Yeah food is a major bugbare of mine. The 3 main things I wanted to get across in this were to treat me with respect (meals, treating me like a friend etc), trust me (with what I ask you to do, being there when you put the dress on etc) and to give me time when I ask for it. If I get all those three then the chances are it's going to be a good wedding.
Alex
Now it's just as well-written as the rest. Knocked it outta the park! (Eh, that might not translate- so replace it w/ a rugby phrase for "really terrific!")
