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truehuss wrote:
Its comments like this that kind of annoy me. No disrespect Rich but your comments are unnecessary. I (and I don't think you were talking to me but because I picked "names" I feel compelled to speak) wouldn't be picking those above photographers based on their names...Its their work. Period. I don't know how many of those photographers (the ones I chose anyway) know their clients personally but their work is impeccable & consistent all the time. I personally don't think it matters that you are besties with your clients (I mean, how many of you really are, seriously?) if you're an awesome photographer, chances are you're going to be awesome on the day.
And if I hired those style of photographers, the last thing I'd be is guarded and not allow them to do what they do...or else, why'd I spend all that money on em?
It just seems like people who want to be different/Artistic/and go beyond the norm are being looked down upon here on FM lately because people think you cant tell a story and be 'epic' at the same time. There's a reason those guys win awards, because they EARN them. Most of them anyway
and I'd hope my wedding wins 100 fearless awards!! What's wrong with that?
I like being wowed. I don't like saying "that's nice".
Sorry to thread jack I just wanted to get that off my chest.
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Damn bro... relax. I'm not hating on anyone and I'm not knocking anyone for choosing a "name" photographer. I simply stated why I'd choose the people I wanted to choose. I really do believe that there's something to be said for developing a relationship with your couples... I know not everyone feels this way and that is fine, but its how we feel and we'd choose out photographer accordingly. I've spent time with all of the people I've listed.. I've been to their homes, I've met their families, they've met our family and been in our home. I think there's something to be said for that comfort and that trust. I think that Ben and Erin are awesome photographers and they're pretty rad people too... a long time ago, I actually got Ben to come on here and chime in on a post or two... I'm not sure if you were around back then or not.
There are many different styles in wedding photography and I believe 100% that couples should be hiring you because they WANT.. no NEED your style. I would take same belief if given the task of choosing someone to shoot our wedding. They can create amazing images that are award winning... that's all well and good but on my wedding day, I want someone that I think will capture my wife and I, not be worried about impressing a bunch of other photographers. That's all man.
Keep in mind that all of the people I listed have won their fair share of awards too... the shark reflection comment was an inside joke that has to do with Fearless... if you're involved with Fearless, you might get it or you might not, I don't know.
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