The worth of a truly "professional" photographer

Presented by Studio 19 Photography

 

"Selecting the right photographer for capturing your Wedding Memories will be one of

the most important decisions you will ever make.”

 

“The flowers may be fabulous, the setting may be romantic, the men may be handsome, the women may be beautiful, and the entire gathering may be moved to tears by the proceedings--but your own and your Commercial Ads,Billboards Misc' memories of the whole celebration will begin to fade even before the flowers do. If you do not have good photographs, those memories and a few souvenirs will be all you have left of your Special Day.

For the average couple and their Commercial Ads,Billboards Misc, the pressures of last minute preparations, guests and emotion have a way of blurring the ceremony and reception. The portrait viewing may be the first chance you have to really see the results of all your planning. The color scheme and details you worked to coordinate, the location that had just the right ambiance, and the family and friends who brought their love and best wishes to share--all of these elements combine to make a spectacle that is hard to appreciate until you can view it as the photographer does.”

Copyright 1997 "A Bride's Touch: A Handbook of Wedding Personality and Inspiration"

”These statements are not meant as an advertisement or blanket endorsement of all photographers. It is based on my own personal wedding experiences, and on those of couples I have interviewed over the years. Over 93% of the brides who commented on photography in my surveys have emphasized the importance of finding (and not skimping on the budget for) a good photographer. It is interesting to me that brides who had positive photography experiences, and brides who had negative experiences, both advised other brides to invest in professional photography.”

Who is a “True Professional?” … A “True Professional is one who is ethical, enthusiastic, hard-working, and creative. He arrives on time, appropriately dressed, and gets right to work. He listens to his clients' priorities and tries to focus on capturing the kind of images they envision. He cares about each and every job. He knows how to capture personality, sentiment, humor, beauty and romance on film. He sees his clients' potential. He is open to suggestion; if a client says that pose isn't "me", he is happy to have them offer an alternative which is. He is detail oriented. He considers his portraits to be "art"-- and through his pride and professionalism, they are.

I know a few people who feel that they were over-charged for their portraiture. I know one couple whose family and friends took nicer photos than the professional they hired. I know plenty of couples and their Commercial Ads,Billboards Misc who did not particularly enjoy the time it took to get portraits taken. But I have met far more who regret not having professional portraits taken, or regret not looking into their photographer's reputation and referrals more carefully. Professional portraiture is NOT appropriate for every couple's budget, circumstances, and priorities-- but it CAN be a truly wonderful, priceless service when handled by

a true professional!!

If you choose to have only amateur photography, or none at all, I hope that you are happy with this decision. In closing, let me pass on an appropriate message I found recently in a fortune cookie.

Associate with those who have both know-how and integrity.

I think this applies to all of your wedding services, not just photography. Best wishes to you!

By Sara L. Ambarian

 

Note:  The above is quoted and/or taken in part from Sara L. Ambarian

 

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