By: Charish (California Weddings @ FresnoWeddings.Net)
In the last 10 years, the wedding photography profession has been
diluted by a flood of would be wedding photographers.
In the last 10 years, the wedding photography profession has been
diluted by a flood of would be wedding photographers.
In the words of a local professional, "A once respected industry has
been destroyed by entry level shooters with digital cameras. Brides now allow their family members to shoot their weddings, or hire $100-500 a day tyros. In my region, about half of the established shooters have gone "belly up".
The above quote is sad, but true, but today's modern engaged couples are neither stupid, or cheap!
been destroyed by entry level shooters with digital cameras. Brides now allow their family members to shoot their weddings, or hire $100-500 a day tyros. In my region, about half of the established shooters have gone "belly up".
The above quote is sad, but true, but today's modern engaged couples are neither stupid, or cheap!
Thanks to the help of the informative world wide web, couples have learned how to do better research in their quest for true, and experienced wedding photographers.
How can you tell if a photographer may be entry level?
While there is no sure fire way of telling, here are some tips.
1. Listen to your intuition. If you feel a little strange about his or
her presentation, or their work just doesn't impress you, move on.
2. Not always indicative, but a low price, usually means a low level of
experience - and desperation to get the job. Don't be their Guinea pig! Let
them learn on someone else.
3. Contracting - Do they have a contract?
If so, is it written in clear, easy to understand language. If you have any
questions, do they provide a clear answer?
The same above rules can apply to most other wedding services. Always listen to
your intuition, and if something sounds too good to be true, maybe it is. Always check references.
How can you tell if a photographer may be entry level?
While there is no sure fire way of telling, here are some tips.
1. Listen to your intuition. If you feel a little strange about his or
her presentation, or their work just doesn't impress you, move on.
2. Not always indicative, but a low price, usually means a low level of
experience - and desperation to get the job. Don't be their Guinea pig! Let
them learn on someone else.
3. Contracting - Do they have a contract?
If so, is it written in clear, easy to understand language. If you have any
questions, do they provide a clear answer?
The same above rules can apply to most other wedding services. Always listen to
your intuition, and if something sounds too good to be true, maybe it is. Always check references.