Yes, I'm off on my favourite hobby horse again!! Yesterday I was referred to the website of a new photographer offering their photography services to would-be brides and grooms.
I am appalled at the dreadful quality of the pictures in her Gallery. Pictures from only two weddings were on show and it is quite obvious that she was only a guest at them. At the first wedding the only pictures displayed were all of the evening reception, guests on the dance floor, etc. At the second wedding she had even included the official photographer in some shots and no one was looking at her camera in any of them!!!
I find it reprehensible for someone with so little or no talent to be representing herself (or himself) as a professional wedding photographer. I have no idea what her charges are but I have no doubt that whatever she charges will be a waste of money for bridal couples. They will be so disappointed if the samples shown are indicative of what they get for their wedding photos!
As a wedding photographer with many years experience I resent these people coming into the business with no idea of how to take good photographs. Their incompetence can reflect on us true professionals.
Another requisite is having people skills and ensuring that guests at weddings are having a good time while fulfilling the bride and groom's expectations for wonderful photographs that capture the magic and romance of their big day.
The last thing I want to be remembered for is spoiling an enchanting occasion! But unfortunately this is what happens when you hire a less than competent photographer to record your day!
So again I say, "Be careful out there"!
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