EditING Question For the Reception...

Hi, new here... I am also new to wedding photography. I just

shot my 3rd wedding but it was the first sizable one with a

reception. First time editing reception photos. I am done with

the wedding party and family shots, all edited in an attractive,

artsy and professional way...here is an example. But my

question is, I have over 200 reception photos Id like to get

converted from RAW to jpeg, and edited. Artsy editing takes

more time and I'm not even sure if it's appropriate for the

reception? Should I leave the reception photos as taken besides

fixing minor flaws, or should I add actions and overlays to them

also? What is normally done with the reception photos?

Thank you.

I cannot figure out how to post my example photo on here, sorry.

<p>There is no "normal" Cassi. It is up to you.</p>

<p>Some wedding shooters would advise to just to fix minor flaws and if the clients want more they have to pay for it. Some others may say "go for it!"</p>

<p>I personally do my thing to all the images that I provide a client, and my price reflects it.</p>

<p>How much "artistic" alteration you do is the question. Did the client buy that approach from you based on samples, or will this be a surprise to them?</p>

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<p>BTW, after you compose your text and click the confirm button, a box appears to upload an image attached to that text message. It has to be 700 pixels on the long side and you have to type in a caption.</p>

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<p>"Did the client buy that approach from you based on samples, or will this be a surprise to them?"</p>

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<p>I think that is a very important point for you to consider Cassi, when you choose how much editing to do - for ALL the images that you provide.</p>

<p>WW</p>

<p>If this wasn't already discussed, the best thing to do would be to chat to the client and ask what they would like. This way, you save unnecessary editing if it's not what they want. </p>

<p>After shooting hundreds of weddings, I do find the clients don't really care that much about artistic interpretation of the reception photos. Those are less portraits than storytelling documentation, so just fix any minor issues on the technical side and don't get mired down. If you (hopefully) start shooting a lot of weddings each year, you'll want to reduce your workflow where you can in order to keep up with the demand. <br>

And, as previous posters have wisely said, what is the expectation you have set with your prices and with your clients?</p>

<p>I'd figure out how to automate your 'Artsy', maybe in a slightly toned down way- that way you can apply any quick fixes to the reception photos and then keep them consistent without having to work too hard :)</p>