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<p>May I ask what you spoke about at the consultation? When reviewing the photographer portfolio did you like the poses? Was it a similar style to what you looking for? Only you know what you are looking for and it is you responsiblility to ask questions that your photographer has not thought to ask you.<br>

I have now read two different topic where the Bride/ Groom was not satisfied. I don't believe this site was intended for people to complain about their photographer. </p>

<p>Yesterday, I worked a very up-scale formal wedding. The couple the wedding party, the parents were so nice. It felt as if we were working guest. Do you ever get the feeling that your customer may also be a friend? <br>

I have never mixed my professional business with friendship. By the end of the evening yesterday the bridal party and guests were talking with us as if we were guests. The father of the groom and bride hugged my 2nd shooter (Husband) and I good-bye. <br>

Where do you place is the prosessional line?</p>

<p>Thank you for all the information....<br>

I have spoken to the Mother and she has agreed to take a look at the pictures with the couple before deciding on a re-take. She seemed to have calmed down quiet a bit from the message she left me this morning. </p>

<p>Aimee- I often go by my detailed list. I had the specific list that the Bride and I went over on at our meeting. My assistant was constantly looking to the MOB throughout the day and she would never stick around long enough for more than one picture. But, I will continue to go by my list. </p>

<p>Let me bring you up to date before the question....<br>

Prior to the Wedding:<br>

I was hired by the Grooms Parents four months prior to the wedding. During the first meeting they signed the contract and paid the Package Fee up front. I gave them several business cards and told them to have the bride and groom contact me for a meeting. One month prior to the event the Bride, Groom and Groom's parents meet with me and everything went great although they were an hour late. <br>

Rehearsal<br>

Friday- So, I show right on time and am the first person there. The Bridal Party and Parents show up slowly after and the Bride and Groom show up one hour late, again! Everything is complete craziness and unorganized. But, most wedding are :)... I introduced myself to everyone and write down name and important details. After three and a half hour we are finally done. <br>

Saturday- The big day!<br>

The Bride and Bridesmaids are 45 minutes late, no one is dressed and formals are to be done prior to the cermony. The mother of the bride is everywhere doing too many things for pictures. I get the girls moving and ready for action and we are down to 40 mintures, but the bride will not leave the room because the groom is taking his formals with my assistant. After the ceremony they cut my time again by 30 minutes. All timeline are out the window. After all the is done, today I receive a voicemail from the mother that she has been crying all weekend because she didn't get as many pictures with the bride as she wanted and would like to do a re-take. I have never had to do a re-take before. If I decide to do one, should I charge? How much? Has anyone encounter a similar situation... One more point, all of the pictures I do I have are a really good variety of the day and very nice. Currently, I am still editing them and have not set a day to view the pictures. Please HELP! What to do with upset mother of the bride.</p>

 

<p>Thank you for the ideas, I will take a look.<br>

Aimee- I was hoping to look for a box that is that had wording or a photo cover. The box offered just a plain black presentation box. </p>

<p>Hello,<br>

Can anyone point me in the right direction. I am look for a company that offers Wedding Album boxes to fit an 8x10, 8x12, 10x10 and 12x12. DOes anyone have any suggestions.<br>

Thank you! </p>

<p>Although, I am new to wedding photography I have found it is a nice book for budget wedding. I charge $125 for the 8x8 26 page book and only offer it as a Guest Book. As for the 8x12 26 page and 50 page I charge $200 and $400. The couple will still have an album they can enjoy and in most cases I have sold additional 8x12 books to parents, grandparents and close family members increase my sales. It may be budget book, but many brides are happy even get a book. </p>

<p>I have used numerous vendors , but really enjoy Adoramapix. The quality, price, and flat book is great!<br>

Good luck!</p>