5/27/2011

How To Get Ahead In The Field Of Wedding Photography

By Justine Harris


The field of wedding photography is a rather competitive one. The purpose of this article is to provide novice photographers with suggestions on how they can achieve success in this field.

1) When you intend to include destination weddings in your work, establish a web-based ordering plan that will run smoothly and efficiently. Naturally those who are from out of town will not have the chance to come to your studio. You should have a plan for conducting orders over the internet. Think about letting a different vendor be responsible for handling the selling and ordering duties.

(2) Work on developing relationships with different wedding vendors in order to gain referrals to your photo business. Bridal services, hotels, resorts, and caterers are all included in this category. Offer the vendors no cost portraits, prints, and advice when they need it. As an example for a resort location, offer to do a free set of shots for them. Be sure you stand out on their vendor referral list. Seek out new companies or business establishments that will be starting up in your area and ask about getting on their list of preferred vendors.

(3) Provide High Quality (this should be obvious). The meaning of this is the production of images that are exposed properly and are edited with correct colors. Devote time to create lovely books.

(4) Be able to go the extra mile to make the wedding flow smoothly. Of course it is your job to take the wedding pictures, yet you should be prepared to run errands prior to the ceremony to get whatever the bride needs. You shouldn't restrict your duties to just photography. If you are willing to accept additional duties, this will improve your reputation, which equates to a boost in referrals.

(5) Make an effort to really connect with your clients. There are plenty of talented photographers in the business. An extra element of service and comfort is added when you connect on a human level.

When following the previous advice, a photographer can take better pictures in the wedding photography business.




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