I hope you all had a fantastic holiday season, and you know, it's not even done as we all are getting ready to celebrate the coming of 2011! 2010 has been a good year for DSmithImages, and I'll be celebrating the New Year by photographing a wedding on New Years Eve! I wouldn't have it any other way.
Since the holiday season is winding down, though, it means are entering a new season: Engagement Season! All across the country, couples have or are getting engaged, and they are about to set out on planning all the details of their big day.
If you have gotten engaged or know someone who has gotten engaged, I encourage you to check out http://www.dsmithimages.com! If the wedding is in Alabama or California or somewhere in between, I'd love to be able to capture the special moments of that day for you!
I'd also like to take a moment to talk about something that myself and a lot of my other fellow photographers have noticed and dealt with when it comes to selecting a photography provider.
-Please make sure whoever you hire, whether it's me or one of the other great providers in the area, is a competent and able professional. I understand a way to save money is to hire a friend and have them photograph the wedding for you. The friend might be very talented and capable of doing so, and if that's the case, more power to you.
If they aren't, however, you are in for a harrowing experience. Photographing a wedding is not just simply taking pictures. It involves a lot of work before, during, and after the wedding. I ask that you consider some of the following if you are thinking about using a friend to photograph the wedding:
-Do they have proper equipment? Lenses? Flashes? An extra camera body in case something goes wrong?
-Do they know how to photograph various venues? Low-light settings? High-light settings? Etc.?
-Are they quick on their toes? Will they be able to capture every little element of a wedding? Do they know when and where to be at every moment of the day?
-Do they know how to properly process the images after the event? What program do they use? Have you seen samples of their editing work?
-Do they have a contingency plan in case something goes wrong? Do they operate with the mentality 'If something can go wrong, it will so you better be prepared?"
-Finally, and most importantly, do they do this full time? Is it just a hobby for them? If so, will they give you top notch customer service, act with a sense of urgency, and get your photos back to you as soon as possible?
I'm not knocking anyone trying to save money, but unless you're hiring someone to do video of the wedding, your photos are the only record of the event. It's something you must seriously think about if you want a quality product.
Please feel free to pass this information along to anyone who might benefit from it. Do know that DSmithImages is dedicated to giving each client the wedding photos THEY want. It is something I pride myself on along with great customer service and a speedy return rate.
Please remember to visit http://www.dsmithimages.com and send me an email if you'd like more information! I'd love to include you or a friend in my slate of weddings for 2011!
Take care and have a great day!
-David
"Modern Photography for Modern Times"
dsmithimages@gmail.com
2314 Starlight Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
205-586-9723
