Turnaround Time

scottycam · 29th of December 2006 (Fri)

Hi..

To all the wedding photogs out there, whats the average and your average turn around time to get the photo albums back to your customers..?

LeesaB · 29th of December 2006 (Fri)

I try to say 2 weeks, but generally return them sooner.

scottycam · 29th of December 2006 (Fri)

So.. I guess 8 Months is overkill? Cause that's how long its taking to get mine...Now my phonecalls are just getting dodged..

grego · 29th of December 2006 (Fri)

Yes, 8 months is overkill. Unless there's something you are providing that is super duper, you shouldn't be over a months worth of work.

lil_miss · 29th of December 2006 (Fri)

omg, 8 months is REALLY bad

that sux...

Claire · 29th of December 2006 (Fri)

Well, how fast do the couples generally take to place the final order?

liza · 29th of December 2006 (Fri)

It usually takes around 90 days, assuming you meet with the client to choose album shots, PP each shot individually, create each page for submission, and wait for the company to get it back to you. That's usually how long it is if you deal with Graphistudios or Visionart.

SuzyView · 29th of December 2006 (Fri)

I'm the exception, I turn around in about 3 hours.

I take before wedding or right after ceremony pictures and have 10-12 PP for the reception in the evening all in frames and displayed. I hand the friend the disk and walk away. It's great. But I don't get much money either. For pro jobs, I guess around 1 week to show a few PP shots and some thumbnail prints for proofs. Then ordering prints depends on how many to PP.

scottycam · 29th of December 2006 (Fri)

oh.. did I mention that I'm the client!? I mean, how hard is it to place an order for the albums and then putting them together.. It definitely sucks.. especially when I was promised a certain date and it doesn't get met..

bpuppy · 29th of December 2006 (Fri)

Threaten to call the better buisness bureau ... 8 months is not right at all.

scottycam · 29th of December 2006 (Fri)

ok.. So I'm not in the minority to think that it usually takes this long...

We're talking about the album though..

xandria · 29th of December 2006 (Fri)

Album design, approvals, and delivery can take a very long time. I've been able to produce a finished album in a few months, but it just depends on the client. Sometimes it can take longer, especially if the client wants to add pictures or change pages - - it can get dragged out. I've heard that many pro's require a year to finish a custom designed album. I guess it just depends on all the factors.

Wedding Shooter · 29th of December 2006 (Fri)

How long ago did you give your final decision on the make up of the album?

Two months should be the maximum from final decision. But delays might add one more month.

Tiffany · 29th of December 2006 (Fri)

Remember - there's typically a 4 week or so turnaround from the album people too - that's out of the control of the photographer. Also depends how busy they are, when you submit the images you want in the album to them, how long it takes for approval, etc. I'm just now getting images from most of my summer brides to design their books.

liza · 29th of December 2006 (Fri)

Check your contract with the photographer. A good contract outlines the turnaround time.

29th of December 2006 (Fri)	#1
scottycam Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 295 IMAGE EDITING OK	Turnaround Time Hi.. To all the wedding photogs out there, whats the average and your average turn around time to get the photo albums back to your customers..?

29th of December 2006 (Fri)	#2
LeesaB "Patience is a what? " Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: It's just St. Louis now! Posts: 14,663 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Turnaround Time I try to say 2 weeks, but generally return them sooner. __________________ LeesaB www.LisaNikole.com 365, The project, The commitment

29th of December 2006 (Fri)	#3
scottycam Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 295 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Turnaround Time So.. I guess 8 Months is overkill? Cause that's how long its taking to get mine...Now my phonecalls are just getting dodged..

29th of December 2006 (Fri)	#4
grego Cream of the Crop Join Date: May 2005 Location: UCLA Posts: 8,819 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Turnaround Time Yes, 8 months is overkill. Unless there's something you are providing that is super duper, you shouldn't be over a months worth of work. __________________ Go UCLA!! \|Gear\|SportsShooter\|Flickr\|

29th of December 2006 (Fri)	#5
lil_miss Goldmember Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Auckland, NZ Posts: 4,045 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Turnaround Time omg, 8 months is REALLY bad that sux... __________________ A bunch of Canon bits and pieces. Blog :: Facebook

29th of December 2006 (Fri)	#6
Claire Ikea Wannabee Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Posts: 8,181	Re: Turnaround Time Well, how fast do the couples generally take to place the final order? __________________ My Photo Website - \| My Flickr gallery \| Photography Blog \| My Twitter account \| Become a Fan on Facebook "You too, could easily look like that if you had a squad of mad geeks fussing over you with retouching software"

29th of December 2006 (Fri)	#7
liza User is banned from forums Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mayberry Posts: 11,386	Re: Turnaround Time It usually takes around 90 days, assuming you meet with the client to choose album shots, PP each shot individually, create each page for submission, and wait for the company to get it back to you. That's usually how long it is if you deal with Graphistudios or Visionart.

29th of December 2006 (Fri)	#8
SuzyView Ms Moderator and Grandma Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern VA Posts: 31,487 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Turnaround Time I'm the exception, I turn around in about 3 hours. I take before wedding or right after ceremony pictures and have 10-12 PP for the reception in the evening all in frames and displayed. I hand the friend the disk and walk away. It's great. But I don't get much money either. For pro jobs, I guess around 1 week to show a few PP shots and some thumbnail prints for proofs. Then ordering prints depends on how many to PP. __________________ Suzie - Still Speaking Canonese! *5D2* *7D & G12, the new iPad, iPhone 5 , 5 L's & 2 Primes* 23 bags - 4 Domke, 3 Lowepro, 1 Crumpler, 2 Tamrac, 5 Kata, 3 Thinktanks, 1 Pelican, 1 Tenba bag, 1 Epiphanie Paris & 2 Coach Handbag! And no excuses. My children are the reason, but it's the passion that drives me to get the perfect image of everything. My Gear and Wishes

29th of December 2006 (Fri)	#9
scottycam Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 295 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Turnaround Time oh.. did I mention that I'm the client!? I mean, how hard is it to place an order for the albums and then putting them together.. It definitely sucks.. especially when I was promised a certain date and it doesn't get met..

29th of December 2006 (Fri)	#10
bpuppy Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 293 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Turnaround Time Threaten to call the better buisness bureau ... 8 months is not right at all. __________________ My Wedding Portfolio \| My Photo Blog \| My Flickr

29th of December 2006 (Fri)	#11
scottycam Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 295 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Turnaround Time ok.. So I'm not in the minority to think that it usually takes this long... We're talking about the album though..

29th of December 2006 (Fri)	#12
xandria Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 274	Re: Turnaround Time Album design, approvals, and delivery can take a very long time. I've been able to produce a finished album in a few months, but it just depends on the client. Sometimes it can take longer, especially if the client wants to add pictures or change pages - - it can get dragged out. I've heard that many pro's require a year to finish a custom designed album. I guess it just depends on all the factors.

29th of December 2006 (Fri)	#13
Wedding Shooter Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 553	Re: Turnaround Time How long ago did you give your final decision on the make up of the album? Two months should be the maximum from final decision. But delays might add one more month. __________________ Chris

29th of December 2006 (Fri)	#14
Tiffany Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 130 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Turnaround Time Remember - there's typically a 4 week or so turnaround from the album people too - that's out of the control of the photographer. Also depends how busy they are, when you submit the images you want in the album to them, how long it takes for approval, etc. I'm just now getting images from most of my summer brides to design their books. __________________ Tiffany Ring www.tiffanyring.net Camera: big black one Last edited by Tiffany : 2nd of January 2007 (Tue) at 20:22.

29th of December 2006 (Fri)	#15
liza User is banned from forums Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mayberry Posts: 11,386	Re: Turnaround Time Check your contract with the photographer. A good contract outlines the turnaround time.

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