Guests Photographs.

I photographed a wedding at the weekend which was slightly different than usual as I knew the B&G very well. I have been looking at the guests photographs on Facebook. Why is any professional photographer worried

Professionals aren't worried. If anything, it makes us look better. I think it's when they get in the way and block our shots that it becomes a problem.

In a comparison of quality, nobody should be worried. But if the bride and groom arent discriminating in terms of quality (and looking at the comments on facebook, many arent) future couples may decide to skip the expense.

gonzogolf wrote in post #15036408
In a comparison of quality, nobody should be worried. But if the bride and groom arent discriminating in terms of quality (and looking at the comments on facebook, many arent) future couples may decide to skip the expense.

Well, I agree that there are people who can't seem to appreciate the difference in quality. However, do we really want them as clients? Why do creative work for somebody who can't/won't tell the difference from a high-megapixel snapshot?

amirg wrote in post #15036454
Well, I agree that there are people who can't seem to appreciate the difference in quality. However, do we really want them as clients? Why do creative work for somebody who can't/won't tell the difference from a high-megapixel snapshot?

MONEY!!!

HiepBuiPhotography wrote in post #15036387
Professionals aren't worried. If anything, it makes us look better. I think it's when they get in the way and block our shots that it becomes a problem.

It is not often that shots are blocked, i manage the set up well, but I am more than happy to let the guests lose after I have got what I want, This was different because I do not usually have access to the B&Gs Facebook.

Contrast and compare

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don't lynch me. I like the pose of the 1st one better...

gonzogolf wrote in post #15036462
MONEY!!!

Oh right, the money I agree being in this business (or any business for that matter) is not just about the art and creativity. It takes hard work and high quality to get to the point that you can be very picky about the clients you choose to work with.

Flores wrote in post #15036509
don't lynch me. I like the pose of the 1st one better...

LoL

Yes that was mine too

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Actually a great idea for a thread. Allow me to contribute These photos are taken about 5s apart at my last wedding. One is by a guest, taken from Facebook where it was posted right after it was taken of course. One is by me

HiepBuiPhotography wrote in post #15036387
I think it's when they get in the way and block our shots that it becomes a problem.

Mhmm. Reminds me of one time I was attending a relative's wedding and the official photographers were wearing matching vests (the camera ones with 20 pockets) that said "OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER" in huge font on the back. I chuckled at the sight - but guests did seem to be giving them a wider berth than usual

darosk wrote in post #15039121
Mhmm. Reminds me of one time I was attending a relative's wedding and the official photographers were wearing matching vests (the camera ones with 20 pockets) that said "OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER" in huge font on the back. I chuckled at the sight - but guests did seem to be giving them a wider berth than usual

Haha. That woulda been a great sight to see.

lol these are perfect examples !!!