Capsule -- An innovative wedding photo app....or a nightmare to the hired photographer
May 5, 2014 12:19:45 #
The wife and I were invited to another wedding in a few months. Normally, with Indonesian weddings within 100 miles of our location, the hired photographer would be a friend of ours.
A husband and wife team; they have the skills and the equipment.
But while RSVPing online, we were encouraged to download "Capsule" to our smart phones and punch in their registration number. In effect, everyone shooting with their smartphones would become their photographers.
It's a novel idea for sure. And depending on the skill of the individual shooters, the couple could end up with a nice wedding album.
But, on the other hand, I'd hate to be the hired photographer at a venue where the couple have encouraged everyone with a smartphone to run around snapping like crazy. Nearly every shot would have other smartphone users in the frame. And the only one actually enjoying the wedding, besides the bride and groom, would be uncle Cletus who lives in a cabin in the woods and distrusts technology.
A husband and wife team; they have the skills and the equipment.
But while RSVPing online, we were encouraged to download "Capsule" to our smart phones and punch in their registration number. In effect, everyone shooting with their smartphones would become their photographers.
It's a novel idea for sure. And depending on the skill of the individual shooters, the couple could end up with a nice wedding album.
But, on the other hand, I'd hate to be the hired photographer at a venue where the couple have encouraged everyone with a smartphone to run around snapping like crazy. Nearly every shot would have other smartphone users in the frame. And the only one actually enjoying the wedding, besides the bride and groom, would be uncle Cletus who lives in a cabin in the woods and distrusts technology.
May 5, 2014 12:30:24 #
May 5, 2014 12:31:50 #
back in the day of film I once went to a wedding
where both the bride and the groom were well connected with Photography (now the publishers of LENSWORK) and most all the guests were Photographers.
where both the bride and the groom were well connected with Photography (now the publishers of LENSWORK) and most all the guests were Photographers.
May 5, 2014 13:16:57 #
GrayPlayer
Loc: Granby, Ct.
With current length of some marriages, good thing we don't have to wait for film to be developed and printed!!!
May 5, 2014 13:45:41 #
hlmichel wrote:
br But while RSVPing online, we were encouraged t... (show quote)
HL, Did you sign up?? You should have. Maybe you could have out shot the pro!!
So why do you think EVERYONE signed up?
How is that different than putting one of those little plastic cameras on every table?
Even the pro can't be all places at one time, he's just getting a little help.
I just shot a wedding, the cell phone users are a GREAT help. About half of my shots are staged by the cell phone users. You don't even need to be a savvy photog to know that when you see that little group all bunched up and posed, you run over and say, "one more", and get your group shots, all friends of the bride, and about half of then INCLUDE the bride!!
I just use the cell phoners as one of my tools to get even better group shots, not to mention, never miss an important shot!! Hey, at least that works great for me! :lol:
SS
May 5, 2014 16:28:04 #
SharpShooter wrote:
HL, Did you sign up?? You should have. Maybe you c... (show quote)
Great example of making lemonade out of lemons! I love your attitide.
May 5, 2014 18:35:06 #
I do weddings and do it the old fashion way. I know how to get good shots of the ceremony and formal group shots. When talking to customers I stress this. You are just not going to get good prints of these important shots with phone cameras. I also have a great repertoire of dressing room shots and posed pictures of the Bride and Groom. So I make a deal with them. I get to take these pictures without interference from other photographers and then encourage them to have friends take pictures and send the jpeg files. This way they get shots that they would have to have a whole crew of photographers to get. Of course when I see a good candid shot I take it. Over the years I find that I sell lots of posed group shots and posed shots of Bride and Groom and not many of the candied shots and only one or two of the grab shots no matter how good and interesting they are. I find this works well for me. - Dave
May 6, 2014 03:26:49 #
hlmichel wrote:
The wife and I were invited to another wedding in ... (show quote)
I assume they want the Serial Number of your phone/camera. Personally I think that is an invasion of my privacy, and they have a lot of nerve to ask. Uncle Cletus and I will retire to the woods (not necessarily his cabin; I respect his privacy also) and share a jug of his non-technological distillery product.
May 6, 2014 06:04:38 #
hlmichel wrote:
The wife and I were invited to another wedding in ... (show quote)
Could be useful and then mabe not. Guess you would have to experience it before deciding.
May 6, 2014 07:37:38 #
A number of years ago, a family member and his bride bought disposable cameras, one for each couple. They ended up getting most of their wedding photos from these cameras. They hired a professional for the more traditional photos. Of course, money was not a concern to this couple.
May 6, 2014 08:29:49 #
avman
Loc: Normal IL
LLucas wrote:
Great example of making lemonade out of lemons! I love your attitide.
I agree whole heartedly.....I couldn't have said it any better myself....Bravo
May 6, 2014 08:59:56 #
wilsondl2 wrote:
I do weddings and do it the old fashion way. I ... (show quote)
Exactly, we bring in "interns" or "unpaid 3rd shooters" to get the grab shots and candids, and just give those to the B&G as part of the "deal" We sell the posed shots, and they only get digital files (because they would scan them anyway, and I can add watermarks to the bottom of the digital files) of the ones they purchase. I gave up trying to fight with people that bring their own point and shoots or camera phones. I just make an announcement that I'm getting paid, and that their flashes may ruin my shots, they may take photos with no flash, or wait until I'm done. People are fine with that. Most with those other cameras make us look much better. Besides the resolution, 99% don't know how to frame a subject properly, or don't know how to PP to make the photos POP. When they see the difference, they tell others, and get us more work...
:thumbup:
May 6, 2014 09:28:45 #
sirlensalot
Loc: Arizona
Great idea. Use others as photographers, PP and if any good, sell them to B&G. Brilliant! Guests will take photos anyway, so let everyone be part of the event. No different in principle than handing out P&S to guests.
May 6, 2014 12:55:27 #
dalematt wrote:
A number of years ago, a family member and his bride bought disposable cameras, one for each couple. They ended up getting most of their wedding photos from these cameras. They hired a professional for the more traditional photos. Of course, money was not a concern to this couple.
I did this for my second wedding and the images were great. If get married again I would buy 10 SD cards and invite 10 of my photog friends to shoot the weeding and give me the cards at the end of the reception. They could get the cards back if they wanted pics for their portfilio. These are not professional photogs but it give them an opportunity to shoot a wedding without worries for the experience.
May 6, 2014 13:28:04 #
Personally,
I've always liked the idea of the throw away cameras at the tables for the reception. Capsule would be the next logical step--as long as it stayed at and around the tables.
I do think it's a cool idea. And since I can restrain myself enough to not run to the front, I may actually install the app.
I may even bring my dslr this time and hide it under the table until the end when the wife want's me to take pictures of her and her friends.
I've always liked the idea of the throw away cameras at the tables for the reception. Capsule would be the next logical step--as long as it stayed at and around the tables.
I do think it's a cool idea. And since I can restrain myself enough to not run to the front, I may actually install the app.
I may even bring my dslr this time and hide it under the table until the end when the wife want's me to take pictures of her and her friends.
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