What has happened to wedding photography
Feb 19, 2012 17:39:25 #
My nephew's daughter got married last August and so far they have posted over 1,000 photos. Lots are overexposed and not what I consider captured the tender momments of the wedding. My wife and I got married in September of 1966 and we have 28 photos in our wedding album. Is this a trend with digital (alledged) photographers to just shoot and shoot and shoot? I see a lot of wedding photos posted on web sites that are washed out and overexposed. Am I just old school or have others noticed this?
Feb 19, 2012 17:55:01 #
I think you're seeing two things, Henry: #1--EVERYBODY'S a professional photographer! #2--A vast "general" audience that views every photo as a good photo. "Oh, Henry looks like a ghost in this photo with Vivian...that's funny, hahaha".
Both #1 and #2 are gross exaggerations with plenty of exceptions, but I think it tends to explain some of what you're referring to.
Is it good? Is it bad? The simple answer is Yes.
Both #1 and #2 are gross exaggerations with plenty of exceptions, but I think it tends to explain some of what you're referring to.
Is it good? Is it bad? The simple answer is Yes.
Feb 19, 2012 17:59:03 #
I use both film and digital in weddings, it all boils down
to proper exposure and photo editing, although it can be
time consuming, its a matter of values that I hold and
create that memory that is one of the most important in
ones life. I have a few posted under social on my websight
www.bigskydigitalimagimg.com...Thanks for your input..BDK
to proper exposure and photo editing, although it can be
time consuming, its a matter of values that I hold and
create that memory that is one of the most important in
ones life. I have a few posted under social on my websight
www.bigskydigitalimagimg.com...Thanks for your input..BDK
Feb 19, 2012 18:01:12 #
I don't think you are old school. I see this a lot and not just with wedding photography. I see it with senior pics a lot and other shots and I just don't get it. I would not pay to get stuff like that given to me. Of course since some of the "professionals" the people are going to where I see those types of shots are charging $50 to get a whole CD of photos I guess I shouldn't be surprised.
Feb 19, 2012 18:02:26 #
I have noticed it. But it seems to be what the kids want. I was fortunate that my daughters had old school photographers for their weddings, but they did get hundreds of pictures, not thousands. I think my wedding album 1982 would be about the size of yours.
Feb 19, 2012 18:21:08 #
Don't even get me started on people that call themselves "professional" photographers. It is one of my many pet peeves, I bite my tongue even on this forum when so called professionals post client pictures that wouldn't make it off this Mom's memory card. On a plus side those professionals don't usually hang out here for too long.
Feb 19, 2012 19:01:43 #
photosbyhenry wrote:
My nephew's daughter got married last August and s... (show quote)
Your nephew's daughter hired one of the industry's bottom feeders. I would suggest she got exactly what she paid for.
Sad, isn't it?
Feb 19, 2012 19:34:32 #
CaptainC wrote:
quote=photosbyhenry My nephew's daughter got marr... (show quote)
If they saw the photographer's portfolio and it was true representation of their work then it's hard to feel sorry for the client. They were looking for a deal and got what they paid for.
Feb 19, 2012 19:44:57 #
It is a sign of the times, 9 out of 10 do not take pride in their work any more, they just want your $$. This is not only true with "professional" photographers. Auto repair, home improvement, customer service, doctors, teachers all come up short. That is why referrals are so important.
Feb 19, 2012 19:55:59 #
photosbyhenry wrote:
My nephew's daughter got married last August and s... (show quote)
I don't think you're old school either, and yes, I've noticed it too, more and more all the time. I agree with Tea8 too, that it's not just weddings, but other areas also.
Seems like the trend has become more about quantity rather than quality.
It's frustrating for me to see truly professional, and good wedding photographers not getting the business because someone shot someone a "deal".
I'm not a wedding photographer, nor do I do portraits, but it still gets me frustrated.
Feb 19, 2012 20:54:13 #
Danilo wrote:
I think you're seeing two things, Henry: #1--EVERYBODY'S a professional photographer! #2--A vast "general" audience that views every photo as a good photo. "Oh, Henry looks like a ghost in this photo with Vivian...that's funny, hahaha".
Both #1 and #2 are gross exaggerations with plenty of exceptions, but I think it tends to explain some of what you're referring to.
Is it good? Is it bad? The simple answer is Yes.
Both #1 and #2 are gross exaggerations with plenty of exceptions, but I think it tends to explain some of what you're referring to.
Is it good? Is it bad? The simple answer is Yes.
It could also be that friends or family members are asked to do the photography ("Uncle Dave has that big fancy camera, we can get him to take the pictures").
Feb 19, 2012 20:54:46 #
Danilo wrote:
I think you're seeing two things, Henry: #1--EVERYBODY'S a professional photographer! #2--A vast "general" audience that views every photo as a good photo. "Oh, Henry looks like a ghost in this photo with Vivian...that's funny, hahaha".
Both #1 and #2 are gross exaggerations with plenty of exceptions, but I think it tends to explain some of what you're referring to.
Is it good? Is it bad? The simple answer is Yes.
Both #1 and #2 are gross exaggerations with plenty of exceptions, but I think it tends to explain some of what you're referring to.
Is it good? Is it bad? The simple answer is Yes.
It could also be that friends or family members are asked to do the photography ("Uncle Dave has that big fancy camera, we can get him to take the pictures")
Feb 19, 2012 23:22:31 #
The price of the average "Professional" wedding photographer has gotten so exorbitant that many people are looking for cheaper alternatives. Without properly checking out the work of who you hire, you will likely get less than stellar results.
There has got to be a happy medium somewhere.
There has got to be a happy medium somewhere.
Feb 19, 2012 23:30:42 #
Research.........Research..............and Research, there are
many good wedding photographers out there who are feeling the pinch in our economy whom are willing to
take a price difference, myself included because I like to
create memories and see the smile on faces when the final
product is delivered........BDK
many good wedding photographers out there who are feeling the pinch in our economy whom are willing to
take a price difference, myself included because I like to
create memories and see the smile on faces when the final
product is delivered........BDK
Feb 19, 2012 23:48:19 #
It is sad. When I renew my vows with my wife, I intend to have a professional photographer. I found an amateur here (claiming to be professional) charging $500 as the starting price for weddings or $200 for 20 pictures on a cd if my wife and I sit at their studio. Considering a professional would cost me well over 1k, I could see how that may be tempting for someone but why pay anything if you are going to compromise the quality?
I could have thousands of fair to crap photos from hundreds of friends wielding everything from a phone to a professional camera they do not know how to use. So if I want to save some money, it would make more sense to have my friends shoot the wedding and hope for a few good pictures than to pay 500 for photos that are fair to crap from someone I don't know.
Like you, I would rather 30 professional photos in my album than 1000+ photos that should have never been printed.
I could have thousands of fair to crap photos from hundreds of friends wielding everything from a phone to a professional camera they do not know how to use. So if I want to save some money, it would make more sense to have my friends shoot the wedding and hope for a few good pictures than to pay 500 for photos that are fair to crap from someone I don't know.
Like you, I would rather 30 professional photos in my album than 1000+ photos that should have never been printed.
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