Wedding Photography
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I take your point mate. So far the ones I've looked at so far have been around the £1,000/£1,500 mark which is more than the other half wants to spend. Somewhere around the £500/£750 would be more acceptable I should think.
Hey,
Funny timing... this is something that I'm considering getting into, starting part time and possibly moving over to full time if I get a decent reception from it & see the potential expansion in work.
I have done a couple of events for friends and family and provided photo books for others, as well as getting good reception from a few pros and semi-pros on some of the work I've done.
My fee would be quite low, well within your budget, simply to cover expenses to build my portfolio.
My uncle is a professional photographer and has been for 30+ years, I've spent quite a bit of time working with him and he's helped me with various tricks and tips, along with me having a seemingly natural eye for photography. He spends more time on product / on-location / framed type of photography... while I happen to prefer event style and life/people focused.
I also happen to prefer the style of photography that you have mentioned, a more candid while well structured approach... I quite enjoy taking the photos that aren't expected a bit more than the ones that are posed for or framed, giving a more natural and open look of the emotion involved at the time. While I can still do the inventive/framed style... I quite enjoy the challenge of capturing the right moment, rather than making the moment happen & think these are two unique skill sets in photography (while both, of course, may be used well together).
I have worked with the odd pro and semi-pro and been on the other end of the odd semi-pro I know to "worse" than myself at taking pictures... this last type earn money, so I'm sure of myself enough to know there is potential for earning in what I am capable of.
No harm/foul if it doesn't interest you... it's just this popped up within such proximity to the time when I started considering this seriously, I thought it was worth picking up on and saying something
I am certain the quality of my work will not disappoint you and I am happy to provide you with a plethora of samples of the events I've covered for you to make an informed decision.
I have the equipment to do it of course, only one DSLR (Canon 5D3) at present... and depending on the date will likely have a backup camera also (7DII and/or 5DSR).
Thanks & best of luck in your search.
I would recommend my uncle of course, but he doesn't like doing weddings & is out of your budget
TLR; I wouldn't consider myself pro grade, but I would consider myself with pro grade potential. I am better than average, under your budget and would be keen to work with you following your evaluation of what I have to offer
Many thanks for your reply Crinkleshoes, I appreciate you taking the time to reply to my post.
It would certainly be good to get a sample of some of your work if possible please (email in trust), if you could also include pricing as well that would be great.
The only limiting factor may be the relative short notice that we are working to, as the wedding/blessing will be provisionally taking place on the 23rd August and also the fact that your location on here states that your in France.
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