So Here we go again. Today is Thursday and I got a call from a Bride. She was frantic. Her request was to find a Video and Photo Company that could provide last minute Photo and/or Video for her this weekend.
This weekend? I let her know that we were already booked for Saturday and there would be no way that as a Husband/Wife team we were willing to attempt to do 2 different Weddings on the same day. Our booked client is our number one priority!
I just had to ask though . . . Why did you wait so long to try to get a Photographer and Videographer? She said that she didn't wait, and she thought that she had a Photo and Video person doing her Wedding on Saturday, but that she got a call from him yesterday and he said that he was not going to be able to provide service for her Wedding. 3 DAYS NOTICE? In horror, I felt so bad for her right away. I let her know that I would do whatever I could to try and get her someone to help her out. After all, we are in an association of Photographers and there must be someone who has the weekend open. I did ask her how much she paid for the original Company that she booked with. She said that she booked with them for $400 for Video and $400 for Photo. Both services for around $900 and all day coverage. I had to be honest with her and let her know that in my opinion, this is most likely the exact reason that she does not have a service provider for the Weekend. "These guys that charge such small prices, just can not be trusted", she tells me. I have to agree. This sort of practice is the single most problem with this industry. The unprofessional person gets hired solely on his price and either gets to busy or double books, or gets hired for more money by someone else and drops you. It is these practices that give all professional Photographers a bad wrap. It is something that we as professionals have been fighting against for years!
So this is a big horror story, and I do not want to scare you more than you might already be, because there is a lot of quality professional out there that will not let you down like this.
We own a Professional Photography Studio in Estero, Florida. Our website is http://www.naplesvideography.com When you choose a Photographer and/or Videographer, please , please, please . . . Don't book just for the good price. 1) Visit with them, 2) Make sure that they have a place of business! 3) make sure you like their work, 4) Talk with your venue and have them call the Photographer to talk with them, they can give you the best advice on whether they feel comfortable working with them and MOST IMPORTANTLY 5) Make sure that they have been in business for at least 2 years. If not, they are either a novice, who doesn't have the proper knowledge of Wedding Photography or they are part timers, who have an allegiance to another "Boss". Either way, this is not a positive thing when hiring a professional for your Wedding day.
Do yourself a favor and pay a little extra money to find a Photography with more than 3-5 years experience, a place of business and great Photo skills. It wont cost you thousands of dollars more! Our services are not too far away from these "cheap" guys, but the extra money keeps our Studio Open and gives us a face in the Community that pushes us to give the very best service possible. After all, word of mouth is king, why would we want to disappoint anyone!! It would be so bad for our business, and it is for this reason that we always strive for the very best and professional services! It is for this reason that we are worth every last cent that our services cost, and you will feel the same way after we work for you!
Our Studio is in Estero, and you can visit us online at www.naplesvideography.com or you can call our Studio line at 239-948-0410 for any advice, If I can be of assistance to you in any way, please do not hesitate to call or email us. We are here to help and assist you as a Bride!
have a great day and Good Luck with your Wedding Plans! Even if you are not booked with us, if we can offer you advice on our line of services, we will be happy to do so. After 13 years of Providing Wedding Photography and Videography, we know a thing or two about this industry.
Have a great day and a great Wedding Day! :-)
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