How do wedding planners prepare for first meeting?

• Ask Around. You most likely know several people who’ve been married at least once.
• Conduct Research.
• Schedule a Meeting.
• Create a Vision Board.
• List Your Priorities and Must-Haves.
• Start a Thought-Process Journal.
• Build a Like and Dislike List.
• Come Prepared to Ask and Answer Questions.

What questions should a wedding photographer ask a client?

• What’s your budget for wedding photography?
• How many photos do you need?
• How many guests are invited to the wedding?
• What are you expecting from your wedding photographer?
• Do you have a list of poses?

How do you do a wedding photography consultation?

1. Greet the couple.
2. Ask how wedding planning is going.
3. Ask how they met and how he proposed.
4. Talk about the engagement session.
5. Show sample album.
6. Talk about wedding day.
7. Walk through the contract.
8. Close.

What do you say at a wedding photography consultation?

• Break The Ice.
• Get To Know Your Couple Better.
• Share Your Portfolio.
• Show Sample Wedding Albums.
• Go Through The Wedding Day Workflow.
• Share Different Packages & Pricing.
• Review The Contract.
• Close The Deal.

How many photos should a wedding photographer give their client?

The short and simple answer is ~100 per hour of shooting or roughly 800 photos for 8 hour wedding day coverage. As we explained, this figure is not some industry standard that all wedding photographers have to stick to.

What should a photographer ask a client?

• What is the emotion, feeling or vibe you want to portray in these images?
• What is the main purpose for choosing me as a photographer?
• What do you want to stay away from?
• What is your current demographic?
• What do you like about the reference images you sent me?

What questions should a wedding planner ask their client?

• What’s your budget, how many people are you inviting, and what’s your dream venue?
• Do you have any vendors in mind?
• How involved do you expect a wedding planner to be?
• What weddings have you been to that you didn’t like?
• Do you have any non-negotiables?

What do you say in a photography consultation?

Some example questions are “Do you offer prints/albums/canvases?” “Do we get an engagement session?” “How long have you been photographing weddings?” “Do we get print release?” All these things are important for you to know so you are confident in who you are hiring!

When should we take wedding photos?

Couples Session Advice – Couple session should be around 1 hour and should take place ideally 30 to 45 minutes before sunset. The is the best time in terms of lighting. It also allows us to capture the awesome scenic shots with colorful skies.

How do professional photographers give photos to clients?

• WeTransfer well-known file-sharing systems.
• Dropbox cloud based file sharing system.
• Google Drive simple and fast file sharing solution from google.
• Pixieset specially built only for photographers.
• Smash an alternative for WeTransfer.
• ShootProof an alternative to pixieset.

How many pictures should be expected from a 1 hour shoot?

Business Portraits & Headshots: It would generally be safe to expect to see around 15 finished images per hour.

How do you send wedding pictures to clients?

1. WeTransfer. WeTransfer is one of the simplest and most effective file-sharing services out there.
2. Google Drive. Google Drive is one of the most versatile photo-sharing platforms because it’s directly linked to your Gmail account.
3. Smash.
4. Dropbox.
5. Pixieset.
6. Shootproof.

How do photographers talk to clients?

1. Talk about what you’re doing! During a shoot, these are the FIRST things I like to bring up:
2. Ask about their story! Get to know your clients and where it all began!
3. Ask about the wedding!
4. Recommend vendors!
5. Ask what they do for work!

How do I get photo clients?

1. Generate referrals through word of mouth.
2. Build connections with clients.
3. Partner with other photographers or related businesses.
4. Donate to school or charity auctions.
5. Be a guest speaker for local groups.
6. Create a professional website.

What should I ask for a photoshoot?

• Do you need a shot list?
• How long will the session be?
• How do you handle payment?
• Will you do the photoshoot yourself?
• What will happen if your photographer can’t make it to the photoshoot?
• What is included in the package?
• Do you offer retouching?

What are 5 possible questions you ask to your clients before planning an event for them?

• What type of event are you planning?
• When and where would you like the event to be held?
• How long would you like the event to run?
• Why are you planning this event?
• What is your total budget or your budget per person?

What are some wedding questions?

• What do we do with our gifts + decor items at the end of the night?
• Would you suggest closing the bar?
• Does a first look make sense for our day?
• Should all the girls arrive at the same time for hair + makeup?
• Should we have hair + makeup done at the same place?

What should I ask at a makeup consultation?

• Do you have any skin allergies or sensitivities?
• What are the logistics for the job?
• What style of makeup are you looking for?
• What will you be wearing for the ocassion?
• How much makeup do you usually wear?
• What’s the nature of the event?

Can you kiss during first look?

With a first look, couples can take their time with one another and truly speak what’s on their heart. They can hug, kiss, and fully take in the moment without being rushed. Also, during the first look, when the groom sees the bride for the first time, he’s actually seeing his future wife!

Who should be included in wedding photos?

• Bride(s) and bridesmaids getting their hair and makeup done.
• Wedding party having fun.
• Mother and bride/groom portraits.
• Father and bride/groom portraits.
• Family shots.

How long do wedding photographers keep photos?

Most photographers will keep them for around a year, but some may keep them for longer. If you want to access your photos after they’ve been stored by the photographer, there are a few different ways you can do that. Keep reading to learn more!

Do photographers send unedited photos?

Most professional photographers don’t give out their unedited photos. I expect it’s because, like me, they consider photos straight out of camera to be like half painted paintings.

How do you thank a client for photography?

Thanks for hiring me as your photographer. It was a pleasure to work with you, and I look forward to welcoming you for your next session. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for entrusting me to share in your new memories. Word of mouth has been my biggest referral.

What site do photographers use to share photos?

Flickr is one of the top photo-sharing and storage platforms that has been a long-time favorite of professional and novice photographers. The site offers a wide selection of editing tools as well as massive storage capabilities.

How much should I charge as a beginner photographer?

Entry-level photographers: Those who are just getting started in the world of professional photography after taking some formal education typically charge $50-$150 per hour or $25-$125 per image.