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08/18/2005 05:57:49 PM · #1 |
I was wondering what are some good questions to ask a couple before photographing their wedding. I have a list of about 16, but I dont want to leave anything out. These are the one I have. Can you think of anythisn else.
1. How many people are in your wedding party?
2. How many people to you expect to attend your wedding?
3. Is there anyone who can not be photographed?
4. What are your must have shots?
5. Where is the location of your ceremony and reception?
6. How many prints do you want?
7. Would you like any Black & White prints?
8. Would you like traditional wedding photos, or a new Photojournalism style?
9. Are you using real or artificial flowers?
10. What is the color of the Brides bouquet?
11. What are the wedding colors?
12. Is the wedding formal or informal?
13. Can I photograph during the ceremony?
14. Would you be interested in larger that 8x10 prints?
15. Would you like additional albums for family?
16. Would you be interested in Engagement Photos?
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08/18/2005 05:59:14 PM · #2 |
17. Are you sure you want to marry that jerk?
sorry...couldn't resist
Message edited by author 2005-08-18 17:59:34.
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08/18/2005 06:00:59 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by Travis99:
I was wondering what are some good questions to ask a couple before photographing their wedding. I have a list of about 16, but I dont want to leave anything out. These are the one I have. Can you think of anythisn else.
1. How many people are in your wedding party?
2. How many people to you expect to attend your wedding?
3. Is there anyone who can not be photographed?
4. What are your must have shots?
5. Where is the location of your ceremony and reception?
6. How many prints do you want?
7. Would you like any Black & White prints?
8. Would you like traditional wedding photos, or a new Photojournalism style?
9. Are you using real or artificial flowers?
10. What is the color of the Brides bouquet?
11. What are the wedding colors?
12. Is the wedding formal or informal?
13. Can I photograph during the ceremony?
14. Would you be interested in larger that 8x10 prints?
15. Would you like additional albums for family?
16. Would you be interested in Engagement Photos? |
I make the bride prepare my shoot list ahead of time. They can think about it carefully and take their time doing it. This way no one is left out the day of the wedding and I can just go down the list shooting happily...
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08/18/2005 06:09:26 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by MeThoS:
17. Are you sure you want to marry that jerk?
sorry...couldn't resist |
LOL -
Make sure you know if they are ok with a flash during the ceremony |
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08/18/2005 06:22:37 PM · #5 |
Here is a list that I recently recieved from a bride:
Chapel:
Pete and Sharon
Pete and Sharon and Zach
Pete and Sharon and Zach and PJ
Pete and Sharon and Lindsay
Sharon and Lindsay
Pete and Sharon and the wedding party
Pete and Sharon and Mom and Dad
Pete and Sharon and Pete’s Dad – Curly
Pete and Sharon and her family
Pete and Sharon and his family
Sharon and her family
Pete and his family
Fountain:
Pete and Sharon
Gazebo:
Pete and Sharon
Sharon (before the wedding)
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08/18/2005 06:26:43 PM · #6 |
| If the location has 2+ aisles, make sure you know who is coming from where. Nothing like missing a groomsman or two because you set up on the wrong aisle. . . |
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08/18/2005 06:30:01 PM · #7 |
This might be helpful... Shot List
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08/18/2005 07:24:10 PM · #8 |
Very Important - Ask what the photography restrictions are from the clergy!
Can you use a flash during the ceremony?
If not -- can you use the flash during the processional, the kiss and the recessional?
Can you move around during the ceremony?
I had a ceremony last weekend where the minister wouldn't allow flash during the ceremony and I was told to find a place a stay there. This caused me a bit of panic since the bride had told me this wouldn't be a problem. The alter area was surrounded by massive windows creating wonderful silhouettes but who wants a entire ceremony in silhouette? He told me that if anyone was to use a flash during the ceremony -- even the couples parents -- her would stop the ceremony and request they put the cameras away. |
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08/18/2005 07:26:07 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by ebertdj:
Originally posted by MeThoS:
17. Are you sure you want to marry that jerk?
sorry...couldn't resist |
LOL -
Make sure you know if they are ok with a flash during the ceremony |
That's usually at the discretion of the officiant. Most churches don't allow the photographer to use flash in the sanctuary during the ceremony. The B&G are not the people to be asking.
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08/18/2005 07:33:31 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
That's usually at the discretion of the officiant. Most churches don't allow the photographer to use flash in the sanctuary during the ceremony. The B&G are not the people to be asking. |
Understood. When the bride and her mother -- who works for the minister BTW -- said there weren't any, I made the mistake of believing them. Never Again! From now on we call the church ahead of time. |
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08/18/2005 07:44:56 PM · #11 |
Ask the bride to show you some photos she loves (that way you can see the style she's going for).
Ask her to give one of her friends or family members the responsibility of introducing you (point out to you) the people on the 'must photograph' list.
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08/18/2005 08:33:09 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by Travis99:
1. How many people are in your wedding party?
2. How many people to you expect to attend your wedding?
3. Is there anyone who can not be photographed? Skip this
4. What are your must have shots?
5. Where is the location of your ceremony and reception? duh?
6. How many prints do you want? Skip this
7. Would you like any Black & White prints? Skip this, give them a mix
8. Would you like traditional wedding photos, or a new Photojournalism style? Skip this, photojournalistic wedding photography is NOT new. Offer a mix, some posed, heavy on the candids. Most brides want a mix
9. Are you using real or artificial flowers? what???? who uses fake flowers at a wedding???
10. What is the color of the Brides bouquet? Skip this - who cares???
11. What are the wedding colors? Skip this - bad question, again who cares?
12. Is the wedding formal or informal? Skip this - this does not matter to you. you are there to take photos.
13. Can I photograph during the ceremony? Skip this - ask instead "is FLASH allowed during the ceremony"
14. Would you be interested in larger that 8x10 prints? Skip this - why would you ask this? the only reason I can think of is your using a point and shoot digital camera, and they will think the same.
15. Would you like additional albums for family? Skip this - don't ask, just make it an option. set you price now.
16. Would you be interested in Engagement Photos? |
I'm pretty busy with weddings travis, and if you want some pointers for meeting with couples, PM me.
E
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08/18/2005 08:34:17 PM · #13 |
Is your younger sister single? :P
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08/18/2005 08:36:07 PM · #14 |
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08/18/2005 08:46:03 PM · #15 |
drop me an email at matt@pictureinfinity.com and I'll send you the interview form we use. :)
M
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08/18/2005 09:09:50 PM · #16 |
Here's my list...this is what I ask - the rest I tell them - they hired me for my know-how afterall.
1. How many people are in your wedding party?
2. How many people to you expect to attend your wedding?
5. Where is the location of your ceremony and reception?
13. Can I photograph during the ceremony?
and of course: what time are we starting?
Anything else is either unrelated or in my contract/package details.
I had a girl sitting next to me at a wedding going on about how she's completely forgotten to tell her photographer what kind of cake she's having (her wedding was in two weeks). I just giggled but wanted to slap her silly but instead thanked the good Lord above I wasn't her photographer.
Of course there's the standard family you gotta get in but otherwise I just reassure my clients that I've got it under control.
Message edited by author 2005-08-18 21:14:05. |
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08/19/2005 09:39:50 AM · #17 |
| Won't you ask whether they would like you to use digital equipt? |
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08/19/2005 09:49:21 AM · #18 |
Ask the bride if she wants to see your equipment...
Well, maybe not...
(It is friday...) |
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