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11/25/2006 10:24:30 PM · #1 |
Again, I have to express sincere thanks to all for the offers. Beth (the bride) just read this whole thread and the PM's I have gotten and her first words were: "That is one special group of people you hang out with. So kind and generous." And I have to agree!
As much as I would love to have a mini get together, Robert has already told me his travel plans. So I guess we get cake shots with beautiful landscape and peppers. Really, I would be honored to have any that offered to shoot tomorrow.
I am looking forward to the day, have been waiting a long time for this to happen. Photog or not, we already decided it would not make a difference. So if/when Roberts makes it, that is all the better. And of course I will post some of his work.
Again, from Beth and I, a very sincere thank you for all the offers and well wishes.
Time to go to bed...I gotta get up in the morning.
Message edited by author 2006-11-25 22:25:40. |
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11/25/2006 06:54:49 PM · #2 |
No kidding. Just think, Scalvert would have gotten some cool shots of the groom holding the bride off of a ledge to symbolize trust in a wow factor sort of way. Hopper would have gotten some great closeups as he's become an expert at that. Nshapiro would have gotten some interesting impressionistic shots of the entire wedding that would have looked like a huge human waterfall. Bear Music would have gotten some cool wedding cake shots overseeing a beautiful landscape with a few colorful peppers thrown into the mix. Last but not least, mrorange002 would have had the creme de la creme when he shot his "tasty Thai" bridal shot. :P
Message edited by author 2006-11-25 18:56:28.
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11/25/2006 06:44:11 PM · #3 |
| I would have offered to do it if someone would spring plane tickets but sort of too late now, wish you all the best on your wedding tomorrow :) |
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11/25/2006 06:41:13 PM · #4 |
PM sent. I'm in Westminster and I'll shoot what I can to help you if you need it. This happpened to a friend of mine and it devistated the bride that day.
I'd be happy to help, and consider it a Pay It Forward. I dont have a "wedding" set up as I usually stick to kids and pets but I'm used to shooting at peoples homes and with quick moving toddlers. Take up as many offers as you can, let the DPC crowd help. I'd love an imprompty get together helping someone. :)\
Jenn |
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11/25/2006 04:54:04 PM · #5 |
Wow....What GTG that would have been....Chris's wedding shot by  scalvert,  hopper, Nshapiro, Bear_Music and mrorange002! That would have been some album....even if it was only 10 specifics with 5 interpretations each.
Message edited by author 2006-11-25 16:56:48.
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11/25/2006 04:34:40 PM · #6 |
Wow, this is crazy that anyone would do such a thing. Hope your 2b "wife" is ok. Good luck, if I were not so far away I would help you out.
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11/25/2006 04:26:41 PM · #7 |
oh man....just read this entire thread...I would be sssoooo pissed!!! I hope everything works out and you end up having a wonderful wedding!!
Congratulations in spite of the photographer glitch thingy.
~Colette~
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11/25/2006 03:43:08 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by Alienyst:
Ok, off to run errands...how did I get stuck with all the chores today? |
Your already married?
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11/25/2006 12:53:54 PM · #9 |
Just let it be noted, that if I weren't so far away and didn't suck so bad, I would have offered as well...... ; - )
Best of luck on your blessed day. As long as you have the memories, the photos aren't really important (but still nice to have).
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11/25/2006 12:42:04 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by scalvert:
OK then... have a wonderful day! My offer still stands if you need a photographer. |
As does mine via PM, but I guess you have charted your course satisfactorily without us :-) Good luck and blessings on you!
R. |
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11/25/2006 12:38:03 PM · #11 |
| OK then... have a wonderful day! My offer still stands if you need a photographer. |
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11/25/2006 12:36:17 PM · #12 |
Thank you all for the offers!
Scalvert - yes, Neil and Hopper are just about an hour away.
Our plan is as stated above. Also stated above this will not in any way diminish the day. We didn't want a lot of pictures anyway. Only about 10 we specifically asked to have taken.
The place would be a challenge. It is all natural wood inside that is very dark. There will be a fireplace with fire to the left as well as a big window (not direct sun). So going the way we are, it is a small and very intimate setting, we figure with the people that are there with cameras and the P&S's, we will be fine.
Ok, off to run errands...how did I get stuck with all the chores today?
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11/25/2006 12:34:32 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by kosmikkreeper:
He'll be brining all his plotter prints and make you do all sorts of weird things just so he can win another ribbon!!!! |
Heyyyyyy! I've only done that two times, and wouldn't even consider taking advantage of a bride and groom just to win a ribbon.
Now, if you two would kindly stand in front of that big TV screen over there... |
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11/25/2006 12:25:37 PM · #14 |
| What's this photographer's name? Post her name here so we can spread the word; then send her a link to this thread lol! |
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11/25/2006 12:12:46 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by scalvert:
Originally posted by MrEd:
Originally posted by scalvert:
I'm probably less than 2 1/2 hours away. ;-) |
And sounds like you're free..... |
Yep... I have no plans for tomorrow. I think Nshapiro and Hopper are both less than an hour from you. |
Don't hire Shannon!! He'll be brining all his plotter prints and make you do all sorts of weird things just so he can win another ribbon!!!! ;-)
Message edited by author 2006-11-25 12:15:53.
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11/25/2006 11:55:48 AM · #16 |
I am also more than willing to pitch in and help. I am in Maine, not too far to travel to Mass.
Message edited by author 2006-11-25 11:56:17. |
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11/25/2006 11:48:11 AM · #17 |
Originally posted by Gordon:
Originally posted by CNovack:
-Let your guests capture the spontanious moments. Buy some of the inexpensive throwaway cameras and set them on the reception tables with a note telling you guests to capture some wedding moments. The results may not be the polished professional look but it will capture the events and magic of the day. And who knows maybe a few gems come up from the effort. |
Does this ever work ? We did this at our wedding, paid for all the cameras, paid for all the processing, didn't get one usable picture out of them. I've heard the idea a lot and it sounds good - but - any examples of it actually working out worth the money ? |
Ours did. Our reception was outside but at night. We got the disposable kind with a flash. The quality, of course, doesn't match the prints that came from our professional photographer (who we loved) but the results were priceless (in a good way!). Having people who know you and with whom you have a history, or who have a history with each other, take photos is so much different than hiring a professional who you've met maybe once before. I suppose it depends on the group of people and, of course, there is the tendency to have multiples of every shot because whenever someone sees a pose, everyone grabs their camera, but ours were definitely successful.
Alienyst, I wish you luck with your search. I have no doubt that someone on DPC will come through for you with wonderful results. Have a lovely wedding! |
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11/25/2006 11:37:37 AM · #18 |
Originally posted by MrEd:
Originally posted by scalvert:
I'm probably less than 2 1/2 hours away. ;-) |
And sounds like you're free..... |
Yep... I have no plans for tomorrow. I think Nshapiro and Hopper are both less than an hour from you. |
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11/25/2006 11:31:00 AM · #19 |
Doesn't Bear_Music live somewhere near ya.
Just a thought.
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11/25/2006 11:25:30 AM · #20 |
Originally posted by scalvert:
Originally posted by Alienyst:
I just cannot see someone driving all that distance (the closest one was at least 6 hours driving) just for a few hours of shooting a stranger's wedding. |
I'm probably less than 2 1/2 hours away. ;-) |
And sounds like you're free.....hope everything turns out ok Alienyst
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11/25/2006 11:23:30 AM · #21 |
One other option might be to call some of the local Universities or Community Colleges. There are likely to be several college students who are juniors or seniors and would LOVE the opportunity to expand their portfolio by shooting a wedding....and many of them would do it for less cost than the pros.
But everyone here has the right idea too.....as much of a pain in the *ss as it is, you two will still be married at the end of the day and it will be beautiful and wonderful :-) |
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11/25/2006 11:10:42 AM · #22 |
Originally posted by Alienyst:
I just cannot see someone driving all that distance (the closest one was at least 6 hours driving) just for a few hours of shooting a stranger's wedding. |
I'm probably less than 2 1/2 hours away. ;-) |
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11/25/2006 10:55:52 AM · #23 |
If it's any consolation to you, when my wife and I got married in '91, my uncle -- an accomplished photographer -- was going to shoot our wedding for us. And three days before the wedding he wound up having his gall bladder removed!
So we were in the same boat, with no photographer. We just had friends from work fire away. The shots weren't the world's greatest by any stretch, but there were several "keepers," and that was that. We didn't let it ruin our day in the least; we just made the best of it and had fun. And I don't recall there ever being a single day where we found ourselves bummed out that we didn't have better wedding photos.
Enjoy YOUR day -- and best of luck to you both!
Oh, and don't get me wrong, I'd still be super-pissed at this woman, and I'd make it my life's mission to be a thorn in her side :) |
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11/24/2006 08:52:09 AM · #24 |
I think if you set up a tripod in the church, or facility and have the settings for the person doing it, the rest - just leave up to their timing and discretion. Maybe in the end, it will be a blessing in disguise and you can use the extra money to buy one more token for your bride, or add another adventure to the budget of the honeymoon!
Cheers and best wishes. |
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11/24/2006 07:14:54 AM · #25 |
I traveled from Sardinia to Switzerland twice in a week cause I had 2 different weddings, I was living in Switzerland when I signed the contract and also if I moved really far and with the money earned I only paid the trip, I didn't said "I cannot now"...
I am sure you will have a lot of good photos, maybe with a different style from what you expected, but a sure good memory to save :)
I wish you all the best!!!
Message edited by author 2006-11-24 07:16:28. |
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