Comments on: Why Bad Wedding Photographers Have Made The Industry Better

By: CaryPennington

CaryPennington — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 02:02:00 +0000

Hey you stole my photos! Ha not! Great article and good food for thought.

By: Rob S

Rob S — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 22:49:00 +0000

Should be required reading for every “professional” who complains about getting their lunch money taken by a GWC. If you cant do better than a $300 Craigslist photographer you need to up your game or lower your rates….to $200.

By: Brooke Mathews

Brooke Mathews — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 02:33:00 +0000

written perfectly! Its so nice to hear, I’m so ashamed to say it but I’m shooting my first solo wedding in novemebr for $400. Before you freak out, I have shot lots of weddings as a second shooter. But my bride didn’t have more to spend, and I am proud of my work, and think I can handle the job without getting thrown on the You’re Not a Photographer blog. But I don’t have a big name, and I’m going to have to slowly work my way up to charging more. But I’ll let my work speak for its self.

https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Brooke-Mathews-Photographer/125965217498431

By: John Lindroth

John Lindroth — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 19:25:00 +0000

Lee – good article. I’m currently on the low end of price for clients, as I’m just starting out. A lot of articles like this put a really bad insult on the people who are just starting, seeming to ignore the fact they had to start somewhere too. Thanks!
John
PS LOVE the photos!

By: Tammy Smith

Tammy Smith — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 18:06:00 +0000

What, no pictures of the groom holding a miniature version of his bride in the palm of his hand?

By: Derrick Monks

Derrick Monks — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 16:04:00 +0000

The shot with the people in the champagne glass is amazing.

By: Eloy Canto

Eloy Canto — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 15:58:00 +0000

you guys are so luky, in mexico people look at me like a crazy person if i try to charge them more than $200 USD for a wedding and they expect that i also shoot and edit a video

By: Eric Gould

Eric Gould — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 15:54:00 +0000

Weddings are about memories too – not just great photos. One of my favorite ideas, one couple had, was to buy disposable cameras for the wedding party about 50 people in this case. Not one resulting photo could be called “professional” yet every single one “captured the moment.” Each photo had a story contained within it and allows the couple to recall their special day with tearing eyes and smiles. While perhaps not cost effective (cameras plus processing) every couple has the right to decide what is right for them. Some want amazing award winning images others perhaps a few memories. Craig Listers are not the enemy. As Lee states, “As professionals we must remember that every client is different and we can’t get angry with a bride to is looking for a $300 wedding photographer nor can we get angry with the photographer who is charging $300.” Everyone I believe wants memories. Thanks Lee for your article.

By: ajmills

ajmills — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 10:05:00 +0000

I pretty much agree with that. There are people who just don’t have the money, and some photos are sometimes better than no photos at all. Even a “cheap” photographer can be better than uncle Bob and/or some relative with a compact P&S camera.

I do think though, sometimes, that people who “blame” the shoot & burners are just using them as a handy excuse for their own failings.

By: Coby Bray

Coby Bray — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 06:08:00 +0000

and will will probable be better then the one time use cameras left on he tables for guests to shoot your wedding.