would you turn down a gig based on the photog?

Vince Pachiano · October 1st, 2009, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Aaron J. Yates

The same thing happened on their staged exit... they had to hand out birdseed again and redo the whole scene.

William Smyth · October 2nd, 2009, 07:12 AM

I've shot a maybe 150 weddings, and I can count the number of bad experiences with photographers on one hand. But, I don't think I've had a experience bad enough that would cause me to turn down a gig.

If I know I'm working with someone that may cause problems, I'm extra clear ahead of time about letting them know how I work and we're I'll be. I also tell the B&G that I'll need time for a "Formal Video" session. Because most weddings are pressed for time as it is, I don't ask for a ton of time, maybe 15 - 20 minutes. I always add pad time (I know it will often run into a time crunch and can get what I want in 10 minutes if I have to). For those couples that value video over photos (yes, there are some) I will ask for more time and again, I tell the photographer ahead of time to avoid any possible run-ins.

On a positive note, I think that almost all the photographers I work with hate formals, but it's a big part of their job. I feel for them, they have to become quasi drill instructors, getting people who rather be chatting and drinking into formation for a bunch of photographs.

I find that when I begin the "formal video" session, they love it. If gives them a chance to grab some nice candids and they seem to really like some of the shots we line up. It's actually helped my relationship with photographers rather than strained it.

Shaun Roemich · October 2nd, 2009, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen J. Williams

-When I found out that someone had stolen my H2 after the ceremony I mentioned it to the B&G. I saw a concerned look on their face until that was interrupted by the photog saying "ohh... Moving on...

H2? Recorder or HUMMER?!?!?!

October 2nd, 2009, 07:12 AM	#17
William Smyth Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 153	I've shot a maybe 150 weddings, and I can count the number of bad experiences with photographers on one hand. But, I don't think I've had a experience bad enough that would cause me to turn down a gig. If I know I'm working with someone that may cause problems, I'm extra clear ahead of time about letting them know how I work and we're I'll be. I also tell the B&G that I'll need time for a "Formal Video" session. Because most weddings are pressed for time as it is, I don't ask for a ton of time, maybe 15 - 20 minutes. I always add pad time (I know it will often run into a time crunch and can get what I want in 10 minutes if I have to). For those couples that value video over photos (yes, there are some) I will ask for more time and again, I tell the photographer ahead of time to avoid any possible run-ins. On a positive note, I think that almost all the photographers I work with hate formals, but it's a big part of their job. I feel for them, they have to become quasi drill instructors, getting people who rather be chatting and drinking into formation for a bunch of photographs. I find that when I begin the "formal video" session, they love it. If gives them a chance to grab some nice candids and they seem to really like some of the shots we line up. It's actually helped my relationship with photographers rather than strained it. __________________ www.williamsmythvisuals.com