Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/10/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Joe Codispoti wrote: ><Snip> > A leading local photographer goes as far as photographing the bride while > she dresses. The sequence starts with undies. But I have to admit that the > photos are tasteful and technically excellent (no doubt he selects those > brides that do justice to Victoria Secret). > Most of his wedding photos have the look of studio lighting. In fact he > practically creates a temporary studio setting at the church complete with > studio strobes, assistants, and music. > > So, you see Simon, give them what they want and charge them accordingly. >><Snip> I've charges a lot of money for about a hundred black and white weddings in 20 years to Portlands Old money wealthy people and yuppie art director types. The first place I head when i walk into the building is the ladies room. I yell "Is everybody decent?" I mainly hear "yes"! The Kodak book said it is natural for ladies to say "yes" when asked if they are decent!! Dated? If they're not decent they're in a stall, I just go right in. (not the stalls) I yell "Photographer!" The putting on of the lipstick is a big seller. Mom adjusting the head ornaments. Bridesmaids chain smoking on the sink. Or worse! :) There is no way you can allow yourself to miss those shots! I've often gotten called in to a dressing room to get a shot of a bride standing on an ottoman in classy undies having starved themselves for months and not looking pregnant. It's a big thing for brides to not appear pregnant. I gave up weddings 7 years ago I assume these tips are quite dated. Kinda miss the polyester and deviled eggs! mark rabiner