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Trying to look perfect for the photos?

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We discovered something interesting during our interviews- most of our newlyweds said they didn’t want to worry about their appearance in wedding photographs… but that is easier said than done.

As Richard points out, we are rarely the center of attention like on our wedding day, which can expose our deepest insecurities.

We hear over and over again from our newlyweds and members that they are concerned they won’t like their wedding photos because of their appearance.

“I want to look good in the PHOTOS.”

“The PHOTOS will be in our family forever. I need to look my best in them.”

“I worry I will get the PHOTOS back and not like how I look in them.”

Nobody ever talks about this topic, even though it’s always top of mind for the engaged couple, their families and even the wedding party.

We don’t think we will solve the problem, but at least you’ll know you’re not alone and you can support others feeling the same way.

Is your mind crawling with bad gremlins as you prepare for your wedding? Do you resent the head space they take up?

Who's in this video?

Amanda Sudimack
Founder & Principal,
Artisan Events, Inc.
Cara Garbarino
Photographer & Owner,
The Atelier
Anne & Seamus
Newlyweds
Meredith & Richard
Newlyweds
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Who's in this video?

Amanda Sudimack
Founder & Principal,
Artisan Events, Inc.
Cara Garbarino
Photographer & Owner,
The Atelier
Anne & Seamus
Newlyweds
Meredith & Richard
Newlyweds
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We discovered something interesting during our interviews- most of our newlyweds said they didn’t want to worry about their appearance in wedding photographs… but that is easier said than done.

As Richard points out, we are rarely the center of attention like on our wedding day, which can expose our deepest insecurities.

We hear over and over again from our newlyweds and members that they are concerned they won’t like their wedding photos because of their appearance.

“I want to look good in the PHOTOS.”

“The PHOTOS will be in our family forever. I need to look my best in them.”

“I worry I will get the PHOTOS back and not like how I look in them.”

Nobody ever talks about this topic, even though it’s always top of mind for the engaged couple, their families and even the wedding party.

We don’t think we will solve the problem, but at least you’ll know you’re not alone and you can support others feeling the same way.

Is your mind crawling with bad gremlins as you prepare for your wedding? Do you resent the head space they take up?

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    Robin Sloan, The Uncorked ProjectVerifiedRobin Sloan, The Uncorked Project

    I photographed over 500 weddings and I bet 400 of them, mostly brides, mentioned how they wanted to change something before the wedding "to look good in the photos". So... not only plan the wedding (full time job!), pay for the wedding (real job) but now you expect yourself to have your hair, nails, skin and shape the best it's ever been in your life?! Isn't crazy the amount of pressure we put on ourselves "for the wedding"?

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Q: Is there really a wedding mark up?

Do you feel like the industry charges more “because it’s a wedding” and they know it’s an emotional purchase?

Do companies think that they can charge more for weddings since the bride and groom may be willing to spend more on their dream wedding?

Hey wedding pros – is this higher price tag justified? Why? Do you charge more for your service if it is a wedding?

This is a taboo topic, whispered but not discussed… until now.

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    Robin Sloan, The Uncorked ProjectVerifiedRobin Sloan, The Uncorked Project

    I have been asked this so many times... does the wedding industry inflate prices when they hear it's a wedding?

    Here is my honest answer (as a former wedding photographer)... NO. Did I charge more for a wedding than a 50th birthday party or a family portrait session? Yes, absolutely. I charged A LOT more for a wedding.

    Was I taking advantage of the emotional sell? Absolutely not.

    The main reasons I charged more for a wedding were: the unseen amount of work involved in the 12+ months leading up to the wedding, the skill level needed on the day, the INTENSE pressure to create perfect "portfolio level work" no matter what the reality of the situation- but mostly it is to compensate for the time AFTER the wedding in post production.

    Little known fact about wedding photography - the real job is sitting at a computer editing photos. Photographers spend many hours behind the computer carefully selecting and editing photos. They make adjustments, crop, and adjust colors to ensure each image it's best. Don't forget the time it takes for batching, renaming, importing, exporting and uploading the photos and preparing them for delivery.

    Do you think this justifies why photographers charge more for weddings than for other types of shoots?

    AvatarCody Pettengill

    Couldn’t agree more! And on the videography side its an absolute ton of data + editing discipline.

    Its a double sided coin- weddings are extremely high pressure but also high reward when we nail it.

    Our products (photo video) in particular are the only thing that genuinely will last forever . Having fun and ALSO nailing the product is worth the price of entry and frankly more.

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