Why you need a Professional Photographer

October 7th, 2009

Please follow this link on the BBC Website.

I come across a fair few photographers during my seminars / workshops / trade shows, etc. These days everyone wants to be a wedding photographer as it seems to be a pretty easy way of making a quick buck. I would like to differ from this concept.

Wedding Photography is not for everyone. The problem is that the technology (cameras, lens, computers, software, etc) is becoming affordable by the day. Setting up a part-time or full-time photography business does not require much investment. One can be up and running within days. However, the main & crucial factor is the experience and the training. If one doesn’t have it, then what you saw in the link above is going to happen.

My sincere advise to couples is not to go book the cheapest wedding photographer around. Make sure they are members of The British Institute of Proffesional Photography (BIPP) or The Master Photographers Association (MPA). I am a member of both of these institutions, which provides training, education, support and a lot more to professional photographers. Members are also bound by the code of conduct and how we operate our businesses.

It requires a great deal of preparation & scheduling on behalf of the photographer to make sure things run on time and are not delayed by the photographer doing the couple shots or perhaps the group shots. So choose your wedding photographer wisely and not just on the lowest price. Make sure the photographer is / has:

- Public Liability & Professional Indemnity Insurance
- Back-up camera & equipment if something fails
- A variety of portfolio albums to show and not just few images from a wedding
- Any testimonials they may have received

If you need any help or guidance with reference to the above, I’ll be more than happy to help you out.

Oz

Vicky & Mark's Wedding

June 19th, 2007

With so much rain around, I’m not quite sure how we managed to have a perfect summer’s day!!! It was a great day and was just about the perfect setting for a wedding. The ceremony took place at The Sculpture Gallery where we work very regularly.

AWE 2007

February 19th, 2007

Thank you for visiting us at the Asian Wedding Fairy 2007. Great atmosphere, good food and the fashion shows were just electric.

Many thanks to Sonal for looking after us and organising such a big event so professionally.

Oz

Stowe Wedding Fair

February 11th, 2007

So the 3rd fair of the year just went by this weekend. Over the two days we meet a lot of couples enquiring about 2008 weddings. Its good that they are planning ahead. Thank you all who came and met us. Special thanks to Sam & James – hope you guys have a wonderful holiday and to Clare & James and Clare’s parents.

There was a spectacular “Gala Evening” organised on Saturday Night with a fireworks display to round off the evening. The event was enjoyed by all and then 12 of us were off for a curry in Stowe Town Centre. Got kicked out from the restaurant gone past midnight and I believe some of the guys & gals (no names mentioned) were at the hotel bar till the very early hours of the morning!!!

So next weekend we are off to the Asian Wedding Exhibition, Alexandra Palace, London (www.aweuk.com) for the last wedding fair of the winter season for us. Hope to see you there.

Here are some of the images from the fair.

Farzana at our stand.

Me & my dear friend Max of ‘Let Them Eat Cake’

Gala Evening

Stowe Gardens Wedding Exhibition

January 31st, 2007

We will be present at the Stowe Gardens Wedding Fair, Buckingham on the 10 & 11 Feb 07. We look forward to seeing you there. For more info, visit www.stoweevents.co.uk

Many thanks to everyone who visited us at the Pendley Manor Wedding Fair last week.

Pendley Manor Wedding Fair

January 25th, 2007

We will be exhibiting at the Pendley Manor Wedding Fair on 28th Jan 07 and would love to see & meet anyone who is visiting the Fair. We have some new style of wedding albums which will be showcased for the first time. So be the first one to see it….

Fair times are 11.00am to 4.00pm. For more details, visit www.pendley-manor.co.uk

Woburn Abbey Wedding Fair

January 16th, 2007

Thank you to all who visited us at the Sculpture Gallery and considered us as your wedding photographer. This 2-day fair is one of the most enjoyable wedding fairs we do. The most popular date which was enquired was for 07/07/07 . Unfortunately, this date is already booked but we will be happy to recommend a couple of other photographers who we work very closely with.

Uzair

Woburn Abbey Wedding Fair

December 23rd, 2006

We will be exhibiting at The Sculpture Gallery on the 13 & 14 Jan 2007 for the annual Wedding Fayre. This is the place to make all your Wedding plans in one place. Plus exciting fashion shows and complimentary glass of champagne to enjoy.Entry is £2.50 per person. Starts at 10.00am and last entrance at 4.00pm. All couples stand the chance to win a fabulous two week honeymoon worth £4000.

Looking forward to meeting you. For more info, visit: www.discoverwoburn.co.uk