Post # 1
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Bumble bee
Hi ladies!
I recently had my e-pics done and came away feeling super excited and happy with our choice in photographer- it wa such a fun experience! My best friend is also getting married and had her e-pics done by a different photographer. While her pictures aren’t terrible, and she got unlucky with rainy weather, I feel that her photographer is not the best. I’m not trying to compare to ours- we have differents styles, as reflected in the style of photographer and photographs that we chose..however, last night over dinner she said she wasn’t sure she liked her pictures, but maybe she was just being picky cause she never likes pictures of herself. I feel so sad and want to suggest maybe thinking about a different photog, but how do I do it without hurting her feelings or putting down her pictures?! I don’t want her to think I don’t like her pictures, but I also don’t want her to have any regrets.I just wish she had come away from the experience as excited as me. So I guess, two questions- do you think she should get another photog (based on the quality of the pictures), and if so, how to I suggest?
I’m going to post a link to her preview, but then take it down shortly, cause I dont’t want to violate her privacy.
[link removed- sorry don’t want to broach her privacy as much as possible!]
Post # 3
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Helper bee
it looks kinda like they were superimposed on the background
Post # 4
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Buzzing Beekeeper
I like the pictures, but that’s just me, maybe just casually mention a photographer whose work you admire, just say you came across an article about him/her or something 🙂 Ask her what her favourite things about her photographer are.
Post # 5
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Bee Keeper
I would just start talking weddings with her, and maybe casually start talking about your photographer. If she says something again about not liking her photos, just say “have you thought about looking into another photographer? It’s a huge investment and you shouldn’t be feeling this way about it.”
I looked at the photos, they aren’t that great. They’re super traditional and not very creative. I looked at several other albums from that photographer and they’re all the same – boring, stiff, posed. It looks amature to me.
Post # 6
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Bumble bee
@starfish0116: ” have you thought about looking into another photographer? It’s a huge investment and you shouldn’t be feeling this way about it. “
I love how you phrased that!
@Jacqui90: I know..its not that i don’t like the pictures- I just don’t think they’re superb! and while its to each their own, and I totally respect that, her offhand comments make me feel like she doens’t think they are superb either, but is blaming it on her not being photogenic! I do think she looks great in them, but how the shots are framed, etc, isn’t very exciting.
Post # 7
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Bumble bee
@jenangeles: maybe because the shots are all pretty posed?
ah, its hard, I know she likes posed shots more than candid, but..I don’t know, she didn’t seem happy with them! It’s hard- I don’t want to project my feelings and tastes!
Post # 8
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Sugar bee
@FoolsintheRain: i think as a couple they look fine, she looks great. but the photos dont scream ‘professional quality’ to me
Most of them dont seem very edited to me if you know what i mean
Post # 9
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Bee Keeper
@FoolsintheRain: Here’s the thing, even if she likes more posed shots, there are better ways to pose people. Posing doesn’t have to mean 80’s prom – holding hands with an arm around each other. Part of being a great photographer is being able to pose people in a natural and flattering way.
Most all of my sessions are a mixture of moments as well as some posted shots, because at the end of the day no matter how much a cleint says they like all candid stuff they also want at least some pictures of themselves smiling nicely at the camera.
Post # 10
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Bumble bee
The time to bring it up is when SHE brings it up. If she is complaining about her pictures, suggest she find someone else. There is no harm in helping a friend solve a problem she is having.
Post # 11
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Honey bee
@FoolsintheRain: Who is your photographer? Just so we can get an idea of comparison.
Post # 12
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Bumble bee
@starfish0116: thanks! I think this helped solidify why I was feeling the way I was about the picturess
@LovelyLaura: I think thats exactly what I’ll do- not rush out and make the conversation happen, but if it comes up, I’ll offer a simple suggestion, but not push it.
@MrsSawyer: you can check out pictures through my profile- I posted a link with some photos from out engagement session. 🙂 Just a different style- who knows if she’s more technically able or experienced, I just love how they turned out! 🙂
Post # 13
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Sugar bee
@FoolsintheRain: Ive just had a look at yours for a comparison, and seriously….there is no comparison. yours look professional and edited and finished, hers look a bit like photos i cook take myself. *maybe* its because hers arent finished/edited?
I would strongly suggest that you have a word. i dont think her photographer is going to do a different job for the wedding. unless shes paid a non refundable deposit and then shes a bit stuck.
Post # 14
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Bumble bee
@newname_99: thanks! yeah, I’ll say something. I think we’re doing girls night in a week or so, so maybe then if I can work it naturally into the conversation by asking her how things are coming.
I’ll keep you all posted!
Post # 15
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Bumble bee
@newname_99: oh…and these are the edited version that she got sent to her on a disk and that are going to be made into a photobook for her guestbook!
Post # 16
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Honey bee
@FoolsintheRain: Super cute!! Who is your photog? I agree there is visibly a huge difference.
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