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[capture] sep_oct.19on a budget always have high expectations, but they often do not value the
photography aspect on their wedding day. If you are undercharging, you
may get clients that don’t give you enough time to shoot their wedding
portraits, resulting in you not being able to do the job to the best of your
abilities.
I remember the first time I changed my pricing and my mid-range
package was $4,000. It was so scary. I booked my first client on that
price point and I walked away thinking, “Oh my goodness, I can’t believe
someone is going to pay me that much money to shoot their wedding!”
But the couple really prioritised the photography on their day. They
asked me questions like what time they should have their ceremony so
they could fit as much time in for their photos, along with suggestions
for photo locations. It was such an awesome feeling – they respected me
enough to ask relevant questions instead of just asking me what I was
doing. Because they had spent so much money, they really wanted to get
all the best photographs they could.
[By changing my pricing], my clients began valuing my time and the
work I did. My photographs reached a new level of creativity and that’s
when I started developing my style. It’s funny because when I increased
my pricing, I actually started getting more work than ever, and this was
the very reason I was scared to increase my pricing to begin with!
Finally, a very important thing to remember is that being a wedding
photographer involves much more than just shooting the wedding. There.
is admin, editing, client meetings, location scouting – there is so much
time involved before and after the wedding day that you need to factor
in. So, do not undersell yourself.What’s in your camera bag?
The Panasonic Lumix S1R, and Panasonic Lumix S Pro 50mm f/1.4, S
24-105mm f/4 MACRO OIS, and S Pro 70-200mm f/4 OIS lenses. I also
carry some flashes, a video light, and an ice light, just in case I need to bring
additional light sources in, which I love doing. I love playing with light!How does the Panasonic S1R help you take better images?
From your experience, what does the S1R do better than any other
camera you’ve used before?
A lot of people get swept up by specs, but specs don’t help a
photographer shoot. It’s about the experience with the camera as a tool.
For me, the S-series offers a familiar feel while offering a better
viewing and user experience. Mirrorless AF systems change how you
shoot. You are no longer required to move your single AF point all over
the frame, and Subject and Eye AF allows you to work with your
subject more effectively.
It may be so simple, but what I love about the S1R is its flip screen.
Since I’ve been using the S1R, I feel like I am able to get angles I have
never been able to get before. I love being able to get up really high and