Hello All: Okay, I don't know how many potential brides actually find my own little piece of the world wide web here...but hey, if you do, please take heed to my advice:
Recently (July 11Th) I worked with a photography studio called "Bella" and it was not the best experience of my life. I debated whether or not I would mention to anyone at all, but after a few days of thinking about it, I had to put it down somewhere...so my blog it is.
Photographers are an integral part of every reception. They need to photograph and document the celebration and events. Well, this past weekend the photographer missed the Bouquet Toss....not because he & she (names withheld because I don't know their actual names) weren't there, but because they were packing up to leave. - You see, the bride & groom booked the photographers until 9:00PM. (yes, early by most standards)
Now, before I finish my little complaint, I have to tell you that during our quick vendor meal and discussion I promised the photographers I would be done with all the formalities before 9:00PM or just a few minutes after. (which is very early) They were okay with it...or so I thought.
At 8:58 pm, Videographer ready (Mystic Image/scheduled until 10:00PM) I walked over to the photographer and said, "Bouquet Toss in 30 seconds, end of this song", and I expected to hear: "perfect, great timing", instead I got a short cold, "brush-me-off" kind of response: "To late, I'm outta here"....and they packed up their bags and left the venue and reception.
I'm a little peeved....I'm a little peeved for my bride & groom. Yes, I know, Mystic Image was able to get the whole thing on video...but couldn't the photographers have stayed just 2/3 minutes more to get "FULL-COVERAGE" of this event?
Bella Photography, from what I understand now, is a national company that may be cheaper then some of the PROFESSIONAL local companies, but they are just photographers (not always pros) tossed together to "fill-the-date". The individual shooters have no vested interest in the results, photos themselves or the bride & groom.
Moral of my story: Beware of "Bella".....Where art thou Bella?...oh wait, it's 9pm. Their gone!
Good Luck with your plans!
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Posts
Scott...that's the sad part of our industry, photography included. You just don't leave with the job unfinished. While we have limited and hourly coverages, working with the DJ is important. And, you did your job to make sure you accomodated both the bride and groom along with the photographer. I've worked with you before, and you're great to be with. But gosh, why couldn't they stay for 5 more minutes?? You hit it on the head...Bella has NO vested interest in the relationship with their customers. They're a photo factory. I have my certifications and I'll bet any other of my "real" Ohio and PPA Certified professionals would ever leave without the job being done. Thank goodness Mystic Image did the job right. Those guys are great, having worked with them before also. Great post....hope to see you at a reception soon.
ReplyDeleteLadd Scavnicky
M.Photog., Ohio & PPA Certified
North Bay Portrait Design
Mentor, OH
Scott, Thank you for this great post. You really hit the nail on the head when you said, "The individual shooters have no vested interest in the results, photos themselves or the bride & groom". That's the unfortunate truth with Bella (Otherwise known as "Something Blue").
ReplyDeleteAs with many photographers, I'm typically contracted by hour, however there have been many times I've stayed an additional 10-15 minutes to catch the garter/bouquet toss as a courtesy. Unfortunately, a wedding day doesn't always run according to schedule (most don't) and sometimes vendors should extend this type of service because they have their clients' best interest at heart.
I'm glad you wrote this. I hope it enlightens.
- Elizabeth
Elizabeth Pruitt Photography
www.elizabethpruittphoto.com
Hello Ladd and Elizabeth: Thanks for your comments on my blog post "Oh Bella". I truly believe that a wedding reception runs much better when the outside vendors (photog, dj, video) all work together as a team...Bella/"Something Blue" are def. not team players. Best wishes in the rest of your 2009 wedding season.
ReplyDeleteI've always liked Bentley GT stopwatch and styles when I was younger, was my favorite brand Seiko. That was until I grew up and discovered Navitimer Watches . The main problem is that Navitimer World , well, not exactly cheap for the end of the scale. So when I have a little bonus from work a few years ago, I took the chance and went down the local Breitling Avenger , I have one.
ReplyDeleteThe best source of getting Christian Louboutin shoes with spending just a few bucks is to purchase Christian Louboutin Sandals from our online store. This store makes it possible for every woman to make these stylish Christian Louboutin Pumps a part of her wardrobe. This amazing online store that my friend told me about, manufacture high class replicas of classic designer shoes that are economical as well as stylish.
Coming back to the world of practicality where a Coach Outlet has more uses than just being a fashion accessory, let me tell you that a main compartment of a good Coach Gallery should never be too small so as to become unable to carry the most elemental of things, but be cautious that Coach Luggage does not become so big either that you end up searching for your items inside the bag! An adequately sized main compartment will let the Coach Legacy have two more side compartments for you to keep your paper pads and money in.
hermes bag was having a hard time looking for a leather weekend bag. Thus, she described her ideal weekend leather bag to Dumas, the maker of Hermes Lindy , and then her ideal bag came into existence. As one film director said that Birkin was the first to receive a prototype of herme .
ReplyDeletelida is a new diet that creates an 11 day meal plan according to your tastes. Each day will have some kind of a theme. You will not have to count the amount of calories you consume or portion your meals. Rather, you will be encouraged to eat until you are satisfied with lida daidaihua but not the point of being stuffed. To illustrate clearly how daidaihua works, you might eat fish, chicken, fruit salad and cottage cheese for one day. You can eat as much as you want provided that you stop the very moment you feel full. Don't be worried about slimming capsule though. The entire day's meals consist primarily of proteins while it doesn't include that much carbohydrate. This kind of formula of lida slimming is important for one to lose excess fat without having to lose muscle as well. When you take in too little calories, your body will burn muscle and not fat.
Karl Lagerfeld, who took over the creative leadership of Chanel bags in 1983, released a Reissue Chanel Wallet in 2005 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic classic replica Chanel handbags . The Reissue is exactly as Mademoiselle Chanel designed it in 1955. It has two chain straps, rather than the chain and woven leather strap, and the double C clasp has been replaced with a Mademoiselle lock.
When buying Tiffany jewellery , you must be very careful. Our money is limited and hard-earned. We can not waste. Tiffany pendants is worthy of owning. You can pass your silver bracelets from generation to generation. Now purchase silver accessories , you will not regret.