The Key to Success with Wedding Cleints

One can have the most amazing wedding images, and a portfolio that showcases true professionalism and talent. Although, there is so much more to wedding photography than just a few pretty photos. Yes, one of the goals is to deliver the best images possible to your clients, but the experience you give them is more than half of what you are there to do for them. Couples do not want to hire a photographer that is negative, lacks personality, or is even rude in the slightest bit on their wedding day. A wedding photographer is going to be alongside the bride and groom for almost the entire day, gathering their friends and family for photos, and interacting with the entire wedding party. 

Getting to know your clients, and them getting to know you as well is such a vital aspect of a successful photographer and client relationship. As the photographer, make sure you set up a meeting with your clients before their wedding day (at the least, plan a video call). An engagement photo session would be ideal for them to get an idea of your personality and how you work. First impressions are so important in this situation, make sure you dress professionally and always stay polite and positive during interactions [1]. When the actual wedding day comes around, make sure you go into it with a smile on your face and calm the nerves of the bride or groom by showing excitement and confidence in your work and directing [2]. These ways of approaching a wedding will be so beneficial to you as a photographer in the long run. It will spark referrals, more boookings, and great reviews to share to future clients. 

1. Stubs, N. (2019). Pay Attention to Your Wedding Photography Attitude and Appearance. Retrieved April 1, 2019, from https://www.all-things-photography.com/wedding-photography-attitude-and-appearance/

2. Canva, (2019). Wedding Photography: 5 tips to make the bride and groom fall in love with your photos. Retrieved April 1, 2019, from https://www.canva.com/learn/wedding-photography-5-tips-make-bride-groom-fall-love-photos/