I spoke with Louise the other day about her wedding details, she had LOTS of question, which I really enjoyed answering. It’s never too often to have questions like these. Here’s a few from the correspondence in email. Always be sure to ask questions like this because it is very important! I put my replies in the email back but here’s what they are!:)
“Excellent! I am very interested in having you be the photographer for my wedding on Sunday, July 3, 2011. I have a few questions:
1) What deposit do I need to book you? 300.00 retainer/dep
2) How does payment work with you (ie how much is due when)? 300/50/50, 50% due two weeks before wedding, final on proof period of the photos
3) What photographer would be doing my wedding? I will be doing you wedding (Mark Dickinson)
4) I was interested in having you take pictures of me getting ready, the ceremony and reception. These events take place in 3 different locations. Are there any additional fees to travel between the sites? There is no charge unless they are very far apart over 20 miles or more
5) What type of camera do you use? Do you have a back up in case of equipment failure? I use 2 Nikon d700′s, and carry back up camera with me. I usually replace at least 1 camera each year due to use.
6) What do you typically wear to a wedding? I wear business attire, but not a tux, for instance long sleve shirt, and tie. I usually am up and down on the ground doing some shots so I dont do full tux etc.
I really knew she had an idea in mind for someone who is professional. I am excited to be working with Louise and Jason in the upcoming wedding! If you have questions like this, please feel free to email me. You’d be surprised on the emails I get. Even though I know they are not serious about their selection of a photographer, I still reply as professional as those who do give a little more detail than this:
“Name : —– ———-
Address : ————————-
Email : adfadf.com
Phone : 386
Date of Event : not sure
Your Message : How much?
Date/Time: 06/3/2010 12:34:27
I really didn’t know how to respond, but did so accordingly asking for what type of shoot, what date, how long, when where why and how. Needless to say. I have yet to hear back from them. No matter who you are using for a photographer, vendor, venue etc. Give them a little more information than just an email that looks like you have no care for the most important part of your day.
Mark
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