I'm not a professional photographer but what do you guys think about spending this much for a lens? All I can say to them is good luck with that.
This lens costs $160,400
I'm not a professional photographer but what do you guys think about spending this much for a lens? All I can say to them is good luck with that.
11 days - last minute changes
My fiance is really taking charge in these last few days. After attending a very small wedding in Cavite a few weeks ago where the groom seemed to be acting as the "day off coordinator" my fiance wants to follow in his footsteps by doing the same for us (thereby alleviating any worries on my part).
Due to our tiny venue and smaller budget, we had originally requested no children as guests. However, now that we're getting closer to the date, and because our event is pretty informal (no sit-down dinner, per se, but more of a picnic theme) we're now inviting five children under the age of 3 to attend with the understanding that they won't have an assigned seat and will be sharing with their parents.
I'm grateful that we're both able to be so flexible! The addition of the kids is going to make the day that much more fun for everyone. The new indoor/outdoor table layout my fiance is working on will also greatly encourage guests to wander the grounds rather than remaining in their seats like at some weddings.
Client wants to see unedited photos
I just finished editing an engagement session for a very picky bride. She said she loved the photos but would like to see the unedited ones. I don't want to show them to her since they are the unfinished product and it's not what I want representing my company. She love the photos she got and there were a good number of them for what she paid (around 30).
My contracts states that as the artist I choose the ones that are edited and given to the client but I am just wondering how to tell them that I will not be giving them the unedited ones without coming accross as mean. I know I can just say that in the contact it states this but she already knows this. I just found out that apparently she doesn't want any touch ups done to her. Which is weird because she's not very pretty. If that's what she wants then it's less work for me.
Have you had clients ask for this in the past? What did you say to them?
Did you hire or have hired a wedding planner?
Have you found it to be worth while. I want to hire one but want to feel confident it will be worth the money. They would end up being a be a big chunk of my budget, around P150,000 for full service.
You don't need to spend that much for a wedding planner. A professional wedding consultant will not over charge for their services. In fact, depending upon your wedding and the services they perform, you may need to tip only. Please feel free to drop me a note. I have been in catering and events for 20 years, and have vast experience. I am not interested in having you spend more money, I would rather you spend less. You need to start your life together in a comfortable position, not in the hole because someone took advantage of you.
I did not hire one because I had fun planning out all the details myself. I had the time and desire and already had a clear vision of what I wanted.
IMO, if you have to skimp on some other part of your wedding in order to get the coordinator then I don't think it is worth it.
I've heard is it is possible if you use a vendor recommended by the wedding planner that it might not be the best vendor, but the planner suggested them because they are getting a kickback.
I highly suggest a "day of" coordinator if you forgo the wedding planner. Day of your wedding you want to relax and have fun, not be running around setting up stuff and worrying about the logistics.
Just need a place to vent
Wedding planning is going well and our big day is in 2 months.
Something that I'm struggling with is the family members I invited. Our Bridal Shower is coming up in a few weeks and only 1 person from my entire family responded yes. That's it. I mean, I have friends and my fiance's family that is coming and we have have a little over 40 people, but it's just so disappointing.
My family has been through some rough times (like any family). Both of my parents were "oops" babies and their next closest siblings are ~15 years older than them. So that means all of my counsins are way older than me, and my aunts and uncles are often mistaken as my grandparents.
There has been a ton of death on my father's side that has kind of torn his family apart. And my mother's side is a mess due to conflictions of care for my elderly grandmother.
With all that being said, I hardly ever see my family. It's just really disappointing that no one wants to support me at my bridal shower because I attended all of my cousin's things in the past, but now that our family has fallen apart, no one will support me on my day.
It just sucks and thank you for listening to me vent.
Something that I'm struggling with is the family members I invited. Our Bridal Shower is coming up in a few weeks and only 1 person from my entire family responded yes. That's it. I mean, I have friends and my fiance's family that is coming and we have have a little over 40 people, but it's just so disappointing.
My family has been through some rough times (like any family). Both of my parents were "oops" babies and their next closest siblings are ~15 years older than them. So that means all of my counsins are way older than me, and my aunts and uncles are often mistaken as my grandparents.
There has been a ton of death on my father's side that has kind of torn his family apart. And my mother's side is a mess due to conflictions of care for my elderly grandmother.
With all that being said, I hardly ever see my family. It's just really disappointing that no one wants to support me at my bridal shower because I attended all of my cousin's things in the past, but now that our family has fallen apart, no one will support me on my day.
It just sucks and thank you for listening to me vent.
Revolving guest list
Our venue only has 78 chairs and probably couldn't fit m/any more people (though with us included we'll have a headcount of 80 total.
Our first guest list had 124 people, which we both felt was the bare minimum. Until this place (which is lovely!) was the only one we could afford. Because of that, whenever someone on our abbreviated list has to cancel, we are grateful to add back someone we had to remove before.
My best friend's brother has relinquished his seat for my dad's brother (I'm not very close with my alcoholic dad or his side of the family) but my aunt has assumed she's invited too. They're camping this weekend and asked me to text them with info or call them on Monday, so I texted them the date and will call them on Monday to break the bad news about only having 1 seat open.
Ugh. I'm sure they'll understand, but my aunt is definitely going to be upset. I hope she doesn't give me too much grief. Anybody else dealt with something similar and have any words of advice or encouragement? Horror stories are good to share too.
Our first guest list had 124 people, which we both felt was the bare minimum. Until this place (which is lovely!) was the only one we could afford. Because of that, whenever someone on our abbreviated list has to cancel, we are grateful to add back someone we had to remove before.
My best friend's brother has relinquished his seat for my dad's brother (I'm not very close with my alcoholic dad or his side of the family) but my aunt has assumed she's invited too. They're camping this weekend and asked me to text them with info or call them on Monday, so I texted them the date and will call them on Monday to break the bad news about only having 1 seat open.
Ugh. I'm sure they'll understand, but my aunt is definitely going to be upset. I hope she doesn't give me too much grief. Anybody else dealt with something similar and have any words of advice or encouragement? Horror stories are good to share too.
Cool gift idea for sweet 16 birthdays/holiday
I just had a customer do this recently for her daughter and it turned out so well I wanted to share in case anyone was struggling with a gift idea for someone.
I sat down with her and she brought a photo of her daughter and we put together a starter make-up kit for her (the photo helped pick shades that were right for her skin-tone, eye and hair color, etc.).
It was really nice for her daughter because she ended up with a lot of great make-up product basics - eyeliner, mascara, lip gloss, moisturizer. And it was really great for mom because we picked out natural, light pretty shades that were age appropriate for her daughter. I delivered the gift already wrapped in a pretty basket so it was one less thing that she had to take care of for the party.
If you're thinking about putting something like this together for a friend or loved one this holiday season, please let me know and I can help!
I sat down with her and she brought a photo of her daughter and we put together a starter make-up kit for her (the photo helped pick shades that were right for her skin-tone, eye and hair color, etc.).
It was really nice for her daughter because she ended up with a lot of great make-up product basics - eyeliner, mascara, lip gloss, moisturizer. And it was really great for mom because we picked out natural, light pretty shades that were age appropriate for her daughter. I delivered the gift already wrapped in a pretty basket so it was one less thing that she had to take care of for the party.
If you're thinking about putting something like this together for a friend or loved one this holiday season, please let me know and I can help!
How do you know when you've found "The Dress"?
When you watch all those bridal shows (Say Yes to the Dress, etc), they just KNOW, and have tears streaming down their faces. I tried on a dress that I liked the best of the 10 or so I've tried on (and the hundreds I've seen online). It's gorgeous, it flatters me, I looked great in it. It's exactly suited to our venue, and it met all the criteria I had in mind for my dress. It just didn't give me that "it's the one!" feeling.
Did you all have that feeling? Or is it a myth? Or maybe it's just not the type of person I am?
I think it depends on the bride. Whenever I accompanied someone dress shopping, there was never tears (and if there was it was the MOB crying because her daughter is getting married--not the dress). Sure there were ABSOLUTE nos and a few maybes but when she made her decision, it wasn't as dramatic as they make it on the show. For me, I tried on a few gowns, all looked awesome but when I slid into the one I chose- the first thing I noted was that it wasn't itchy on my ankles like the others and has a "ahhhhh" feeling before I saw it on. It looked pretty in the mirror and was a great price so I said "hey-what the heck, I'll buy it..." and I did. So it might be a myth or it just might be an "ah-ha!" moment for some brides, but not for me.
Did you all have that feeling? Or is it a myth? Or maybe it's just not the type of person I am?
I think it depends on the bride. Whenever I accompanied someone dress shopping, there was never tears (and if there was it was the MOB crying because her daughter is getting married--not the dress). Sure there were ABSOLUTE nos and a few maybes but when she made her decision, it wasn't as dramatic as they make it on the show. For me, I tried on a few gowns, all looked awesome but when I slid into the one I chose- the first thing I noted was that it wasn't itchy on my ankles like the others and has a "ahhhhh" feeling before I saw it on. It looked pretty in the mirror and was a great price so I said "hey-what the heck, I'll buy it..." and I did. So it might be a myth or it just might be an "ah-ha!" moment for some brides, but not for me.
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