Table Pictures

kgrunow · January 2011

Is anyone else having trouble convincing their photographer to take table pictures? (When they go around during dinner and take a picture of every table.) Those are my favorite in my parents album, but since no one buys them the photographers we have talked to do not want to do them. I am really outdated or out of line wanting these pictures or is this one case when I can demand what I want? Thanks

fallbride1109 · January 2011

My photographer did this without us asking. She admitted to me that she would do it whenever there was a lull in dancing. It was a nice surprise when we looked at our pictures and since our families were seated together at tables, we got a couple of really great family shots.

If it's something you want, you can certainly ask for it. Maybe mention it as something you would like if there is time and an opportunity.

Ispirazione · January 2011

I'd be pretty irritated if someone I was paying good money to photograph my wedding said they didn't want to take such an easy photo. Especially if their defense was that no one would want to purchase them. Um, hello? It's a simple request by someone who is likely about to drop two grand on their services... if they can't accomodate, I would politely inform them that you will continue shopping for someone who can.

mrsjustinm2b · January 2011

My photographer say that there is nmo such thing as "outdated pics" pictures are either well taken or not, regardless of subject matter. Find a new photographer. Perhaps if the shots suck then of course you arnt going to pay for them ! Bring your parents album and show them the pics you want and state exactly what you said that those are what you like. You are paying for a service, they are the vendor, you are the customer. They dont get to say what pics they will and will not take if the bride wants them. Thats out of line. PS. if you go with a less than happy about it phographer have a mention of it in the contract that you want table shots.

kristend72 · January 2011

If the photographers you are talking to are focused on which prints your guests are going to buy... you need to find a new batch. Your photographer should be working for YOU, the couple. You are paying a fine fee for his/her services. Most photographers will offer online ordering of prints for your guests but most don't focus on it as a money maker - more as added value for you since they'll handle getting quality prints to your guests without you having to get involved to get your guests files or anything.

Find a photographer who won't just do it grudgingly but will gladly do it.

tla0126 · January 2011

I have to admit, I'd be pretty irked if my photographer said that wouldn't do something I asked them to do within reason. If that's what you want, they should be happy to oblige and keep their opinions to themselves!! Unless you've already signed a contract, I'd find a new photographer. If you have signed a contract, I'd sit down with them and have a SERIOUS heart to heart!

Good Luck!

atomicphoto · January 2011

It is kind of odd that they are just refusing to do them, and a bit unprofessional.
We don't usually do the table pictures, but if its what the couple wants, its what the couple gets. Usually all it takes is being asked once and we try to accommodate all reasonable requests... its just good business practice.

drphoto · January 2011

I must admit that I don't love doing table pics. Guests don't like being corralled during dinner and photos of people that don't want to be photographed, don't come out well.

When a bride asks for table pics, I tactfully explain why table pics aren't the best way to get photos of all the guests. What we do instead, is after the cake cutting, garter and some dancing we set up a complete portrait studio. We have either the bride or the DJ announce to everyone that we're taking portraits and everyone should stop by. The portraits come out fantastic and everyone is happy. At our last wedding we took almost 250 portraits (there were only about 110 guests)! If the bride insists on table pics, we do table pics.

Corey Schwartz
www.desertridgephotography.com

kgrunow · January 2011

Thanks so much for all your advice

StephieBow · January 2011

Your photographer should be covering your wedding the way you and your finance want the day covered - no exceptions.

I guess it's different for me because I pay my photographer for full day coverage and I get a digital file of every single photo he's going to take. Print what I want on my own so he'll cover whatever I want him to.

It is not okay for him to give you a hard time about it. There is no such thing as an "out dated" photos. Everyone likes different things and if that's something you want as a memory of your big day, then that's what you get!!!!

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