Today the National News is full of how one photographer has been (rightly) sued for truly dreadful work. Just one of the multitude currently giving true Professional Photographers a bad name. Many are new to the profession, many are unqualified, untrained or even part-timers, doing a full time job in the week just earning a bit of spare cash at the weekend.
We are members of the two UK Qualifying Bodies for Full Time Professional Photographers, The Master Photographers Association and The British Institute of Professional Photography. There are other Associations which look very convincing but allow ANYBODY to be a member!
Our clients can ask the above for binding arbitration should we ever have a dispute that we can not resolve between us.
Do ask questions of your Photographer, are they insured, are they qualified Members of one of the above, can you see THEIR work, do they have testimonials, do you like them as a person, are they passionate about what they do or is it just for that bit of extra cash?
Price is important, but don’t spoil the wedding! Think about it, every wedding takes us 30-40 hours of work and uses skill level built from many years experience and on-going training, let alone the thousands of pounds of photographic and computing equipment and back-up spares that are needed.
Question why somebody would offer to do photography AND video for under £1450? Buyer beware!
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The News today
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Wedding of Katherine & Simon
We had the pleasure of photographing Katherine & Simon’s Wedding at St. Catherine’s Church, Gosfield, on a lovely day. Walking back to Gosfield Hall for their Reception made for some lovely photographs. as well as the photographs taken in the beautiful grounds of Gosfield Hall.
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Wedding Fair – Charter Hall, Colchester
Come and meet us at this popular Wedding Fair – 10am-4pm.
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Sandra Islip ABIPP
Today Sandra entered her panel of pictures at The British Institute of Professional Photography for a Licentiate Qualification (the basic competence certificate) and she was upgraded to Associate level for the high quality and style of her work. Congratulations Sandra!!!!
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Sarah & Matthew's Wedding at Layer Marney Tower
Sarah & Matt were married at Layer Marney Tower, on a glorious day making for some beautiful photographs at this lovely setting. Despite photographing many weddings at Layer Marney there are so many different photography opportunities to explore and a big ‘thank you’ goes to Sarah & Matt for obliging. An illuminating dance floor made a nice ending to the day.
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Wedding Fair – Prested Hall – Sunday 29th September
Visit our Stand at Prested Hall, Kelvedon, Essex, this Sunday. We look forward to seeing you.
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Wedding of Sukhjeet & Richard
A lovely day was had by all at Layer Marney Tower for the Wedding of Suk & Richard. Suk’s ‘getting ready’ pictures were taken in the ‘Tea House’ at Layer Marney. As the weather was good the other photographs were taken outside and the weather held for a wonderful firework display.
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Thank You
Just a quick ‘Thank You’ to everyone who attended the Hylands House Wedding Fayre for making it such a success.
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Wedding Show at Hylands House, Chelmsford, Essex
On Sunday 20th September 2009 we will be exhibiting our wedding photography at Hylands House, Chelmsford, Essex. Come and meet us and have an informal chat about your wedding day.
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Wedding of Laura & Steven
It was a cooler but dry day when Laura and Steven were married at Vaulty Manor, Heybridge. After taking the requested photographs of the Bride and Groom and their guests, we went for a short walk giving Laura and Steven time to themselves.