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Sora generated a wedding highlight reel from a dozen of my still images

13 Comments
2024/12/31
17:23 UTC

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Share your recent work (Official Thread): Show off your recent photos, posts, and your site for fun and fame...

Share and show off your recent work here. Start discussions and talk photography. We all are curious what everyone else is up to and this is the place to show it off.

1 Comment
2024/12/31
16:00 UTC

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Online storage solutions for large and multiple files?

I own a wedding photo/video company. Need a reliable and not so expensive online storage solution to share big files with clients and my editors, any suggestions?

Edit: Just to be more clear, I need an online storage solution to send it to EDITOR's for both photo and video, also need a platform to deliver very big full wedding videos. They eat up a lot of space on pictime and pixiset.

2 Comments
2024/12/31
14:43 UTC

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Thank You Gift Suggestions

We always spend this time of year looking at what we can do differently in the coming year. We used to send out USBs after every wedding and we'd include some handmade personalized keyrings and bottle openers, but as we've phased out USBs, we inadvertently phased out these thank you gifts. We'd love to bring them back, but are thinking we want to do something different. Anyone have any ideas they don't mind sharing?

8 Comments
2024/12/31
00:44 UTC

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Twin wedding “considering” model release offers (screenshot)

Ok I’m admittedly just baffled they’re essentially asking for 8+ hours of coverage for TWO weddings (I understand it’s technically one but it’s still two couples) for under 2k, but pricing aside because it doesn’t matter, I’m also confused about “willing to consider model release offers”….are they implying they’ll “let” you use their photos for advertising if you give them even more of a discount? I’ve always understood it to work the other way—photographers have a model release clause in their contract and the CLIENT can pay to keep their images private?

27 Comments
2024/12/30
22:34 UTC

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How does everyone carry their gear?

Wedding photog here, looking to see how everyone else carries their gear when traveling. I’m very apprehensive to check my camera equipment, and my kit keeps growing and growing.

Currently I am using a Pelican 1510 for cams, lenses, batteries… etc. I have a photo backpack that I carry my profoto B10s in and my on cam flashes. I then check a big duffle with my stands and clothes.

Problem is my 1510 is barely fitting my gear, I carry: R5MKII R6MKII Mamyia 645 +80mm lens RF28-70 RF70-200 8 batteries Dual cam harness SD/CF cards

I’m having to cram my 100mm macro and 14mm into the flash backpack.

Wondering how yall do it if anyone has had any breakthrough idea. Maybe I’m carrying too much stuff? Kinda feels like I use everything all the time 🤣

18 Comments
2024/12/30
21:28 UTC

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QQ, for Photographers who deals in Wedding photography and cater market like Europe and USA

Yo,

Can you guys please help me to understand the business aspect in terms of how you guys generating leads.

And do you prefer hiring dedicated Marketing guys for the marketing operation.

Anyone here have any idea about free CRM dedicated for Photo

3 Comments
2024/12/30
20:41 UTC

0

Wedding Website Highlights: What Stood Out on Yours?

Hi! I’m building a wedding website on Pixieset and would love to hear from you. What are the coolest, most creative, or standout things you included on your wedding website? Feel free to brag—I’m here for the inspiration! 😊

7 Comments
2024/12/30
16:59 UTC

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Website categories

On your website, do you separate the categories like this for example:

- Wedding

- Engagement

- Bridal

Or do you also have categories like:

- Getting ready

- Details (shoes/flowers/rings/venue/etc)

If Yes or No could you please elaborate on why?

5 Comments
2024/12/30
16:48 UTC

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I’m trying to improve my website and my SEO - can y’all please help me out with some critique?

My website is http://www.tumbacophotography.com

I’ve been wanting to improve my SEO and my Google ranking, but I don’t show up on the first 2 pages when I search “Cape Girardeau wedding photographers.” I’m based in Cape Girardeau, MO, which is a pretty small market, but we get a little bit of competition from Saint Louis based photographers. I’ve only got 3 weddings so far, so I’ve tried to highlight them as best as I could in my portfolio and website. I also do portraits, and I’ve done a little bit of branding. I really want the weddings to be the meat and potatoes though.

If you have time for a critique, I’d love to get a few extra pairs of eyes on my website. Thanks!!!

19 Comments
2024/12/30
16:17 UTC

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What do we think about this?

About

30 Comments
2024/12/30
15:56 UTC

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Official Wedding Photo Critique Thread: Post your photo, blog post, website etc. for feedback and critiques...

Post individual wedding, engagement, proposal, couples photos or photo sets or websites for feedback.

It doesn't matter if you are a seasoned pro, a second shooter, or if you are posting your first wedding photographs as a lead photographer. Don't be shy... constructive feedback is a great way for us all to learn and get improve. Be nice... Be constructive!

Please be constructive. Unconstructive, hateful, or disparaging comments will be removed.

Submission Guidelines:

In order to ensure informative discussions and worthwhile critiques while being mindful of the personal time of reviewers we have instituted the following guidelines.

  • Single Images: Please post single images if you would like a quality and in depth critique of technical execution, lighting, composition, posing, perspective, post processing, etc. If you would like to post more than one individual photo, please do so as separate comments.
  • Blog Posts/Image Sets: Please post full blog posts or image sets if you would like feedback on your storytelling, cohesiveness of post processing, or other general feedback across the set. Even in this instance it is not advisable to post a link to hundreds of images or a full wedding set.
  • Websites: Please post links to your full website only if you are looking for feedback on your site design, architecture, layout, or other use of images within the site. Do not expect quality critiques of all of your photographs just by posting a link to your website.

This critique thread is intended to help provide access to thoughtful and thorough portfolio review. For that reason, it is best to remain focused which can be achieved by following these guidelines. These are merely guidelines, but if they are followed you will receive a greater response and much more useful and comprehensive feedback.

4 Comments
2024/12/30
14:00 UTC

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Has anyone made clients through reddit conversations?! Or even better, long term friends, or business relationships?!

I'm new to reddit... I often go here to learn about trouble shooting things with my business and tech: tbh I am never on reddit for everyday conversations but I like that this platform feels less personal with my own relationships, and I like that this is less of a community based on a niche, but open ended discussion platform without all the fake influencer marketing, business gurus and the next best sales pitch...

Id like to try this reddit app out for once!!!

Share with me your experiences, have you made friends?! Have you made clients? Have you found business partners here? :) is this a place to meet new peeps?!

22 Comments
2024/12/30
14:00 UTC

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Wedding photographers how did you all get started?

Hi all! I'm a freelance photographer who's been shooting mostly events, concerts and portraits but I've always been interested in shooting weddings -- for the excitement and scale of the event itself and all. So i'm looking to pivot but wedding photography seems like such an exclusive field that's just so difficult to begin shooting!

I've been thinking of writing in to wedding related services (bridal dress shops etc.) to do some wedding related content. And i've also tried writing in to shadow other photographers but i've got no luck so far.

If any of you all seasoned photographers could share how you all got off the ground that'd be greatly appreciated!

15 Comments
2024/12/30
12:02 UTC

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“Content creation”

I am genuinely perplexed about this. I’m sure it has come up but does anyone have links to what they’re producing for clients that people are desiring this? I feel like I’ve seen more content creation “pros” using more filters cages audio etc for this than anything.

Clear me up on why many are entering film maker vs “content creation”.

Also what do you define as content creation? Limit to a 2-3m highlight? Limit even more? Only vertical orientation?

Let’s hear it and see your work.

11 Comments
2024/12/29
23:43 UTC

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How do you educate clients that "we just need a few photos" doesn't mean you are getting a steep discount?

I'm so sick of leads coming to me saying they love my work and how they are eloping or how they are doing a courthouse wedding and "just need a few photos". That's. Not. How. It. Works. And a lot of these locations are an hour away. Do you think I'm going to drive 1 hour to snap 30 minutes of photos and then that's it? I'm going to create an experience for you! Even if its just a few photos to you, we're going to create an ALBUM WORTHY GALLERY. Help?!!!

71 Comments
2024/12/29
23:31 UTC

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Turning Proposal Clients into Wedding Clients and Future Milestones

Looking for some advice! I've shot quite a few surprise proposals this year via Instagram SEO bringing a flood of grooms-to-be to my inbox. I would love some advice to convert these clients into bookings for their future weddings. To incentive, I mention during our intro call/booking for the surprise proposal that their session investment can be used as a credit towards future wedding coverage but I have no clue when the timing is to circle back to them with a reminder.

I'm planning to send out Happy New Year emails to my 2024 clients tomorrow and would love a few tips that have worked for any of you in creating lifetime clients. I shot two maternity announcement shoots this year and after swearing off shooting "milestones" after a wedding, I'm feeling like I can incentivize my previous wedding clients to refer me for complimentary milestone shoots. If you have advice for successfully creating a client from Proposal to Engagement to Wedding, I would love to hear how you've found sustainable practices in communicating with your couples.

Thanks in advance! Here's to a busy booking season in the coming months! 💍

9 Comments
2024/12/29
22:42 UTC

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Ligthroom 14.1

LR 14 would like to access data from other apps??? What other apps and why? Anyone getting this kind of stuff 🤔🙀

12 Comments
2024/12/29
22:38 UTC

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Who are you hiring?

My question is based on my understanding that I approach my business like an employee rather than a business owner.

Currently, I am a one woman show with a once in a while assistant “employee” (not really because I pay cash).

I also pay someone to do my taxes but we do it like sole proprietor (I have an LLC).

I’m done treating it like a work with no boss and start looking at it and operating it like a business. And I need advice.

Any advice is welcome, but this question is focusing on who are you hiring to support your business.

14 Comments
2024/12/29
20:40 UTC

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Question about setting up my own keyboard shortcuts inside of Lightroom classic

So I use Lightroom classic to edit weddings. Over the years I have developed my own set of very useful Lightroom presets. The problem is I have several dozen of these and when I'm editing quickly it's really starts consuming time trying to scroll through the list to find the specific one that I want. What I'm curious about is, is it possible that I could set up my own keyboard shortcut for a specific preset in Lightroom? I'm not talking about functions, or tools, or anything else on the right hand side of the development module. I' I'm talking about the presets that you can define on the left hand side of the development module. Is it possible to come up with a combination of keystrokes that would trigger them? It's just cuz of the way I work. I can remember to do a two or three or four button combination shortcut as opposed to having to scroll through the various menus and sub menus. I think that would save me a lot of time when I'm editing several thousand images. Please let me know if you think this is possible and thank you so much

4 Comments
2024/12/29
18:37 UTC

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Content Creation Offerings

Most photographers can speak with other vendors both video and photo during dinner at a wedding at talk shop. We all know for the most part what each other is offering and usually know the areas market in terms of pricing. I don’t know a thing about what content creators are offering. Yes I get it, bts reels usually in vertical form and raw clips. I’ve heard. But what are the common offerings some of you are hearing about?

1 Comment
2024/12/29
17:49 UTC

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Brides

Anyone else have a few brides that have frustrated you this season? Unreasonable requests, when are photos going to be done? Because my mom keeps bugging me. I've honestly never had this issue even when I was cheaper. I've worked through it all, but man. Please tell me I'm not alone.

76 Comments
2024/12/29
17:31 UTC

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How was your week? (Official Thread): Successes, horror stories, shares, drama, anything!

11 Comments
2024/12/29
14:00 UTC

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First wedding photography job

I just applied for a wedding photography job at the same place I bartend at. Bartending has allowed me to network a bit and now I’ve developed enough confidence in my shooting to finally apply when the application went up. Although I have most of the gear I need (buying a speed light soon). My portfolio is scarce and mostly features a couple events/projects I’ve done. As someone who’s trying to come on as a second shooter, will having no wedding photos in my portfolio hurt my application? Do I need to butter up the supervisor and remind her about how I bartend at one of their venues and name drop some photographers? Or is that all too much? Really want to get this gig so any tips or suggestions would be so helpful. Thanks in advance!

4 Comments
2024/12/29
05:21 UTC

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Elopements cheaper?

Do you charge the same for elopements and weddings?

21 Comments
2024/12/29
04:39 UTC

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Pelican Air Users, show us how the inside of your case is set up.

I just got one and while I love the portability and that I can lock it, I'm a little at a loss as to how I want to stow my gear.

Would love some inspiration, if anyone wants to their arrangement.

5 Comments
2024/12/29
03:27 UTC

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Dual camera shooters, are both your camera bodies the same or different?

For those who shoot with two cameras, are both your camera bodies the same or different? Explain your reasons for having the same two bodies or different bodies. I need to make a decision and just want to hear what works best for everyone.

I'm upgrading my camera bodies and need some help with my decision. I've shot with two of the same DSLR bodies before, but have been shooting with one DSLR and one mirrorless for the last couple of years. I've found it to be a bit cumbersome to go back and forth between the different cameras on long days, due to the different button/finger placements and shooting methods. Also have to still use mostly DSLR lenses so I can change lenses back and forth between both bodies with a mirrorless adapter. I mainly shoot with 35mm and 85mm on wedding days, only switch to zooms when really needed for certain unpredictable sort of wedding days. I was initially planning to switch to two of the same mirrorless camera, but second guessing my decision now. Any advice and help is appreciated.

119 Comments
2024/12/29
00:34 UTC

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Best lens for wedding photography in YOUR opinion and best way to build a lens collection for someone who's just getting into photography?

As the title says, i'm curious to know your lens combo setup at all price and could u also share me great ways to build a lens collection for beginners.

I'd greatly appreciate any suggestions and advice. Thanksss

54 Comments
2024/12/28
19:07 UTC

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Help with Lens & Lighting Recommendations for Canon T7

Hi everyone,

I’m a live wedding painter who uses a Canon T7 for my references and photographing finished artwork and need advice on two fronts:

  1. Photographing Wedding References:

I often work in a mix of outdoor and indoor lighting conditions, and I’m struggling to get clear, well-lit photos. What lens would you recommend that handles both environments well?

  1. Photographing Finished Artwork:

I also need to take high-quality photos of my finished paintings for clients and social media. What lens would give me distortion-free, sharp images?

Currently I'm leaning towards Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM, but would like input from professionals!

Additionally, any lighting setups or accessories (like diffusers or tripods) that could help with these two needs would be much appreciated!

Thanks in advance for any advice!

4 Comments
2024/12/28
14:38 UTC

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