wedding photographers are soooo expensive!!!! At my sisters wedding she had one and my aunt was also taking pictures just to take them, and my aunts were better than the professionals! Would it be wrong to ask her to take pictures at my wedding instead of just coming to enjoy herself?
2007-08-30 04:38:13 · 19 answers · asked by nytengayle13 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I would bring up the idea for it. You never know, she might enjoy taking pictures.
Its always good to bring up the idea and the thought, then to just assume.
Ask her, you just might get the answer you are looking for!
2007-08-30 04:45:44 · answer #1 · answered by - Andrew - 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We had considered asking family members to take our photos as some of them are quite good amateur photographers. But we decided against it because we want our families to be guests at our wedding, not employees. Also, if the pictures didn't come out well, we didn't want to create any strained relationships. It's ok to be upset with the professional photographer and talk about what a bad job they did, but you can't do that with family. We didn't want to put the burden on them for the amateur photographs to be so important, when they don't have the trianing or equipment for it. Sometimes it's best not to mix business and family. For $650, it's worth it to us to hire a professional who knows what she's doing. Go ahead and let your aunt take amateur photos, and by all means get prints of the good ones, but don't put the pressure on her to be THE photographer, and do let her enjoy herself at your wedding.
2007-08-30 12:03:52 · answer #2 · answered by Trivial One 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should definitely ask your aunt if taking photos is something she would like to do. If she really doesn't want to do it, she can always decline the offer. Even though she may take your photos as a gift, you should still offer to pay her. Or give her a nice gift to say thanks. definitely ask her.
I agree - wedding photographers are ridiculously expensive. I have a friend who is an excellent hobbyist photographer, and she's going to take photos for my wedding for a fraction of the cost of a professional wedding photographer.
2007-08-30 12:33:09 · answer #3 · answered by SE 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh difficult- if it were me, I'd be thrilled to be doing you a favour, what a fab wedding present- one that has no financial etc gain. I've not been to many weddings, but the photographer only takes pictures at certain times, it wouldn't be she's on her feet the whole time. And not only that people would smile better and be more relaxed with her, so the photos would be more natural.
2007-08-30 11:47:06 · answer #4 · answered by D P 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No way would it be rude!! If she was taking so many great shots at your sisters she probably love to take pictures. She would probably love to do it for your as well and feel honored to do it. You should offer some form of payment though, it is a nice gesture ( if she says no to cash get her a gift card to a spa). Then you have great photos and your aunt can relax another day. Best wishes and good luck! I hope I helped.
2007-08-30 14:13:01 · answer #5 · answered by typicalcagirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think its rude to ask but i would be prepared for a 'no' just in case. She may want to enjoy your wedding instead of taking pictures. But on the other hand she may be so happy that you like her work enough to ask. So let her decide.
2007-08-30 12:21:26 · answer #6 · answered by Pretty Blues 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No don't tell her directly. Tell her how you feel about her pictures being better than the professional's. She will probably be flattered and volunteer herself. But don't ask her to take the pictures for you. She may not feel angered or upset but she would rather be asked to come as a guest than photographer!
2007-08-30 11:56:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't see the harm in asking. If you really liked the quality of the ones she took at your sisters wedding why not see if she'd like to do yours. She may find it quite an honor. You may also want to offer to pay her for her time, since she will have to be "working" instead of "enjoying" herself. You never know until you ask, the worst case scenario she says no.
2007-08-30 11:53:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could talk to her about it. Let her know that it is ok if she just wants to sit at the wedding and not take pictures for you.
2007-08-30 12:39:00 · answer #9 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to her and see how she feels about it. Tell her how impressed you were with her photos and ask her if she'd be willing to take pictures on your day.
Go to her expecting to pay her. Ask her how much she feels would be appropriate. It's possible she may agree to do it in lieu of giving a gift. I've sung for people's weddings and done just that.
Good luck!
2007-08-30 12:54:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
she may find it to be an honor to do so.... picture taking is just as important if not more important as your chosen wedding party.... you could consider having more than one person to take pictures.... so to share the responsibility as well as letting your aunt enjoy the wedding as well....
2007-08-30 11:46:29 · answer #11 · answered by Jeanette 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋