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How do I approach friends about serving as my wedding photographer (or should I even consider asking)? |
My good friend recently moved across the country with her new husband and children. Her husband is a professional fine arts photographer and very talented. They are coming in town for a visit to friends/family & when I see them at dinner, I thought maybe I could ask if he would consider serving as my wedding photographer. I like the idea because: 1) I know money is a major issue for them & might otherwise stop them from attending our wedding - I could channel my "photographer" money into flying their family out. 2) I know the husband is very shy & behind a camera might actually be a *more* socially comfortable situation for him. 3) The central theme of our wedding is that we want it to personal & intimate (for example, my Uncle is serving as the officiant). So I have determined it would be a neat idea & a great wedding gift from them to us, but is it even possible to bring up such an idea with tact? I want to know: 1) Should I even ask? 2) How? Pick your words carefully and tactfully and start out by saying that you love his work and it would be such an honor to have him do your pictures. I wouldn't ask for it to be done as a wedding gift, but you can ask for a price and see if they offer it as a gift. Good luck and congratulations! i would not ask... because of you do not like the pics then you will be mad at that person for ever... just hire one... If your friend is a really good photographer I would ask and offer a decent pay. but if you just want them to do it.. Not really a great Idea. besides that I would want to be a part of the viewers and enjoy the wedding not work it.. Sure, you can ask... Tell them you'd much rather someone you know and love and trust did your photography, and you were wondering whether they'd do it as a wedding gift to you. Mention covering their transportation costs, but also mention that you will completely understand if they don't feel comfortable doing it. Make sure to tell them that you'll be happy to have them at the wedding either way. Yes you should ask. Propose that you will fly the whole family out and tell them how much it would mean to you as all of the participants of your wedding are close friends and family. my sister in law did our wedding photos and i was happy about that. just come out and tell them that you think he is talented and you would love to have him as your photographer and you are willing to fly the family out for him to do this and them to be at your wedding, and you think it would be a fabulous gift from them to you...and you would be honored for him to take part in your special day! I would definitely ask him. Especially if you are close friends with his wife. I would just approach him and say "Joe, I love your work and it would be an honor to me if you would consider doing the photography for my wedding." If he states that he would love to, but can't afford to fly back in, say "Well, I have that figured out as well. You see, I have X dollars set aside to hire a photographer and I think it would be more than enough to fly you out and to take care of any film and processing that you need" Somewhere in the conversation, you need to make sure that he understands that he won't be letting you down if he turns you down it was just that when you thought of a intimate ceremony and beautiful photographs that he was the first person who came to mind, but that if he isn't comfortable being the photographer, their being at your ceremony is enough for you. He needs to know that he can say no and not mess up your friendship with his wife. |
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