Today was rather special. As a member of an online wedding community, we sometimes have the opportunity to meet other photographers that we have previously only known from the online forums.
Today I had coffee and chat with John and Joe, and their respective wives. It was a good opportunity to share stories, talk about the business of wedding photography, and understand more about the future of photography in general.
One common thread we all seemed to find is that in the wedding industry there are many different kinds of photographers. At the same time, there are many different kinds of needs from our potential clients. Only when the two fit each other is there a good relationship.
I’ve found that we have bonded with many of our clients, both wedding and portrait. We have been so blessed by wonderful couples and amazing families who have come to us not only for photography, but for an experience that benefits both of us. It’s wonderful how many people we have made friends with in the last several years. It has been a pleasure that so many of our clients have trusted us to continue to be their photographer.
If I took anything away from a get-together with other photographers today, it is that we are doing so much better because we have established great relationships with our clients.