It’s important to remember that wedding photography is a business, and there are times when you probably shouldn’t take an assignment. If the match isn’t right, and/or if it’s simply going to take more of your time and energy than it’s worth, it’s usually a good business decision to turn it down.
Giving a couple to look at one book annoys them both. People look at books at different speeds. The bride wants to take forever, and she doesn’t want to really look at your work, she wants to look at what OTHER brides did (“hmmm…weird dresses…”). And the groom just wants to go home.
You know, I will often say, “I like this image.” And Indrani will say, “Well, what is it that you like about it?” And my answer will be, “Well, I just like it.” That’s an egotistical perspective, and she points out that it really doesn’t matter what you yourself like. It’s important to analyze who you’re trying to reach with the image.
