We first met Diane at one of the bridal shows last year. She stopped by our booth to check out our work. I remember her because she was wearing a beautiful red jacket, and I’ve been looking for one for myself ever since.
As much work as the bridal shows were, in terms of prepping the display booth, and then being up on our feet all day, they proved to be successful for us. We’ve had extra attention on the website and booked more than a handful of weddings already. We originally signed up because we’d recently rebranded the company and wanted to get some more public recognition. But reflecting back on how they went I realized something. Face to face interaction definitely holds more weight than social media. Whether we like to admit it or not, we naturally make judgements and semi-conclusions about others almost instantaneously after meeting a new person. Its nothing to be ashamed of, our people skills strive off of this instinct. If a positive vibe is felt right away, there is a much likelier chance a short conversation could endure and possibly even a new friendship.
Nowadays brides are able to plan weddings almost entirely with the use of the internet. It’s a wonderful tool. As photographers we work hard to portray our personalities through our blog and website. We want people to book with us because they like our quality of work, our photographic style, and like us as people. This is why we have free consultations with everyone. Its as important for us as it is for the couple interviewing us. We need to get a good vibe from our lovely clients too.
We got a good vibe from Diane and Landon at the consultation right away. They were warm and friendly, honest about what they wanted from the photography, and they’re connection as a couple was apparent as they excitedly told us about their wedding plans. They are getting married this August and last week we went to visit them at their home in Sylvan Lake Alberta for some engagement pictures. They’re new puppy Hank made an appearance in the pictures too!
Enjoy.
Steph
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