http://www.photographik.org support@photographik.org http://www.photographik.org/blurbits/hollyeschumacher Blurbit entries from Hollye Schumacher en hollye@hollye.com http://www.photographik.org/imagestore/1/188/logo.jpg http://www.photographik.org/blurbits/hollyeschumacher http://www.photographik.org/blurbits/hollyeschumacher/253/rockin'-engagement-session-=-rockin'-wedding-images http://www.photographik.org/blurbits/hollyeschumacher/253/rockin'-engagement-session-=-rockin'-wedding-images http://www.photographik.org/blurbits/hollyeschumacher/253/rockin'-engagement-session-=-rockin'-wedding-images Wed 12 Nov 2008 22:13:51 GMT
Before each engagement session, I always ask my clients to fill out a questionnaire asking them about each other.  Questions such as: 
How would you describe your relationship?  playful, energetic, traditional
What do you like to do together? hike, bike, dance
What is your favorite restaurant? (possibly a place where you can photograph and they can relax)
What type of images are you expecting?  Artistic, modern, playful, sexy

Not only does this help you get to know your clients better and act as a source of inspiration for the location, but it also shows them that you are interested in knowing more about them, which is HUGELY important.  Of course, it's easy to say, "I'm the photographer, I should know what type of images they want." But it's that type of thinking that keeps photographers strapped into a singular way of thinking and shooting. 

I find that by going deeper I'm able to customize the engagement experience and create images that go beyond your typical engagement shots.  So when the wedding day comes and I politely ask them if they would lay down in the grass/dirt/ground (choose one), jump, run, or twirl they gladly say yes, because they trust me and my vision.

For a peek into two recent customized engagement sessions, check out my blog www.Hollye.net



]]> http://www.photographik.org/blurbits/hollyeschumacher/77/Read-this-article-and-pass-it-on--- http://www.photographik.org/blurbits/hollyeschumacher/77/Read-this-article-and-pass-it-on--- http://www.photographik.org/blurbits/hollyeschumacher/77/Read-this-article-and-pass-it-on--- Tue 13 May 2008 03:53:13 GMT It is everything a bride should know about hiring a photographer all summed into 10 quick statements.
It is well written, concise, and 100% true. 

Kudos to you Scarlett!]]> http://www.photographik.org/blurbits/hollyeschumacher/13/beautiful-site http://www.photographik.org/blurbits/hollyeschumacher/13/beautiful-site http://www.photographik.org/blurbits/hollyeschumacher/13/beautiful-site Tue 15 Jan 2008 06:31:16 GMT
cheers,
hollye]]>