Candid With a Client: Why They Chose Me as Their Photographer

Aug 16

We live in the age where anyone can be a photographer. With 21st century technological advances, we now have access to snapping high quality photos at instant with our smart phones, or with a DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex). These days the cost of a professional camera is much more affordable, and this is why more and more people are taking the leap from being an amateur photographer to a professional one.

What may not be as obvious though, is that there is more to it than taking a good photo. There is also the element of human connection. It’s important to me, that my clients not only receive great images at the end of the session, but that they also feel comfortable during, and with any luck we can call each other friends by the end of it.

So, yes there are many photographers in the market, and each with a unique and interesting style. And, this can make finding the right one for you quite the process. I was curious about what the process was like for a client of mine, so I asked if I could ask her a couple questions about it, and what her experience was with me. Being the sweetheart she is, she happily agreed… and here’s what she had to say.

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1. How did you hear about me?

Before my wedding I researched a lot of Saskatoon photographers to capture our wedding as photography was one of the most important things for the day. I messaged lots of local photographers and checked out their online galleries and social media. Nicole’s photos stood out to me because of their candid and artistic style.

2. What were some important things to you when choosing a photographer?

I am interested in photography myself, I studied it in university. I was sick of seeing the same wedding photos in the same poses with forced smiles. Nicole captures genuine moments and is so creative with her photos. You receive beautiful pieces of art you can hang in your home. Looking at her portfolio online showed me how genuinely artistic that she is and I was confident that any photos I would receive I would treasure forever. Nicole was also easy to connect and communicate with and after our first meeting I knew we would get along great!

3. Was there a reason, in particular, you decided to book with me?

Our first meeting was great and I liked the sample of photos you sent! Easy to communicate with and easy to book. I was also super impressed that I received beautiful edited wedding photos in two weeks and even quicker with the Mother’s Day photos.

4. What type of shoot did we have together?

Nicole photographed our wedding and I cannot say enough good things about the photos I received. Then nine months after our wedding (ha!). I took part in the Mother’s Day mini shoot with Nicole and can’t believe that in 30 minutes the quality and selection of photos I received of our baby girl!

5. What did you hope to get out of the experience?

I wanted to capture all the emotions of our wedding day and capture first photos of our baby girl.

6. How did you feel going into the shoot day?

Confident that everything would go as planned.

7. How did you feel during the shoot?

Great! It was well organized and Nicole was able to take charge of my crazy relatives and friends and get the photos we needed in the short period of time we had between the ceremony and reception.

8. What do you like about the images you received?

Love them! There isn’t a single image that I don’t love and so many I treasure! I love that they are candid yet professional. All of the images are the same composition and can easily be viewed in a series.

9. Was there an image, in particular, that was your favourite? and why?

The photo of my husbands face when I came down the aisle was my favourite moment from my wedding and Nicole captured it! I also loved the formal photos of my husband and I, we actually look like we’re in a fairytale! From the Mother’s Day shoot I had a hard time choosing but I love the photo of my squishy cheeky baby.