I've had clients who approved my first draft and clients who went through 10 drafts. I've had brides who censored any image that didn't show them in a flattering light and others who requested I include the goofiest, scariest pictures of them I had taken. Like the proverbial box of choclates, you never know what you're gonna get.
I just finished uploading an album to the printer for Cheryl and Matt. Cheryl holds the Booray Perry Photography record for most revisions (certificate in the mail). The way I see it, while it may be true that I spent more time on her album than expected, it's also true that anyone who is as intense about their wedding album as Cheryl is someone who will cherish and display the album proudly for years to come. As an artist, that's the best thing you can hope for. Plus, Cheryl is about the sweetest person on the planet (and a teacher!)
A sure sign that someone is serious about their album is when they agree to pose for pictures before the ceremony. They know that after the ceremony there isn't always enough time to get everything they want because of family and friends and the demands of the day. Posing before the ceremony with no distractions is always preferred by photographers.
A sure sign that someone is serious about their album is when they agree to pose for pictures before the ceremony. They know that after the ceremony there isn't always enough time to get everything they want because of family and friends and the demands of the day. Posing before the ceremony with no distractions is always preferred by photographers.
One of the things that we worked on quite a bit with her album was the backgrounds. Typically, I like to use backgrounds that are images taken at the reception. In Cheryl's case, the reception was in a room that was very white. White walls, white ceiling, white floor... white. This led to white backgrounds which didn't do enough to bring out the colors in the pictures. So, I used vintage paper patterns on some of the pages to add some color to the backgrounds.
