Do you all know about Seth Goodman Photography? I have mentioned him a few times, and have featured some of his work on my blog but you haven't seen anything until you have seen the beautiful shots that he recently sent over to recap some of his 2008 weddings. Man, I love his work! He is the best at getting the money shot...you know the one that brings tears to your eyes even if you don't know who the couple is. He really is an expert at showing the couples love. Anyway, you have to check out his blog to see some of his real weddings! He puts them in montages that are set to music. They really are something to see! I recently had the chance to probe Seth for some of his thoughts, and thought that I would share.
1. Besides the usual questions about cost, what are the top three questions that potential clients ask?
Clients typically want to know if they get black and white and other manipulated photos with their photos. I typically pick out up to a quarter of their images and will add those artistic touches. They also want to know what my shooting style is. I love being a fly on the wall, and making the photos as they naturally happen. I try to always carry to cameras, one for natural light and one flash. Then I don't have to use the flash as much, which allows me to be as unobtrusive as possible. Of course there is always times when we need to do some formal posing. Brides and Grooms also want to know where is the best spot for engagement session. My response is typically what do you like to do together. If you like to go on hikes then maybe the foothills or the bosque. Or if you are into going out then maybe downtown or nob hill. There are so many beautiful places around here. The trick is finding one that matches your personality.
2. How quickly are you able to have proofs completed for your clients?
The photos are posted online in a week or two and then the physical proofs come in a week or so after that.
3. What is your favorite part about weddings?
I really like the toast. It's really fun to hear what friends and family have to say about the bride and groom. Some my favorite photos come from the toast.
Clients typically want to know if they get black and white and other manipulated photos with their photos. I typically pick out up to a quarter of their images and will add those artistic touches. They also want to know what my shooting style is. I love being a fly on the wall, and making the photos as they naturally happen. I try to always carry to cameras, one for natural light and one flash. Then I don't have to use the flash as much, which allows me to be as unobtrusive as possible. Of course there is always times when we need to do some formal posing. Brides and Grooms also want to know where is the best spot for engagement session. My response is typically what do you like to do together. If you like to go on hikes then maybe the foothills or the bosque. Or if you are into going out then maybe downtown or nob hill. There are so many beautiful places around here. The trick is finding one that matches your personality.
2. How quickly are you able to have proofs completed for your clients?
The photos are posted online in a week or two and then the physical proofs come in a week or so after that.
3. What is your favorite part about weddings?
I really like the toast. It's really fun to hear what friends and family have to say about the bride and groom. Some my favorite photos come from the toast.
4. As a small business owner what has been your and/or your business' greatest accomplishment?
I really like the fact that I have created photos that people will cherish for the rest of their lives and hopefully for generations to come.
5. Please think of something clever to say! I can't think of a 5th one!
When I meet old friends and they find out that I am wedding photographer their reaction is typically "wow that must stressful." It really isn't that stressful. At times your equipment can do wacky things, but that is why I always carry at least to back ups of everything I need to shoot a wedding. The hardest part of doing this job is the many hours in front a computer editing the images. My goal is to give my clients the absolute best photos possible.
Thanks Seth, It's always a pleasure! Send over work whenever you'd like!
