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Master Photographer Warns: “Don't Let an Inferior Photographer Ruin Your Wedding”

Announcement posted by Peter Edwards Photography 29 May 2013

Master wedding photographer in Perth discusses why 58% of wedding insurance vendor claims are against photographers and videographers.
Perth, WA, May 29, 2013 - Recently, Travelers Insurance Company released a document analysing wedding insurance claims during 2012. According to Travelers' data, 24% of all claims are against vendors, such as caterers, DJ's, and wedding planners. A shocking 58% of all vendor claims were against either photographers or videographers.

These numbers don't even take into account issues over quality, which aren't an insurance issue. All quality issues have to be taken to court.

Peter Edwards, owner of Peter Edwards Photography, and an expert wedding photographer in Perth, is an experienced photographer who specialises in weddings. He is accredited by the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP), and has attained a Double Master Photography, and is also a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP).

Edwards is a very “in-demand” wedding photographer who has over 20 years experience as a specialist wedding photographer. Edwards says that he is not surprised at the numbers from the Travelers Insurance release.

According to Edwards, “The sad reality is that there are too many inferior hobbyists offering their services as wedding photographers. Photography is one of those fields where anyone can put together a website representing themselves as a photographer, when in fact they may be a glorified amateur with virtually no professional experience. More and more we are seeing hobbyists who’ve spent a couple of thousand dollars on a digital camera and a couple of accessories and taken “a few great shots”, thinking he or she is a professional photographer.”

Edwards has formulated a basic set of rules to ensure that a wedding is photographed by a quality photographer:

Hire an AIPP Accredited Photographer

This is not the only requirement by any means, but if someone doesn't care enough to fulfil the requirements to become an Accredited Photographer with the  AIPP, they probably won't care enough to do a professional job photographing your wedding.

Hire a Wedding Specialist


Many “wedding photographers” are photographing weddings as a part-time gig. They may or may not be in the business during the week. There is a specific skill set required to be a professional wedding photographer; people skills, empathy, anticipation, creativity, styling and posing people to look their best. If your friend usually photographs landscapes or models, you might want to look again. Even photographing kids is vastly different to photographing a wedding.

As well as knowing what lighting to use and what camera angles will work best, wedding specialists can anticipate and be ready to capture what might be coming next. They have a wealth of experience in creating as well as capturing images. They can put people at ease and ensure the couple’s wishes are fulfilled. They also keep in mind that it is your special day, and that the photographs they are taking will preserve your most cherished memories for a lifetime.

Do Your Due Diligence: Look at their Portfolio Samples

People can exaggerate or embellish their qualifications and experience. Ask to see a number of real weddings - from start to finish, not just a selection of their 20 best pics. Ask for recommendations, how many weddings they’ve photographed and how do they see the day running. These are questions they should be able to answer off the top of their head. If they have trouble answering, they probably aren't ready to do a really professional job yet. Don’t be disappointed - move on to a professional specialist wedding photographer.
 
Demand a Professional

Ultimately, you cannot leave the preservation of your most cherished memories to chance. You simply must demand a professional. Your special day deserves nothing less.

Peter Edwards, owner and operator of Peter Edwards Photography, is a double master photographer who specialises in weddings. For more information on how to have one of Perth's best preserve the memories of your special day, call (08) 9316 2465.

To see some stunning images from weddings they’ve photographed, please visit their website: http://www.peteredwardsphoto.com.au/