I sometimes wonder whether or not to include client testimonials. It could sound like I’m tooting my own horn, but I know clients who say it’s really important to see … after all, there’s a lot more to wedding photography than just photos on a Web site. It’s also about personal relations, business practices, consistent quality, and a thousand other things. I got a kick out of David’s wonderful note and figured I would put it here as a sample. He’s a cinematographer and Director of Photography for Head Case, among other things, and his knowledge of the field shows in his writing.
Ryan,
I can’t tell you how happy we are that you were available to shoot our wedding. Even just looking at the initial shots you put together for the slideshow (which the guests were able to see at the event!), I can already see that our instinct to work with you was correct.
There’s always a chance when you look at a photographer’s portfolio (or a DPs reel for that matter) that what you’re looking at is not so much an indication of the artist’s style and consistency, but just a few great images– the needles from a haystack of mediocrity. After viewing the gallery of images you sent, this is clearly not the case with you. The types of moments and the “eye” that drew us into your work on your website are totally consistent with what you did for (and with) us. I’m sure you could tell that I’m not terribly comfortable in front of the camera. But you did a GREAT job of capturing really nice moments of me and the wedding party.
And thanks for turning this around so quickly!
Best,
David
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