Alright everyone calm down ! Take a breath, take a few more, then take some more.
The point of this post ? Donât rush into booking someone to photograph your wedding, donât feel pressured into making a decision because someone is putting the squeeze on you or using 1980âs sales tactics.
The truth of the matter is you will never see a top, in demand wedding photographer emploring people to book them in case they miss out. The reality is, itâs a competitive market, there are ten thousand wedding photographers to every couple in the UK (made up facts are the best), but the good ones, the ones who know there are couples out there just waiting to find them are confident that the right couples will find them, they sit back and let it happen - no pressure, no sales tactics, no âhurry up before itâs too lateâ patter.
Anyone stating just how busy they are is, unfortunately, not really that busy.
While some people do book years in advance because they absolutely want a specific photographer during the popular wedding months (and yes I do have bookings for 2022 already), a lot of people are leaving it later and later to find a photographer. Over the last few years Iâve seen this happening more and more.
So, while itâs certainly advisable if you want someone specific to book early (whoâs type of pictures and approach isnât so common) , please donât be fooled by the - âdates filling up fast, book nowâ brigade, itâs a load of claptrap and chances are theyâre desperate.
Make sure youâre 100% certain before you hand over a deposit. Take your time and be sure.
