Artvesta Studio

What is professional wedding photography in New York?

Professional photography in New York has always been a very competitive field with hundreds of emerging photographers trying to break into business every year. One can find a wide variety of style and price offerings. In the current digital age, professional digital cameras and free or next-to-free website solutions are widely available. This digital technology boom has created a chaos in what is supposed to be a highly professional industry. Browsing the web, a potential client can no longer fully trust a photographer’s portfolio because nowadays it has become too easy to put together a few “best shots”, leaving aside tons of overexposed out-of-focus poorly framed photographs.

In today’s sluggish economy consumers face a tough pressure to settle for budget friendly merchants, taking a huge risk of compromising their one-in-a-lifetime occasion’s precious memories. In my opinion, no matter how tough the economy is and how ubiquitous the technology has become, more often than not one gets what she pays for. 

Every time I see fairly low priced wedding video and photo packages, I ask myself how the studio that is offering such prices can afford to deliver a quality product.

For instance, Artvesta Studio never delivers any photo or video product without prior post production. The process of post production involves use of professional software and takes a decent amount of time. Think about it, a professional photographer takes between 1200 and 2000 pictures per wedding. How can a studio be able to touch up over a thousand pictures if it does not have a post production budget? How can the studio afford to use assistant photographers and lighting crew?

How do people find great wedding photographers in this digital turmoil? First, wedding photo and video shoppers probably want to be clear on what they are looking for. Is it the quality of the final product that matters? Is it the entire experience, including excellent customer service and outstanding products? Or is it the price that matters the most?

If you are a potential shopper, you might want to look for a combination of a great product, good customer service, and reasonable pricing policies. Figure out how efficient the business is, for how long has it been staying in business, whether it has more than one photographer and if yes, who is going to be documenting your special day?

I find the word of mouth to be very helpful in the search for a reliable, creative, and experienced wedding photography team. Ask your friends and relatives if they can recommend someone who has already earned their trust. Also always ask your potential photographer for references. Well established businesses have at least three names and phone numbers handy for you to call and speak with the business’s former clients.

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