Freelance vs Professional

I'm personally am having a "professional" photographer. But, that's not to say freelance photographers aren't profressional. Many people use them and save a lot of money. I think your FH idea is wonderful. Whoever you choose, make sure you see examples of their work, you may be surprised what they have to offer.

Look at it this way.....Freelancer are paid by who they can convince to buy their work...their work must be worthy in order to be purchase...they are not going to mess up on a job if they know that is where their next meal is coming from or to say the least to help pay the rent.

My first wedding was done by a Freelancer and let me tell yo something, he did an amazing job at an incredible price.

What you can do is ask him to see some of his work and get some names as referrals and actually talk to those people....what is the worst that can happen. Exhaust both avenues before you decide, that way you will know exactly what you are getting into.

[quote="SeptBride"]I'm personally am having a "professional" photographer. But, that's not to say freelance photographers aren't profressional. Many people use them and save a lot of money. I think your FH idea is wonderful. Whoever you choose, make sure you see examples of their work, you may be surprised what they have to offer.
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Great advice Askalot. Seeing examples of a professional or freelance is something you should definitely do.

That is a good idea, however I would just stick with a professional cause they have many years in there fields and they know what brides & Grooms want and how they want it. Not many people hire freelance photographer or videographer.

[quote="HapplyMarried505"]That is a good idea, however I would just stick with a professional cause they have many years in there fields and they know what brides & Grooms want and how they want it. Not many people hire freelance photographer or videographer.
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Hello whose to say the same things does not apply for a FREELANCER............

okay..please tell me what the difference is between a freelance and a professional

Freelance is basically someone that doesn't have a full time job or is doing it part time. They may have just recieved their degree or certificate in photography. Some work for newspapers, colleges, etc. A professional is someone that's been doing this for a while and owns or work in a photography studio. That's the best I can do...:-)

[quote="QueenAkasha"]Hey everybody,

I need advice. My fH and I would love having a videographer and photographer at a decent price. However, my FH rather have a freelancer then a Professional.[/quote]

Welcome back Akasha!

A freelance photogapher is USUALLY a professional. They just work job to job or on specific projects. They may have another "main" job and this one on the side but do not assume that the quality of work is less than a studio photographer or videographer.

Find out what each package entails with both the studio photographer and the freelancer and get a contract from which ever one you choose.

Look at samples of their work. Pick the vendor whose work most represents the kind of photos you visualize YOUR OWN wedding pics to be.

And most importantly choose a WEDDING photographer/videographer. All photography is not the same and here is where you want a specialist.

[quote="Rosetta"]

A freelance photogapher is USUSALLY a professional. They just work job to job or on specific projects. They may have another "main" job and this one on the side but do not assume that the quality of work is less than a studio photographer or videographer.

Find out what each package entails with both the studio photographer and the freelancer and get a contract from which ever one you choose.

Look at samples of their work. Pick the vendor whose work most represents the kind of photos you visualize YOUR OWN wedding pics to be.

And most importantly choose a WEDDING photographer/videographer. All photography is not the same and here is where you want a specialist.
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That's exactly what I just said Rosie. lol

[quote="SeptBride"]Freelance is basically someone that doesn't have a full time job or is doing it part time. They may have just recieved their degree or certificate in photography. Some work for newspapers, colleges, etc. A professional is someone that's been doing this for a while and owns or work in a photography studio. That's the best I can do...:-)
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Yes you did!

lol - lol Thanks for cosigning for me Charly. I knew you had my back. lol

[quote="HapplyMarried505"]That is a good idea, however I would just stick with a professional cause they have many years in there fields and they know what brides & Grooms want and how they want it. Not many people hire freelance photographer or videographer.[/quote]
And this is why you must sit in silence when you don't have a clue...
[quote="Rosetta"]A freelance photogapher is USUSALLY a professional. They just work job to job or on specific projects. They may have another "main" job and this one on the side but do not assume that the quality of work is less than a studio photographer or videographer.[/quote]
Which is why you should feel confident in going with a free agent...
[quote="SeptBride"]Freelance is basically someone that doesn't have a full time job or is doing it part time. They may have just recieved their degree or certificate in photography. Some work for newspapers, colleges, etc. A professional is someone that's been doing this for a while and owns or work in a photography studio. That's the best I can do...:-)[/quote]
Thank you for putting it in simple terms ;)
As you see, we must REALLY be careful who you hire to handle your event.

[quote="Niquey"]Thank you for putting it in simple terms ;)
As you see, we must REALLY be careful who you hire to handle your event.[quote]

R.O.T.F.L.M.B.A.O.HHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! catch me someone hhhhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[quote="phenomonique"]That is a good idea, however I would just stick with a professional cause they have many years in there fields and they know what brides & Grooms want and how they want it. Not many people hire freelance photographer or videographer.
And this is why you must sit in silence when you don't have a clue...
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okay..thats it for me today. I can't take ya'll anymore. I don't know what everybody had for luch, but ya'll are on a roll. I swear if I get fired for being loud in here, me, FH and son are coming to live with one of ya'll

[quote="nlbostic"]That is a good idea, however I would just stick with a professional cause they have many years in there fields and they know what brides & Grooms want and how they want it. Not many people hire freelance photographer or videographer.
And this is why you must sit in silence when you don't have a clue...

okay..thats it for me today. I can't take ya'll anymore. I don't know what everybody had for luch, but ya'll are on a roll. I swear if I get fired for being loud in here, me, FH and son are coming to live with one of ya'll
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Bossie girl I busting a cap in here..I can't take it amymore, My cheeks hurt hhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaa

OH NO!!!! THERE ARE 2 CRAZIES ON AT THE SAME TIME - PLEASE CHARLY AND NIQUEY GO SIT DOWN SOMEWHERE!!!!!!!

Too late!!!.........ya'll don gone and start me up......

Y'all got me in tears!!!

I am just a wretch (Encarta Dictionary definition "somebody who is in trouble").....but at least I don't purge....if ya thinking it, ya might as well say it cause it is just as bad and that is a sin.... tired telling ya'll I ain't going to hell for purging :-)

You ladies are too much!

Once again, I have no knowledge of freelance photographers , so I don't respond! I'm using a videographer by the way. You guys are so funny!

I am a sister that can appreciate a good laugh! With Charly and Niquey on duty, I know I will get one.

Ya'll better buckle up cause I here 8:30 am - 4:30 pm....

I just put my seat belt on, if yall know what I know ya better do the same thing!!!! Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!

HOW did I miss this yesterday?????? Be careful whomever you select. There are many people in this industry who are said to be professionals but...... may in fact be clueless. Check the product and references!

[quote="coppertone"]HOW did I miss this yesterday?????? Be careful whomever you select. There are many people in this industry who are said to be professionals but...... may in fact be clueless. Check the product and references!
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You're right on with this one!

Come round me talking that crap I will roll you right out....I wanna see ya birth certificate, ALL school records from K4, license, registration, driver's license, family tree, your family timeline back to the slavery, reference from all past clients and I am definitely going to talk to each of them (don't think you gonna have your sister type no letter and make me think that's a client) and I want all this before I pay you a cent or even before I consider paying you a cent. Tink you gonna mess up my wedding - the devil is a liar!!!

OMG, HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!! That's it! I can't take no more yall!!!!!

Hey and check this out....I pay you all my money and you don't know what the hell you doing you gatta go call or write your friend.....don't make me cuss....

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!! That's it now my vocal cords are damaged!!!!

[quote="CharlotteModebe"]Come round me talking that crap I will roll you right out....I wanna see ya birth certificate, ALL school records from K4, license, registration, driver's license, family tree, your family timeline back to the slavery, reference from all past clients and I am definitely going to talk to each of them (don't think you gonna have your sister type no letter and make me think that's a client) and I want all this before I pay you a cent or even before I consider paying you a cent. Tink you gonna mess up my wedding - the devil is a liar!!!
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Charly if you don't change that quote I am going to get fired for laughing so hard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are on verbal restrictions. ( a new punishment) (smile)

That's a good one Copper, because the corner doesn't have any effect on some people, because they are there so much!!!!

I know right?

Yep!

See I had to leave y'all for a little while and y'all were still cutting up. I have to leave again soon because y'all are tooooo much for me. I'm getting a headached. lol

Askalot somebody called the paramedics, but they are taking too long.

Hey ya never know...someone on here my be a paramedic...

Happy you wouldn't happen to be a paramedic ah?

[quote="coppertone"]Charly if you don't change that quote I am going to get fired for laughing so hard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are on verbal restrictions. ( a new punishment) (smile)
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I am not changing it...laugh soft

LAWD HAMERSY!!!!!...STOP IT...I can't take it

The paramedics have just arrived, they are taking me out on a stretcher......haaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh no before I let them take me outta here I better ask for their credentials!!!!!!!!!!!!

[quote="CharlotteModebe"]Charly if you don't change that quote I am going to get fired for laughing so hard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are on verbal restrictions. ( a new punishment) (smile)

I am not changing it...laugh soft
[/quote]Have you tried to laugh quietly and read our emails? This is bananas!!!!!!!! Is there anyone out there that's a paramedic? A couple of our sistas are in need. Travel won't be a problem because we have people here where money won't be an issue. Let me be real. I am not one of those fortunate people but let's get our sistas some assistance!

We need all the assistance we can get. I just hurt myself trying to laugh quietly!!!!

Yes...reading emails and trying not to laugh causes my face and ears to burn...so I can relate....

I give up. I just have to laugh. This is better than comic view because it is not rehearsed!

Yes it is. Real LIVE.