As I scanned through my heart began to sink with each passing photo. They just weren't what I had hoped they would be. As someone who dreams of one day being a photographer, I have a very specific idea of what a quality photograph looks like. And, I wasn't finding very many in those 1500. I kept looking for "that photo" that would one day line the wall of our first home, or be the thank you gift we give our parents...but it wasnt there. I was beginning to think that Gustavo and I just weren't photogenic enough, or maybe our wedding didn't provide the right atmosphere.
My friend Jessica is quitting Caterpillar to try her luck at photography. Sounds familiar right? Anyways I was talking with her about her opinion on handing CD's with unedited photos to her customers. She shed some light and also made me feel better that there is no possible way that the photographer could have edited 1500 photographs in the turnaround time necessary and expected for the wedding industry. I should trust that some of those blah photos where my Groom and I look fantastic can be turned into frame worthy.
I am concerned that it will be difficult to pick out the photos we want printed to complete our package without knowing what they will look like edited. Jessica suggested that we pick out a few, ask him to edit them, send them back, and then make a decision. Great Idea!! We will also be in the Dominican Republic in June so we can pick up the photos then.
And, that is where I have to give a little of advice. If you are shopping for photo packages...make sure you know exactly what you are getting in your package. I personally had my heart set on something that my photographer did not intend to give me. Ask really good questions to ensure you get what you want. Maybe it would have helped if my photographer didn't only speak Spanish and the packages weren't only written out in Spanish :)
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