Changed My Website Again

This has turned into a bit of compulsion, changing my website. However I keep thinking of ways to make it better. I also had to add pictures from Mike and Carly's wedding, as well as their slideshow. If you have a chance check it out, read through the sections and let me know if you see any typos, or links that don't work or thing that just don't make sense. Also let me know if there is to much text on the philosophy and how we work sections. Just basically give me your impressions. Thanks for everyone's help. www.schaeferphotography.net

We Did It!

Well after taking all of the pictures, and loading them onto the computer, and looking through all of them (almost 2,000 to be exact) and then creating a slideshow and posting them to the internet; I can say that Mike and Carly's wedding was a HUGE success. Jess and I were amazed at how the pictures came out, we knew they were going to be great, but I think we did even better than we expected. Of course we had two very photogenic people to photograph, and a very good looking group of bridesmaids and groomsmen. It was a long day and like I said we took a lot of pictures, but we got every shot we wanted and more. I am very confident that these pictures are going to speak for themselves when it comes to marketing and trying to sell myself to other brides and grooms. The slideshow that Jess put together is also incredible; it makes a huge impact. You can watch it here www.schaeferphotography.net Please let me know what you think about the pictures and the slideshow, you can also click on my wedding blog to read a bit more about the wedding; and remember please refer me to anyone you know who needs a photographer. You are going to be my best source of advertising, and I thank everyone who has helped me in this new venture.

It's Almost the Big Day

Well I have charged up my camera batteries, I rented a second camera, and I bought another memory card. I visited the church, reception site, Red Rocks and another park each three times. I have read through two wedding photography books and looked at literally thousands of pictures online. I think I'm ready. This coming Saturday I will be photographing Mike and Carly's wedding. I am extremely excited, hopefully prepared enough to produce some really great pictures. I am lucky because I know the bride and groom, and a majority of the bridesmaids and groomsmen; this will allow for a more relaxed atmosphere in which to photograph everyone. I am extremely excited because I will now have another set of wedding pictures to put on my website and in my portfolio. It is going to be very helpful as I begin to meet clients and go to bridal shows. Right now I am lacking in the number of weddings that I have photographed, so every time I photograph one, I gain invaluable experience and practice. So, yes, I am excited and ready for Saturday.

A Very Quick, Very Random Thought

Over the holidays I have watched every episode of Arrested Development on DVD, thanks to Jon Fitzpatrick. There were three seasons and it was cancelled about a year ago, apparently no one watched it. Which is a shame because it is one of the funniest, most cleverly written and well acted comedies I have ever watched. Every episode is hilarious and the entire story line is great. But apparently people weren't ready for a show like that. Hopefully you have seen some episodes, if not, rent it or somehow start watching them. They are absolutely great.

Schaefer Photography LLC

Well it is official, I am now a Limited Liability Company (LLC). It is kind of like a corporation with less paperwork. Basically it makes my business a separate entity from myself. By creating an LLC (or a corporation) you give yourself some liability protection, and you have to pay taxes for the LLC separately from yourself. It does involve some more record keeping, but that won't be a big deal.

I had my first wedding show last Sunday, it was at the Boettcher Mansion where I have signed up for their vendor referral program. I pay them ($900) and I get to be in three wedding shows, I am on their vendor referral list and their event manager will personally recommend me to certain brides and grooms. I will also have the opportunity to network and meet other wedding professionals. The show went pretty well, I met and talked to some brides and grooms, I was also able to better gauge the competition. I met a few photographers who said they would be happy to meet with me and answer any questions that I may have. So all in all it was a very successful day, and I am certain that being a part of the Boettcher Mansion will be very beneficial to me. It also showed me that I do have some work to do. I am getting very excited for Mike and Carly's wedding in two weeks. To be able to add to my portfolio, is going to be extremely helpful.

I have a lot of work to do, and I know things aren't going to be easy, but I feel that I am setting myself up and putting things into place that will help me be successful.