I have just had to email another lovely couple today and tell them that I am NOT available to shoot their wedding next year. They sounded so nice and I know I would have enjoyed working with them. I get about 6 enquiries per day for various dates and it really upsets me when I have to turn people away for 2008 but it re-enforces the simple fact that good photographers get booked up at least 18 months in advance. I am still getting enquiries for the key summer dates next year and I really wonder how these couples are going to find a good photographer this late in the day. I have limited availability for 2009, never mind 2008 and people have already started asking about 2010!
If you read this and are planning a wedding for 2009 and beyond - I urge you to book your photographer as soon as you possibly can to avoid disappointment. Not to mention the fact that prices could increase and you'll be kicking yourself! So, when you find a photographer you like, remember that there are hundreds of couples getting married on your date and they are all looking at the good photographers and making enquiries. If you hang about and keep searching the chances are that you'll be struggling to get the one you want!
Blogging about this has made me think of all the other pieces of invaluable advice that I can pass on! I think I'll compile a list of 'essential info' and also 'frequently asked questions' and post it here in the next week!
Keep an eye out and one other thing - if you read this and find it interesting or useful, please please leave a comment or pass it on to someone else!! Spread the word!!!
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