My last post was a little about Dani the artist, but what about the business side? Danielle Valiquette Photography is different from other studios in another important way. Sure I am artist, but I approach what I do in a systematic fashion (thanks to a background in sofware project management), so that my couples and families know exactly what to expect and when. Sure you’re hiring an artist, but not some loosey-goosey studio. You are not getting a photographer who works 40 hours Monday through Friday for someone else, and then picks up his camera Saturday because it seems like it might be a fun way to spend a few hours. (Mind you it is fun.)

Each couple gets a client package that includes information on how everything will roll out over the next few months. Remember, the relationship with your wedding photographer sometimes lasts as long as a year. You want that relationship to run smoothly and without obstacles. Your package includes things like:

• Bride and groom interview sheet where we make sure that Danielle Valiquette Photography is the right photography studio for you. Does our style make sense for you both?
• A wedding day plan that we create together to make sure that the day goes off without a hitch. We can discuss possibilities you may not have thought of. Perhaps you’d like to do pictures that day after the ceremony to ensure you have lots of pictures of the two of you.
• A contract that protects your investment.
• Tips on how to dress for the engagement session.

If you want to know more about me drop me a line at dani@daniellevaliquette.com.

Happy planning,
Dani

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