Working With Make-Up Artists and Hairstylists During Weddings

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  By Jonathan Ma
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As a wedding photographer, it can be tough to find new clients. Wedding photographers need a constant stream of new potential clients to keep their business afloat. One of the most effective forms of marketing is through word of mouth. But since you are only one person, how can you spread the word faster? One great way is to build trust with a network of other professionals in your field. For example, make-up artists and hairstylists are essential. They help brides look as beautiful as she can be on her wedding day.

These are great people to connect and build a reputation with because they can provide a symbiotic relationship. Photographers can help make-up artists and hairstylists find brides and bridesmaids to find new clients. On the other hand, make-up artists and hairstylists can help photographers to connect with couples that are about to get married and market their services to them. In this article, we’ll consider where to find make-up artists and hairstylists, tips for working with them, how to build a positive reputation with them, and what to expect when working with them. These tips are mostly for those who are new to wedding photography and working with other wedding professionals. These guidelines will help you to get started with the networking aspect of wedding photography.

Where to Find Make-Up Artists and Hairstylists

There are a few options in this aspect of wedding photography. Because brides and bridesmaids have the final say, it is important to communicate with the bride regarding any suggestions you may have. The first option is to hire someone that the bride is already familiar with if they know of a professional. The pros of this option is that the bride will be already comfortable working with this professional. The second option is for the photographer to refer a make-up artist or hairstylist that they are familiar with to the bride. Depending on the relationship between the photographer and the make-up artist or hairstylist, they may receive a bonus or compensation for the referral. Another place to find make-up artists and hairstylists for brides is through wedding planners, who have a wide range of contacts.

Working With Make-Up Artists and Hairstylists

The most important aspect of working with make-up artists and hairstylists is communication. Because none of you can really overlap in the time spent with the client (except maybe if the photographer wanted photos of the bride getting ready), it’s important to have a clear idea of the client’s schedule. Discuss either with the bride or with the professionals working with her about what their expectations are for you and vice versa. Make sure that they understand what time you need the client to be ready by. Let them know that if they need more time, they should let you know so that you can adjust accordingly.

If the bride is running late, sometimes the photographer can spend more time with the groom and the groomsmen or start taking pictures of the wedding party instead of just sitting around waiting needlessly. Again, the goal is for the photographer to be able to spend their time as efficiently as possible and not have to wait around. As every photographer knows, the number of shots that they are hoping to capture on the wedding day is huge. So every minute of shooting counts!

Building a Great Reputation With Other Wedding Professionals

Wedding professionals are all part of a community that strives to build positive experiences for couples that are getting married. All of us want to be able to contribute our services to help the couple getting married experience a memorable and joyous occasion. Because wedding professionals often are in contact with each other, it’s recommended that photographers make sure they spend time networking and getting to know other wedding professionals. It is very easy and beneficial to build relationships with other wedding professionals, so this is definitely something photographers should invest time and energy doing. By being very professional and taking care of the client to the best of your ability while working with them, other wedding professionals will definitely notice your work ethic and be attracted to that. In addition, having a good network of wedding professionals helps you to market and expand your potential client base.

Happy shooting!

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Jonathan Ma

Jonathan Ma is a freelance writer and professional photographer. He grew up in the beautiful Pacific Northwest of the United States. The natural beauty that surrounds this area has helped him to learn to appreciate art and photography. Jonathan's favorite styles of photography are nature and sports photography. He enjoys learning and teaching others what he knows.

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