I’ve recently had some real insight into the other side of weddings. I’ve been to some Bridal shows recently, but not as a photographer. The most recent two times I had the pleasure of attending as a Bride! I wanted the chance to win some great prizes and to meet some new vendors that maybe I haven’t had the joy to work with yet.

I had some fun at the photo booths and even won a free engagement session. How exciting!!

I’ve also had the not so great pleasure of being bombarded by a lot of emails from vendors that I didn’t give my contact information to. I understand some Bridal shows give out Brides information to all vendors who participate in the show. BUT if I did not stop at your booth- one of two these may be the case:

1. I already have a vendor for my wedding in your area of expertise.

2. I’m simply not interested in your work.

So, say you send me an email and I politely say I’m not interested. Please, please, please do not continue sending me emails. And most importantly do not send an 11 part text message to me. If what you need to say to me is that long, please email me or call me IF I’ve shown interest in your company! Be kind enough and pay attention to the fact that I’ve declined your business. To not pay attention to that would prove to me that you aren’t interested in my needs as a client and would deter me from using you in the future.

I think its something beneficial for all of us as business owners to put ourselves in the shoes of our clients. Thats the only true way we will ever be able to succeed.

 

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