The Beauty of the Print

For the last few years, so many people who have been searching for a photographer, a wedding photographer in particular, have asked one main question in the midst of their search, "Do we get a CD of the images?". There is nothing wrong with this but there is one big thing that comes along with it or should I say doesn't come along with it. Many clients have ONLY wanted the CD.

This has really diminished the overall experience that you as the client have paid for when hiring your photographer. I totally understand that there is value in taking those images and putting them on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and the many other social sites on the internet. But what about the walls of your home? Can you really hang a CD over your fireplace or have it on the wall as one of the first things your guests see when they visit you?

I decided to write this after I too fell victim to this same mentality. You see, Kelley and I were married in June of 2008, and I just ordered wedding book a couple of weeks ago. Why you may ask... Because we received a disc of images too and that disc just sat, and sat and sat for years. And then I realized that I didn't have any memories at hand to view in my home.

I understand that many times, just getting the disc of images may be the cheaper option, but it may cost you more in the long run. Ordering those framed prints or canvas gallery wall art pieces will probably cost you more money if you order down the road. It's just something to think about when you are making your decision. The images below are a couple of canvas gallery wraps that I have in the area where I meet my clients.

40" x 60" Canvas Wrap

30" x 30" Canvas Wrap