Wedding Photogaphers in Maryland

Choosing a photographer in Maryland, or photographers in Baltimore in particular can be a daunting challenge. The combination of, the digital age, the economy, and the lack of experience of newer photographers has left the potential client reeling.
What should a wedding photography prospect seek out.
1] experience... weddings are fast paced, stressful, and emotional. An experienced professional photographer has to be calm, cool and collected through all fazes of the day. he or she must be technically proficient in getting a quality image at a seconds notice, or, have the skill level needed to maneuver groups or individuals efficiently, yet caringly in very short bursts of time.
2] referrals...The best wedding photographers in Maryland can produce a strong bank of clients who are satisfied with their service, and just as important, a list of professional vendors who work weddings with that photographer, and do not hesitate to refer that photographer.
3] personality... You need to like your photographer; be comfortable with them both personally and professionally. That person will be with you through the heart of your day, and will be the one that lets you enjoy your wedding for the rest of your life.
4]Pricing... Every wedding photographer in Maryland has a different price structure. Photographers are mostly very small businesses, so the price is based on all of the criteria listed above, plus time, personal appraisal of ones own talent, and materials involved. It is a very subjective part of the clients planning, since wedding photography has to be done well, but within a budget guideline they set for themselves.
5] Flexibility... Good professional photographers will work with you as long as you are reasonable in your requests. Not just in designing the plan that fits your budget, also, with the shooting priorities you present. Tailor special requests to people, setting, and events that "really" are important to you. Don't just tear a shot sheet out of a bridal guide and hand it to a photographer.
Most good professional photographers honor what is presented to them. If you hand out a cookie cutter request list, the photographer may become ham strung in their ability to preserve many once in a lifetime moments, trying to fulfill the items on the sheet.www.google.com

Portraits For a Good Cause

Positive Images by Rettberg
will be participating In "Girls Night Out" at Confetti's on Glen Eagles Drive in Towson.
This will be held on hursday February 11, 6-9 PM.
We will be doing portraits of attendees with 100% of our charge going to the chidren's organization, CASA of Baltimore.
Visit www.baltimoresbest for more details of the event.
Come on out for a fun night, a professionally done portrait, and a contribution to a worthy cause.

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Cloisters Open House

Come visit us at the Cloisters for a series of open houses at this most unique venue.
We will be participating in three of these events.
Saturday, January 16th, 11-5
Saturday, January 30, 11-5
Saturday, February 20, 11-5

Also, we are holding our own brides night out on Wednesday January 27 at the Event Library in Greenspring Station; Falls and Joppa roads in Lutherville. Free admission, Free engagement portraits, and refreshments will be provided. Contact us at rettberg401@comcast.net for more info on any of these events.

Favorite Image of the Month

This is a beautiful image showing the couple in the Corpus Christi Church in Baltimore. The bride and groom are surrounde by the magnificence of the Gothic architecture.

Big Savings!

Getting married in January, February or March. Print out this blog offer to receive up to seven hours of coverage, two photographers, an album with all images taken, and a cd of all images for only $2,000 plus tax.

Facebook forum

Looking for answers as to what to ask a professional photographer when in the market for one for your wedding day? When you get past price and number of photographs taken, are you stuck?
You can ask Bill Rettberg specific questions about Positive Images by Rettberg here, or, go to Bill Rettberg's Facebook page and ask any general questions you want. Bill will answer in an unbiased manner strictly to help you understanfd this most important investment in your wedding memories.