Although hiring a Jewish photographer
isn’t an absolute must for a simcha,
there are definite advantages to hiring
a knowledgeable, Jewish photographer.
Ms. Lund points out, that being Jewish
gives her a better understanding of: a.)
How to deal with the Torah and the
importance of the yad. b.) Getting a
dramatic blessing shot with the rabbi.
c.) Knowing how to capture the best
possible shots of your guests dancing
the hora.
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5. Get specifics
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Price Range
- Although shopping by price isn’t the
necessarily best way to choose a
photographer, make sure this
professional is within your budget. Is
he or she worth
their pricier bid over the bid of a
different
photographer?
Make sure you understand what everything
costs, including reprints and
albums. Is this the photographer that
will be photographing your simcha or
will they send who ever is available?
Be certain that you know which
photographer is going to be at your
simcha; that you see his or her work,
and meet with that person individually.
Offering
- Whether it's a la carte or a package,
do you understand what you are getting?
Is there any room for changes and what
will it cost to do so? Sometimes the
packages are fixed, sometimes they can
be customized, in any case, ask. How
much time will he/she spend? What if you
need more time? Make sure that you know
what's coming.
Delivery
- How long does it take to get your
images back, your family portrait, your
finished album, etc.?
Who owns the images?
Can you buy the negatives, are the
digital images extra?
6. Get it in Writing
- Do you understand the contract? Is it
fair? Is everything spelled out? When it
comes down going to court, only what is
WRITTEN really counts, not what was
promised. Make sure that you have no
doubts before signing. Read it ALL.
7. Develop a Shooting Script
– Think of yourself as the “director” of
your engagement.
Before your event, develop a detailed
plan of “must-have” shots of family and
friends with the Bar Mitzvah…and
develop a detailed plan of “must have"
shots of family and friends with the
Bar/Bat Mitzvah before your event.
Don’t underestimate a good working
relationship between the entertainer/DJ
and the photographer in helping to get
the best possible action shots of the
evening.
A great photographer asks lots of
questions and should be a good listener
to make sure that everything that needs
to be photographed is captured.
Make sure that
you and your photographer are
on the same wavelength.
Make sure you schedule enough
time for your photographer to get the
best possible shots of your immediate
family, and other V.I.P.s
Nearly all of the photos for
FunSimcha.com are courtesy of Sue Lund
Photography.
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Sue Lund has been a member of the Twin
Cities Jewish Community for almost 2
decades and a photographer for Twin
Cities’ synagogues for 13 years.
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She is a recent past co-President of
Mount
Zion
Temple
in
St. Paul
(2003-2005)
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Mom of a bat mitzvah (2005) and a bar
mitzvah to be (December 2008).
As a
result of these experiences and
background, we believe that she is well
qualified to capture the most meaningful
moments of your simcha, and is able to
serve you in the best light.
To see her photo galleries log on to
www.suelundphoto.com
Email her at
sue@suelundphoto.com
Or call 952-217-0594 |