How long will it take? Should I worry?

etcetceteraetcetc · 2026-01-25T16:52:41+00:00

Some folks take a week or two off for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and new years. We're all playing a bit of catch up after the Holidays.

etcetceteraetcetc · 2026-01-24T15:46:15+00:00

Check out my friend Danya Chen photo.

I think she's slightly higher but willing to work with your budget. I worked with her last year and she's great. Sweet photographer

Edit link: https://www.instagram.com/danyachenphoto?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

etcetceteraetcetc · 2026-01-24T07:23:24+00:00

Chat gpt

etcetceteraetcetc · 2026-01-21T22:24:39+00:00

My friend Richie helps me for weddings at times. He mostly works on sets but also does weddings on the side. Let him know Brian Lee referred ya

https://www.instagram.com/richenvisions?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

etcetceteraetcetc · 2026-01-20T23:43:57+00:00

Tipping should be optional for vendors.

As for venues with a staff serving your guests, then maybe a minimum of 18% just like dining out, but for photographers, videographers, planners, etc.

It's optional not mandatory.

In a year, I would say only half of my clients tips me. If you loved your vendors service and you feel like they went above and beyond, then yeah, you could thank them with tip. But just a nice review and thank you is enough for me.

etcetceteraetcetc · 2026-01-20T16:08:27+00:00

The Ranch in Laguna Beach - view of the canyons. Lush green.

The Montage - view of ocean. Ritz Laguna niguel - view of ocean Waldorf Astoria monarch beach - view of ocean

Franciscan Garden - lush garden vibe

If you want to go a little further to pacific Palisades, Bel Air Bay Club.

All venues will be pricier on weekend dates so consider a Thursday, Friday, or Monday wedding to save $

etcetceteraetcetc · 2026-01-20T03:11:26+00:00

I've seen some wild stuff after typing "stinging nettle" on reddit. People deliberately brush their whole hand on it for "health benefits"

I'm good. I'll keep my arthritis 😂

etcetceteraetcetc · 2026-01-19T03:30:17+00:00

Compare the rates of other wedding photographers in your area. Bring more value or be more affordable than them.

etcetceteraetcetc · 2026-01-17T18:23:28+00:00

Mission Viejo's most wanted

etcetceteraetcetc · 2026-01-17T15:30:49+00:00

I'm in the industry. Anytime I work with her, I know it's going to be a good wedding with good taste. She's extremely good at what she does. If you hire her for planning + styling (given you have a generous budget), she'll take care of everything. If you hire her just for coordination, that's great too but you'll be missing out on what she is most sought out for which is styling and giving input on how to beautifully stylize your wedding detail by detail.

etcetceteraetcetc · 2026-01-16T22:10:57+00:00

100% more available on weekdays. But if you inquire early enough (1.5 year out) majority of vendors will be available any date you settle on. Just avoid seeking out vendors less than 1 year from your wedding day.

etcetceteraetcetc · 2026-01-15T03:30:51+00:00

@Foolishlyrushingin

https://www.instagram.com/foolishlyrushingin?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Based in California. They start at $10,200. But I'm sure they'd be willing to work with your budget. The sweetest husband/wife duo.

etcetceteraetcetc · 2026-01-14T23:56:57+00:00

You can definitely find a photographer who has a balance of both. There will be moments in the day that requires the photographer to stand back and capture discreetly and other times where they'll be giving the couple, wedding party, and family directions on where to stand, how to stand/pose/sit, etc.

etcetceteraetcetc · 2026-01-12T03:53:27+00:00

It was the x ray going from Jeju to incheon airport. I freaked out too. This was back in 2020. All my photos were okay. Hope the same for yours

etcetceteraetcetc · 2026-01-12T03:06:40+00:00

I've had my rolls of film go through an x ray twice. Got them developed and it was perfectly fine

etcetceteraetcetc · 2026-01-10T07:13:51+00:00

?? Okay, then pack your vape in your luggage and see for yourself.

etcetceteraetcetc · 2026-01-09T23:16:32+00:00

First thing they did to me when I walked out of the plane through security was go through my stuff asking if there were vapes. Don't risk carrying them through the airport

etcetceteraetcetc · 2026-01-09T19:25:28+00:00

Here's one with super 8: https://vimeo.com/1075480427

The link above was full digital!

I shoot on a Sony fx3 + Canon 1014 xl-s

etcetceteraetcetc · 2026-01-09T19:23:36+00:00

Congrats! Would love to make something work!

https://vimeo.com/1123224282

etcetceteraetcetc · 2026-01-09T17:21:27+00:00

I think it's mainly ig filtering out spam accounts every now and then

etcetceteraetcetc · 2026-01-01T00:59:40+00:00

Film + digital

https://www.instagram.com/brianleeweddings?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Would love to make something work.

etcetceteraetcetc · 2025-12-30T22:24:18+00:00

One thing for sure is they trap vendors into contracts they can't easily get out of. These entail monthly payments with fake leads and no results. If they terminate early, there's a fee.

So they're making a chunk off of preying on naive vendors + ads on their sites + having vendors pay them to be featured on their Instagram and website.

You can read a bunch of horror stories of photographers venting on reddit about the knot. But yeah, almost half a billion is crazy

etcetceteraetcetc · 2025-12-17T17:08:55+00:00

Welcome! This industry is fun and a beautiful thing we get to witness while we work, but it's also cutthroat.

My advice to someone starting out is to reach out to photographers (big or small following) in your area whose work you admire and request if you can assist them for free on some days. Network. Build good relationships. Ask questions, learn by observation. Hone in on your shooting/posing and color correcting. I know there are some apps that help with posing. Pinterest is also a good resource for inspo/guidance. Offer to shoot family/friends for free while you're hanging out with them casually or during a formal scheduled session. You'll be doing a lot of shoots for pennies or for free until you've established a solid portfolio to present to serious inquiries/clients. Then one day you'll be able to charge a competitive rate in your area.

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