Can wedding photographers and wedding planners work together in synergy with the client in mind, or are they doomed to operate on separate sides of a fence, and collaborate only on a strictly commercial basis?

How does it really work? How do you get work from wedding ceremony planners, and what can you expect to hear when you do finally start getting work from wedding event planners and management companies?

Most of the wedding photographers we spoke with still receive assignments either via word of mouth, or by promoting their business online via search engine optimization and wedding portals. However, this trend is changing, and developing as the market is evolving. We decided to explore the connection and relationship, wherever relevant, between wedding photographers and wedding planners and came across a few interesting observations. Read more

The number of wedding photographers in India had jumped to an estimated number of 250,000 (!), but many operate without much knowledge on business practices, copyright laws, usage rights, and more. What we are trying to do with the SILK blog is bring fresh and relevant content on the industry of wedding photography Tips in India, but at the same time also look at some of the changes that we feel are essential to implement into the industry in order to bring it up to a certain quality standard.

Many have come into the world of wedding photography with no prior schooling or professional training and have very little knowledge about the business side of things. Others might have a good sense of business but are missing out on some day-to-day practices that could make their lives easier.

To make a long story short, here is a short list of tips that will hopefully help you avoid some common mistakes in the future. Some of these tips are easy to follow, others are a must-do, and a few are very difficult to incorporate into your workflow. In my humble opinion these are all important things to consider.

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