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作者: beatrice 時間: 2009-2-2 22:00 標題: Wedding Photographers

請問有無wedding photographers 同 videographers 介紹? 有無LYK 用過Thomas So??

作者: mcdicky01 時間: 2009-2-2 22:20

Here is another idea www.dicksontom.com

作者: B仔 時間: 2009-2-3 08:40

我地用了Hee Creations

友人家人好滿意，效果好自然。相簿又靚。

作者: fibbi 時間: 2009-2-5 18:11

原帖由 beatrice 於 2009-2-2 23:00 發表
請問有無wedding photographers 同 videographers 介紹? 有無LYK 用過Thomas So??

Yeah, Thomas was my photographer.

作者: vvwetwet 時間: 2009-2-5 19:04

Please check out http://www.beesphoto.com if it suits the style you are looking for.

作者: katamari 時間: 2009-2-5 21:24

原帖由 B仔於 2009-2-3 08:40 發表
我地用了Hee Creations
友人家人好滿意，效果好自然。相簿又靚。

Same taste wor B jai, I used Hee Creations too! Totally worth the money if you are looking for style and quality, cuz I found most of the Caucasian photographers having similar style were charging like 2x more. Check them out if interested www.hee.ca

作者: B仔 時間: 2009-2-5 21:48

原帖由 katamari 於 2009-2-5 22:24 發表

Same taste wor B jai, I used Hee Creations too! Totally worth the money if you are looking for style and quality, cuz I found most of the Caucasian photographers having similar style were charging l ...

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作者: beatrice 時間: 2009-2-5 22:17 標題: 回復 4# 的帖子

Fibbi, how do you feel the style and service of Thomas So?

作者: 小叻 時間: 2009-2-23 17:39

請問wedding day photographer 公價幾錢??
如果以下package 價格 ok 嗎?
$2570 (incl GST) = 2 photographer (12 - 15 Hrs) + 120 pics album + all digital files. the album looks quite nice too..with hard paper interleaf + design

作者: fibbi 時間: 2009-2-24 00:51

原帖由 beatrice 於 2009-2-5 23:17 發表
Fibbi, how do you feel the style and service of Thomas So?

Thomas and his wife is nice. In fact, I was very tired that day but his wife "cheer me up" the whole day and also try to provide more shade to me to block the sun (the sun was really strong that day).
Regarding the pictures, overall I'm satisfied, so as my friends.

作者: ricrick 時間: 2009-2-24 02:34

我識得人$1600兩個攝影師跟全日，要吾要介紹？

作者: pepsis2 時間: 2009-2-24 03:48

WA! can't believe it but it's soooo expensive to hire photographer in Canada!!!!

作者: fibbi 時間: 2009-2-24 11:06

原帖由小叻於 2009-2-23 18:39 發表
請問wedding day photographer 公價幾錢??
如果以下package 價格 ok 嗎?
$2570 (incl GST) = 2 photographer (12 - 15 Hrs) + 120 pics album + all digital files. the album looks quite nice too..with hard pa ...

I think $2570 is a bit pricey but the big chunk of $ should go to the album. If you don't need the album the price should be in the $1xxx range.

作者: 小叻 時間: 2009-2-24 12:06

The price above is from 巴黎春天...I already rent their gowns there.. coz their gowns sooo NICE.

I also went to 百合仙子﹐their price include album (only 40 pic) = 2500, also 2 photographers (12-15hrs) ..but when i look at their sample.. in my opinion, not too professional... and the album material.. is just so so.... they called us back later saying that they can reduce it to 2280 .... i also went to HN Wedding.. their price is HIGH (starting 3200).. and it was FULL already on my wedding day.. any other suggestions?

作者: jumpman 時間: 2009-2-24 12:18

我有2個朋友用過hee...佢係website D 做sample D相幾靚.不過幫自己影就好普通.跟佢收溉錢一D都唔成正比.

作者: Ultraman 時間: 2009-2-24 12:47

$1600 could be already expensive; while $2570 could be cheap. Cuz price range is as wide as just a few hundreds to a few thousands close to 10 thousands, from low experienced freelancers to high reputed professionals, all depends on what quality and what products you expect. But to have a fair say, around $2500-$3000 is quite reasonable to expect for a fairly good quality service and products.

作者: ricrick 時間: 2009-2-24 13:07

有時D所謂high reputed professionals好大鼻，自我中心，自信心爆炸，對客人要求應為低智商，不接受意見
有時D新晉之士可能有heart好多，應真好多

作者: xelloss 時間: 2009-2-24 13:12

Couple of my friends use skywalkerimaging
www.skywalkerimaging.com. I saw his photos, I think they are pretty good.

$1400 one shooter, $2200 two shooters.

[ 本帖最後由 xelloss 於 2009-2-24 14:17 編輯 ]

作者: canon88 時間: 2009-3-2 23:30

原帖由 ricrick 於 2009-2-24 14:07 發表
有時D所謂high reputed professionals好大鼻，自我中心，自信心爆炸，對客人要求應為低智商，不接受意見
有時D新晉之士可能有heart好多，應真好多

請師兄唔好咁話啲professional,我都做了十多年wedding photographer.其實多數photographer唔大鼻.自我中心，自信心爆炸，對客人要求應為低智商，不接受意見......只是你遇人不淑,我絕對認為比錢的新娘新郎係最大哂,其實開工要攞個心出來做.其它.........
有時D新晉之士可能有heart好多，認真好多.但有heart唔代表有經驗,認真好多唔代表有相片交,見多幾位攝影師或婚紗公司慢慢考慮清楚,因為影相師真係太多太多,君不見年年有過百人仕入行,買部數碼相機攞過攝影比賽名次又話自己係pro.

作者: pink.cherry 時間: 2009-3-3 00:27

原帖由 fibbi 於 2009-2-24 12:06 發表

I think $2570 is a bit pricey but the big chunk of $ should go to the album. If you don't need the album the price should be in the $1xxx range.

$1xxx for wedding day photography? That is cheap. Could you pm me with their contact information and website? I've been looking for a photographer to do some engagement photos. The quotations I got are $350 up. Each session only takes 1-2 hours!

作者: bonbon 時間: 2009-6-1 13:43

does anyone have the website or contact for Thomas So?

作者: fibbi 時間: 2009-6-1 14:00

I got his contact, will get that when I got home later.

作者: bonbon 時間: 2009-6-1 14:04

thanks so much!!

作者: lizzie 時間: 2009-6-1 22:22

I had Thomas So for my wedding 2 weeks ago. He said I have to wait 8-10 weeks before I get to see the pictures. it's just electronic files. I didn't order any album from him. I wonder if this is the normal timeframe.

作者: katamari 時間: 2009-6-1 22:30

24# lizzie

10 weeks that long?!?! I don't know others but my photographer needs only 4-5 weeks (it's on contract) to edit photos in details. I think although your photographer took 2x longer than usual maybe he can do 2x nicer?! Too bad you should ask him about the time frame before deciding to go with him, but if he can do a wonderful editing job, you should let him have sufficient time to work on them. Good luck!

作者: chobit 時間: 2009-6-1 23:34

I agree with you. I have been shooting wedding professioanlly for the last couple of years as well here in Seattle. It does take lots of experience and skills to be a good wedding photographer who can produce good works.

In most cases, I think you get what you pay for.

請師兄唔好咁話啲professional,我都做了十多年wedding photographer.其實多數photographer唔大鼻.自我中心，自信心爆炸，對客人要求應為低智商，不接受意見......只是你遇人不淑,我絕對認為比錢的新娘新郎係最大哂 ...
canon88 發表於 2009-3-2 23:30

作者: chobit 時間: 2009-6-1 23:43

I don't knon Thomas in person, but I wouldn't be surprise if it takes more than 8 weeks before they photos are ready, since a lot of time can be spent to create well prepare digital images from the origianl raw formats.

To give you an idea, I helped one of my good friend to re-edit over hundreds of wedding photos which was taken in HK, because the editing works was so poor. (Colors are off, and dark, etc..) So, personally, I wouldn't trust photographer who have short turn around time ...!

I had Thomas So for my wedding 2 weeks ago. He said I have to wait 8-10 weeks before I get to see the pictures. it's just electronic files. I didn't order any album from him. I wonder if this is t ...
lizzie 發表於 2009-6-1 22:22

作者: bonbon 時間: 2009-6-2 00:03

how was the service by Thomas So? and how was their price and package? can someone give me his contact?

Thx so much!!

作者: fibbi 時間: 2009-6-2 10:47

28# bonbon

I had Thomas as my wedding photographer as well. Really good attitude. My wedding day was SUPER hot and I was really tired. If Thomas and his wife weren't that cheerful and helpful I think all my pictures I will have no smile. Pictures are good. I have seen my friends pictures (also with him) and they are better than mine some how. But still, I will recommend him because I think attitude counts a great deal and it became part of the good memory.

作者: fibbi 時間: 2009-6-2 10:52

thomas so' contact: 6042715011.

作者: Arlui 時間: 2009-6-2 11:51

If you need another alternative...
http://www.generationphotography.ca/ <-- Derek

He was our photographer and he was awesome...you know its not just how well they take pictures but also how willing they are to do things you request them to do..some of the photographers I have seen - they have their own mindset and will force the bride/groom to do the same things over and over again...so stupid...Derek is super nice though and he covers full day.

作者: bonbon 時間: 2009-6-3 14:10

any body tried beesphoto.com? i got a quote from him, his price is pretty cheap compare to others, but just wanna know how's his work?

作者: tsumorichisato 時間: 2009-6-4 11:21

Bon bon:

I didn't know this photographer but my advice is to interview with him and ask for a whole set of wedding pics from getting ready to farewell to the guests. U know often they choose the best 5 pics of each wedding to show you so it doesn't really mean anything.

作者: bonbon 時間: 2009-6-11 13:33

28# bonbon

I had Thomas as my wedding photographer as well. Really good attitude. My wedding day was SUPER hot and I was really tired. If Thomas and his wife weren't that cheerful and helpful I th ...
fibbi 發表於 2009-6-2 11:47

which package did u choose? can you pm me some of his work if you don't mind? thank you so much!!

作者: Catpiano 時間: 2009-6-11 15:04

本帖最後由 Catpiano 於 2009-6-11 16:10 編輯

Well .. put it this way, everything in Canada .. when labor related .. is EXPENSIVE ..

Wedding photograper in Van ( on wedding day ) is quite cheap compare to other city in Canada already. (since more competition?)

I know few people here, they hire photographers from Vancouver, even with extra air ticket/hotel fee, still cost LESS then local ....

Put it this way, work in fastfood in HK ..  ~ $3-4 cad/hr  vs $10-12cad/hr here .... and wedding photographer in HK ..  ~ $12k - 15K ( full day, 2 or 3 photographers)

It is true, much cheaper there .. but consider the scale ..  ~ 50% more in Canada isn't un reasonable.

For me, I prefer experienced photographer with film, (or film + digital) then "NEW" digital photographer who loves to PS ...  If I prefer heavy PS photo, I can ask my teenage brother to take the pic, and send to CHINA for PS ..  low cost, and GREAT PS skill/effect as well..  ^_^
^_^

作者: lizzie 時間: 2009-6-11 21:34

I used Thomas So but I have to say I am not very impressed so far. He talks well but he doesn't "action". My photos will take 8-10 weeks to develop and I asked if I can have one good picture now so I can make my thank you card but he said keep in touch. My parents had to leave for Hong Kong a few days after and I asked if I can have a few pics so I can develop a few for my parents to take back, but instead, he sent me 10 previews pics. So far, not impressed.
He asked me to pay the full balance without giving us the picture and we said no. So far we paid 75% of the cost and am waiting for the pics to give him the rest.
Don't get fooled by his "sweet talk". it's better to get someone who provides customer service and quality pictures, not someone just good at talking and selling.

作者: Ultraman 時間: 2009-6-11 21:55

it's better to get someone who provides customer service and quality pictures, not someone just good at talking and selling.
lizzie 發表於 2009-6-11 21:34

Very true, just as true as many other industries.
A simple logic, a "photographer" who has good chatting and selling technique doesn't necessary mean he/she can take nice pictures; on the other hand, a "photographer" who can shoot well but might be handicapped in customer communication skills. So of course, a "photographer" as well as a "businessman" who has all the above essentials wouldn't charge cheap.

作者: tsumorichisato 時間: 2009-6-12 08:33

a "photographer" who can shoot well but might be handicapped in customer communication skills. !!!!!!

OMG...it seems like you are referring to my photographer, ahahahaha....

作者: Ultraman 時間: 2009-6-12 10:20

a "photographer" who can shoot well but might be handicapped in customer communication skills. !!!!!!

OMG...it seems like you are referring to my photographer, ahahahaha....
tsumorichisato 發表於 2009-6-12 08:33

Oops........ sorry ah. I was just giving examples but not pointing to any particular "photographer" ga!

作者: xiaobee 時間: 2009-7-22 09:23

I used Thomas So but I have to say I am not very impressed so far. He talks well but he doesn't "action". My photos will take 8-10 weeks to develop and I asked if I can have one good picture now so ...
lizzie 發表於 2009-6-11 22:34

Actually, for most photographers, you have pay 100% by the day of your wedding. They won't let you withhold some until you get the pictures so that's pretty normal.

We wanted to use Thomas but he was already booked for our wedding day. He's a really good deal compared to other ones out there and I've seen his work for a whole wedding. Honestly, don't think Hee is all that great, even though I've seen people mention it before.

作者: lizzie 時間: 2009-7-22 10:21

Thomas So is the classic Hong Kong style, you pose for every photo, rather than capture the moment. Eg, stop and pose for every person you served tea, pretend to hold the cup, pretend to give gift/red pocket then smile. Everything is posed to get the effect. Whereas the newer style is the photo journalism type, "capture the moment", so it depends on what you are looking for.

As for my wedding photos from Thomas So, I had my wedding in May and I have not heard from him to this date. Still waiting for my pictures.

作者: 布小熊 時間: 2009-7-22 10:28

41# lizzie
Thanks for the update! I was wondering too.
I personally don't like the HK style pose and shot photos. U can get those shots with helps from relatives and friends.
I am a big fan of photo journalism. photo is to capture the moment and memories.

作者: daimo 時間: 2009-7-22 10:41

80% of the weddings I went to had T.So as the photographer. 2 photographers for the whole day ... all other competitors got squeezed out simply due to the price.

(I do wedding photography as a side job, so I don't want to comment on his work)

作者: 布小熊 時間: 2009-7-22 10:55

80% of the weddings I went to had T.So as the photographer. 2 photographers for the whole day ... all other competitors got squeezed out simply due to the price.

(I do wedding photography as a side ...
daimo 發表於 2009-7-22 11:41 AM

wah! None of the ones I went to had T.So yet.

作者: 小叻 時間: 2009-7-22 11:27

As for my wedding photos from Thomas So, I had my wedding in May and I have not heard from him to this date. Still waiting for my pictures.lizzie 發表於 22-7-2009 10:21

almost 2 months la wor~ how long does it normally takes to get the wedding day pics?? o_o"

作者: lizzie 時間: 2009-7-22 11:58

He said 8-10 weeks but when I emailed him, he "fool hin" me. I am glad I didn't pay for the full 100% yet and still has a balance to pay when I collect my photos. My friend had to wait 1 year before she got her wedding photos and she paid her photographer 100% before the wedding. I learned from her not to do that.

Thomas So did have 2 photographers, but that other guy is a junior and he was just standing there like a piece of lumber. He wasn't quite sure what to do at most times. It was mostly Thomas So who took the pictures, but again "posed" pictures. I haven't seen my pictures yet, may be I could be impressed, so let's wait and see.

作者: 小叻 時間: 2009-7-22 12:02

omg.. one year seems long!!! I hope I can get mine faster.. i was told around 2 months (but included a photo album printed from TW wor)

作者: lizzie 時間: 2009-7-22 12:11

I didn't order the album, just prints will take 8-10 weeks for my photographer!

作者: khaki 時間: 2009-7-22 15:41

As daimo said thomas is popular due to his price "same as bailey", I think then it makes sense he gave you a lumber junior (lol I like this one) and long wait processing time for your photos. I hope he is taking the time to finely edit your pictures then it's worth to wait, good luck lizzie!

BTW I never heard of Thomas neither.....

作者: fibbi 時間: 2009-7-22 15:44

I think 2-3 months turn around time is reasonable. The cauasian photographers I heard about (from forum) also about the same time frame.
I had Thomas as my wedding photographer before and at that time he and his wife are working together. His wife is very detail oriented. Maybe now the new guy is not as good...

作者: xiaobee 時間: 2009-7-22 21:16

Yup, I agree...2-3 month is pretty standard wait time. Some photogs make you wait even longer. I know a girl who had her wedding in December and just got her pictures in June!

作者: tsumorichisato 時間: 2009-7-23 09:51

本帖最後由 tsumorichisato 於 2009-7-23 10:55 編輯

我想講vancouver 的選擇對我地香港人來講太少
photojournalism 始終西人影得好好多, 但coverage hours 唔會影十幾個鐘, 唔會同你影2000張相, 唔會幫你做其他額外野, 都唔會影好多group photo...總之中國人既傳統就唔知啦
價錢影得好起碼收3000 +

中國人photographer 就相反啦, 一定影夠千幾張相, 一個親戚都影夠幾張, 好多"扮"出來既ｃａｎｄｉｄ　ｓｈｏｔｓ，但由晨早化妝開始到送客幫你影到足，　有Ｄ仲幫你整理婚紗，　做埋大坅姐．．．．

要兩全其美．．好難啊．．要取捨囉

而家ＨＫ出名既ｐｈｏｔｏｇａｒｐｈｅｒ好多都流行組團去外國影婚紗相，　假如黎開ｖａｎｃｕｏｖｅｒ，　有ｂｕｄｇｅｔ的話都可以ｃｏｎｓｉｄｅｒ下請做ｗｅｄｄｉｎｇ　ｄａｙ　ｐｈｏｔｏｇｒａｈｅｒ　既

作者: ricrick 時間: 2009-7-23 10:08

本帖最後由 ricrick 於 2009-7-23 11:09 編輯

執子之手，與子皆老

作者: chunsh 時間: 2009-9-3 15:44

我地用了Hee Creations
友人家人好滿意，效果好自然。相簿又靚。
B仔發表於 2009-2-3 09:40

do they got staff who can speaks cantonese

作者: katamari 時間: 2009-9-3 19:42

do they got staff who can speaks cantonese
chunsh 發表於 2009-9-3 16:44

yes they can speak Cantonese 我覺得請他們最正係我自己冇咩使出力，Ｄ相出來勁掂囉，我收到相個時都好驚喜呀。我同老公最怕Ｄ photo & video 成日要人做呢樣個樣，結婚個日已經好累，所以好彩搵岩人。

作者: lawgee 時間: 2009-9-4 00:46

Is there a website to look at Hee Creations?
Thanks

作者: khaki 時間: 2009-9-4 00:55

www.hee.ca

作者: lokb 時間: 2009-9-7 21:41

57# khaki

Hello, have any heard of butter media? Are they any good?

作者: khaki 時間: 2009-9-7 23:01

sorry I never heard of them

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