Denver Craigslist Wedding Photographer?

February 15, 2009 by Paul 

Couples planning a Colorado Wedding are looking for options to stretch their wedding budget.  The internet has made it possible to search and compare Wedding Photographers, Wedding DJ’s, Wedding Venues, etc.  Craigslist has become a resource for many wedding couples.  I myself used Craigslist to build my wedding portfolio to get my name out there when I went out on my own.

My experience goes back as far as 1984 when I first started as a photographer (get the full story).  My first wedding photography experience is when I worked for a wedding photographer in Breckenridge, Colorado.  As a second shooter/assistant, I was not allowed to use any of those images for my portfolio.

Over the years I have many portraits such as, Family Portraits, Senior Portraits, Professional Portraits, Model Portraits, etc.  But, when I went out on my own a couple of years ago.  I did not have a wedding photography portfolio.   After a friend of mine asked me to photograph their wedding.  I was hooked.  That’s where Denver’s Craigslist came into play for me.

I knew how important it would be for people to trust me.  So, I’ve made it very simple for wedding couples here in Colorado.  We meet at Starbucks in a relaxed comfortable atmosphere.  I ask the newly engaged couple how they first met, about their family, where they are from, and how the groom asked the bride to marry him.  I also share everything about myself, my family, how I came to Colorado, and my photography experience.

You do have to be careful on who you choose from Craigslist.  Meeting people face to face and calling references is very important.  I’ve had the pleasure of working with a few couples that found me on Craigslist.  For someone just starting out.  I was able to get my name out there in an affordable way.  Since I didn’t have the overhead that most photographers have.  Wedding couples reaped the benefits with a win/win situation.

My passion as a Colorado Wedding Photographer has introduced me to many wonderful couples.  They have all mentioned amazing things about me, and I have found my calling.  Click here and read for yourself.

You can find a Colorado Wedding Photographer on Craigslist.  Just make sure you meet face to face.  It makes all the difference in the world.

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