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New Kidz On The Block - part 3 of 1 2 3

by Jon Jenkins Published 01/11/2008

This does work well with Jon's ethos that how good you look on the day can be just as important as the photos. Jon remembers one couple in particular who on coming into the studio to collect their preview album, rushed in, hugging and kissing them both, handing out bottles of wine and thank-you cards saying what a great job they had done and had not even seen a single photo yet. While Richy gives them value for money in his athletic approach to weddings, Jon doesn't even try to perform such feats, which doesn't mean that he doesn't make an effort - seeing Jon work on a wedding is non-stop action, all the time he's calculating how much time he needs to get everything in; he has to do all the worrying, while running around and still getting the job done. He can't remember a single wedding where he hasn't broken into a sweat. Whilst doing all the hard work, he still has to put the smile on: "I love weddings, I love the atmosphere on the day and hopefully I add to this". Getting the balance right is important, making sure every photo they have asked for gets done and to do all the shots that the bride will want to see on return from honeymoon but that they don't think are important on the day are what Jon has to contend with. Jon works hard with great determination to do his best for the bride, so even if they can't see that on the day, they will appreciate it when it comes to collecting their finished album.

As well as making the bride and groom happy, Jon and Richy believe that they too have to enjoy the wedding themselves. When they have a fun couple or a couple that are happy to pose and put in extra time, it makes their job all the easier and they are the first to admit that the photos are better as a result. Having had many a 'brideziller' and a father-in-law from hell to contend with, they still get results and have a good time between themselves. "Weddings with no atmosphere are always a struggle so we have to lift our own spirits and entertain ourselves, having a joke between us usually keeps us entertained." The difficult brides are getting fewer for the boys as their marketing and approach does seem to be attracting brides who want more fun photos and photos that are more creative. More and more brides are going for less formal groups and more bridal party fun shots and are putting in more time for them to get good romantic photos. Over the years, Jon's confidence has grown and when talking to brides at the pre-wedding meeting, he no longer just accepts everything they want. He shows them an album of his favourite shots and when they point out an image they really like, he just simply tells them that if they want that shot he will need time and co-operation. Seeing the images that they could have is when they put effort in and trust the photographers.

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