articles/Profiles/odds-page3

Against the Odds - part 3 of 1 2 3 4

Published 01/08/2013

"I can lip-read most hearing people if they are prepared to take a little more time to speak slowly to me," says David. "I also have printed wedding coverage lists from which the clients can make their choice, so communication on the day has never really been a serious problem."

Do some clients have an issue with David's deafness that, potentially, might impact on their decision about whether to use him or not? "Not really," says David. "I find that I get quite a lot of work by word of mouth, but even if people aren't initially aware of my disability I do make sure that I tell them about it in advance. In most cases this doesn't appear to worry them at all. Many tell me that they feel more relaxed with me than with a hearing photographer! I think this is down to the fact that I always try to put people at ease, and this ultimately is what most couples are looking for."

Although completely self taught, David has always seen the need to belong to an association, and he first joined the SWPP in 1995 and then rejoined this year after a lapse of a few years. "I found that the SWPP is very helpful and a really professional organisation," he says. "Being a member allows me to look at the work of other photographers and helps me to improve. I can also link my website to the SWPP to give it more exposure. I think the annual fee is very reasonable for what's provided, and I've always enjoyed Professional Imagemaker, which is a very good magazine."

Please Note:
There is more than one page for this Article.
You are currently on page 3

• Against the Odds page 1
  
• Against the Odds page 2
  
• Against the Odds page 3
  
• Against the Odds page 4
  

1st Published 01/08/2013
last update 09/12/2022 14:57:03

More Profiles Articles

There are 21 days to get ready for The Society of Photographers Convention and Trade Show at The Novotel London West, Hammersmith ...
which starts on Wednesday 15th January 2025