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Old 02-17-2011, 02:56 AM
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To have a small FAQ on a website giving general guidelines on what to wear at your photo session?
Absolutely not rude. Most people prefer a guide, and a lot of photographers have a "suggestion" page. I have a PDF that I send to clients with suggestions, and they love it. People want to look their best in portraits and for the most part rely on your artistic vision.
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Old 02-17-2011, 02:59 AM
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absolutely not rude. Most people prefer a guide, and a lot of photographers have a "suggestion" page. I have a pdf that i send to clients with suggestions, and they love it. People want to look their best in portraits and for the most part rely on your artistic vision.
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Absolutely not rude. Most people prefer a guide, and a lot of photographers have a "suggestion" page. I have a PDF that I send to clients with suggestions, and they love it. People want to look their best in portraits and for the most part rely on your artistic vision.
Hey Susan, would you mind sending that to me? indigonovember@gmail.com
I would love to see what you suggestions are.
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Old 02-17-2011, 03:40 AM
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Absolutely not rude. Most people prefer a guide, and a lot of photographers have a "suggestion" page. I have a PDF that I send to clients with suggestions, and they love it. People want to look their best in portraits and for the most part rely on your artistic vision.
I also have a PDF "Picture Perfect Guide" that I send all clients. I don't think it would be a problem at all to have the suggestions on your site.
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Thanks guys, I'm trying to find a way to make my website connect more with my clients and potential clients and this was just one small idea that I had.

Would anyone be able to send my a copy of their guides so I can get an idea of what you include in it?
wrdmrn@yahoo.com

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Old 02-17-2011, 09:40 AM
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Not only is it not rude, it's a good decision to give your clients guidelines, even general ones.

I always email some 'suggestions' depending on the type of shoot.
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I'm gonna be cheeky here and ask if someone could also email me a copy of this sort of information if you're happy to: tara.trewhella@gmail.com
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