When my wonderful clients come to collect their final album, you always hope they are as pleased with the final result as I am.....
So when you see praise like this on a national bridal forum, you know you are doing well....
"Massive N&P for Nikki McLeod Photography
My husband and I picked our album up from Nikki on Friday night and we were overwhelmed with it.
The album itself is gorgeous with a black leather exterior and case. But inside the album....WOW!
We have shown it to family and friends all weekend and everyone has commented on it - even the men!!! It is the perfect story of our day and captures every single moment from me getting into my dress with my Mum and Sister to my husband being nervous before the ceremony all the way to us cutting the cake and having our first dance together!
My husband even mentioned to me that any further photography we have done will always have to be done by Nikki - he loves her work that much!!
To any Scottish hitchers who are looking for a photographer - check out Nikki's stuff - you will not be disappointed!
Thank you Nikki - Brent and I will be sending you a wee something shortly!!! "
Monday, November 17, 2008
Sunday, November 16, 2008
All change!
At this quieter time of year, it is a great time for revamp...... price lists, contracts, websites, blogs, marketing material, etc.
At the moment I am happy with the website, I just need to update some of the images on there which I will do over the winter.
The blog needs a little bit of an overhaul, again a winter job.
Price lists - can't put it off any longer, I have to get the 2010 price list sorted. I already have one wedding booked for 2010 and I have been getting a number of enquiries recently for it, so it has to be done! The current price list shall remain for all 2009 weddings.
Contracts - one big change I will be making is with regards to the contract. One thing I have done for years has been the provisional booking where you can take up to 5 working days to make up your mind as to whether you book me or not. This has proved a bit sticky recently and therefore for ALL NEW BOOKINGS it will now be a FIRST COME FIRST SERVED basis only; signed contract and booking fee secures. So if you want to book, you must get in quick, as while you are thinking about it, someone may have taken your date from under your nose.....
Also the payment regime is going to change - again for NEW BOOKINGS ONLY, the payment regime will be £250 at time of booking, £250 3 months after booking (plus any accomodation/travel fees) and the remainder of the collection or custom quote no later than 1 month prior to the wedding. If you have already booked me, you can stick to the old payment regime, though payment can be made at any time up to 1 month prior to the wedding. I know several couples in the past have paid me a small amount monthly in order to avoid a big large payment to be made, a month before the wedding.
Don't forget the photography gift list, I am getting new gift list flyers made up over the winter which I will be sending out to all my 2009 clients to put in their wedding invitations. This means that your guests, family and friends can contribute towards a lasting memory of your wedding day, the official wedding day album.
At the moment I am happy with the website, I just need to update some of the images on there which I will do over the winter.
The blog needs a little bit of an overhaul, again a winter job.
Price lists - can't put it off any longer, I have to get the 2010 price list sorted. I already have one wedding booked for 2010 and I have been getting a number of enquiries recently for it, so it has to be done! The current price list shall remain for all 2009 weddings.
Contracts - one big change I will be making is with regards to the contract. One thing I have done for years has been the provisional booking where you can take up to 5 working days to make up your mind as to whether you book me or not. This has proved a bit sticky recently and therefore for ALL NEW BOOKINGS it will now be a FIRST COME FIRST SERVED basis only; signed contract and booking fee secures. So if you want to book, you must get in quick, as while you are thinking about it, someone may have taken your date from under your nose.....
Also the payment regime is going to change - again for NEW BOOKINGS ONLY, the payment regime will be £250 at time of booking, £250 3 months after booking (plus any accomodation/travel fees) and the remainder of the collection or custom quote no later than 1 month prior to the wedding. If you have already booked me, you can stick to the old payment regime, though payment can be made at any time up to 1 month prior to the wedding. I know several couples in the past have paid me a small amount monthly in order to avoid a big large payment to be made, a month before the wedding.
Don't forget the photography gift list, I am getting new gift list flyers made up over the winter which I will be sending out to all my 2009 clients to put in their wedding invitations. This means that your guests, family and friends can contribute towards a lasting memory of your wedding day, the official wedding day album.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Jenni & Jon's wedding - The Fairmont St Andrews
There was a sheer sense of deja vu last weekend for me..............
Bride's name; Jen
Groom's name; Jon
Venue in; St Andrews
For those regular to reading this blog, you will know that I had a wedding last year for Jen and Jon in St Andrews which went onto be one of the biggest weddings to date, ending up as a featured wedding and the front cover of the Scottish Wedding Directory's Real Life Weddings Winter magazine last year.
This wedding was no less fun to shoot; infact I think the bride and groom were one of the most funniest couples I have ever shot in 8 years!
Even the seriousness of the ceremony brought fits of giggles!
A proud Father of the Bride watched on....
After lots of cuddles and congratulations from their guests and a very quick family formals session, I took Jen and Jon around the hotel for a fantastic couples session; my favourite time of the day.
We even managed to brave it outside for some fresh air and some amazing scenery..
But we were soon back in and warming up by the fantastic fireplace in the reception area.
The wonderful cake made by the Mother of the Bride was on display in the Atrium for the cake cutting.
And the speeches......... I think the whole room was rooting for young Tom, who did an upstanding job as his dad's Best Man.
The dancing was in full swing by the time we left, not before Jon spotted me on the dancefloor!
Bride's name; Jen
Groom's name; Jon
Venue in; St Andrews
For those regular to reading this blog, you will know that I had a wedding last year for Jen and Jon in St Andrews which went onto be one of the biggest weddings to date, ending up as a featured wedding and the front cover of the Scottish Wedding Directory's Real Life Weddings Winter magazine last year.
This wedding was no less fun to shoot; infact I think the bride and groom were one of the most funniest couples I have ever shot in 8 years!
Even the seriousness of the ceremony brought fits of giggles!
A proud Father of the Bride watched on....After lots of cuddles and congratulations from their guests and a very quick family formals session, I took Jen and Jon around the hotel for a fantastic couples session; my favourite time of the day.We even managed to brave it outside for some fresh air and some amazing scenery..
But we were soon back in and warming up by the fantastic fireplace in the reception area.
The wonderful cake made by the Mother of the Bride was on display in the Atrium for the cake cutting. And the speeches......... I think the whole room was rooting for young Tom, who did an upstanding job as his dad's Best Man. The dancing was in full swing by the time we left, not before Jon spotted me on the dancefloor!Fun n funky; just my kinda wedding. Thanks Jen and Jon for making my last wedding of the season a cracker to finish on!
Vendor’s information
Wedding ceremony & reception venue; Fairmont St Andrews
Wedding co-ordinater at hotel; Julie Mcelrath
Cake; Mother of the Bride – Kathleen Hollingworth
Flowers; Lasy Daisy Leven – Bridal Flowers, Ladybirds St Andrews – Table displays
Band; Red Square
Bride’s dress; designed by Maggie Sottero
Bought at Elizabeth of York
Bridesmaids dresses; designed by Berketex
Bought at Berketex
Jewellery; Swarovksi
Make-up; Bride's sister in law Michelle Hollingworth
Hair; Michelle @ Byron Hairdressing
Stationery: Bride's sister in law Michelle Hollingworth
Wedding co-ordinater at hotel; Julie Mcelrath
Cake; Mother of the Bride – Kathleen Hollingworth
Flowers; Lasy Daisy Leven – Bridal Flowers, Ladybirds St Andrews – Table displays
Band; Red Square
Bride’s dress; designed by Maggie Sottero
Bought at Elizabeth of York
Bridesmaids dresses; designed by Berketex
Bought at Berketex
Jewellery; Swarovksi
Make-up; Bride's sister in law Michelle Hollingworth
Hair; Michelle @ Byron Hairdressing
Stationery: Bride's sister in law Michelle Hollingworth
Monday, November 10, 2008
More {blush}
"Well Nikki you’ve done it again, you’ve managed to surpass our expectations.
We were expecting something special when we got the album but what you have produced is so much more than we were even hoping for. Looking at the images online was amazing but the album is simply stunning.
Not only have you given us a book of beautiful images but you have managed to capture the mood, atmosphere and emotion of the whole day and left us with an album that we will treasure always.
We absolutely cannot thank you enough for all your hard work.
Lisa & Ruairidh xx "
We were expecting something special when we got the album but what you have produced is so much more than we were even hoping for. Looking at the images online was amazing but the album is simply stunning.
Not only have you given us a book of beautiful images but you have managed to capture the mood, atmosphere and emotion of the whole day and left us with an album that we will treasure always.
We absolutely cannot thank you enough for all your hard work.
Lisa & Ruairidh xx "
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
More Christmas ideas - NMP Gift Vouchers
Buy a NMP gift voucher for any value over £50 and when that voucher is used, whether it be wedding or portraits, the recipient of the voucher gets a complimentary FRAMED 7" x 5" image!
Runs out December 19th 2008
Contact me on nikki@nikkimcleodphotography.co.uk or phone 01383 821498 for details!
Runs out December 19th 2008
Contact me on nikki@nikkimcleodphotography.co.uk or phone 01383 821498 for details!
Sunday, November 02, 2008
Christmas specials and deadlines
I had a couple of great sessions in Glasgow yesterday, which I will get around to blogging at some point.
In the meantime, some deadlines for my wedding clients.
All album orders should have been in by now, if you still wish to order an album, contact me NOW on nikki@nikkimcleodphotography.co.uk and I shall see what I can do.
Print orders must be ordered and paid for NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1st, in order to have them for Christmas.
And now some Christmas specials.
For all previous, current and future wedding and portrait clients, there is a cracking promotion on at the moment at NMP.
All those that have visited the studio, will have seen the amazing box prints on display on the walls. From now until December 1st, you can order as many 20" x 16" box prints for an amazing £125 each!! This size is normally on sale for £250, so for the next month, they are HALF PRICE!!
And there is a fantastic portrait promotion here in Dalgety Bay this month;
Just noticed it doesn't make it clear on the flyer but the 7" x 5" and the 10" x 8" are FRAMED!
In the meantime, some deadlines for my wedding clients.
All album orders should have been in by now, if you still wish to order an album, contact me NOW on nikki@nikkimcleodphotography.co.uk and I shall see what I can do.
Print orders must be ordered and paid for NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1st, in order to have them for Christmas.
And now some Christmas specials.
For all previous, current and future wedding and portrait clients, there is a cracking promotion on at the moment at NMP.
All those that have visited the studio, will have seen the amazing box prints on display on the walls. From now until December 1st, you can order as many 20" x 16" box prints for an amazing £125 each!! This size is normally on sale for £250, so for the next month, they are HALF PRICE!!
And there is a fantastic portrait promotion here in Dalgety Bay this month;
Just noticed it doesn't make it clear on the flyer but the 7" x 5" and the 10" x 8" are FRAMED!
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