Brides Taking Pictures of Invitations, Gowns, Etc.

I was reading another post and was reminded of this question... do you allow brides to take pictures of items? I offer wedding stationery and while I understand that it is the age of technology; it sometimes 'irks' me when a bride pulls out her phone and starts snapping pictures. I like to think they are taking the snapshots to show to their fiances or families...but sometimes, I wonder...

What are your general thoughts on this?

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Permalink Reply by Glen Shevlin on February 2, 2010 at 12:39pm

Same business same problems, I basically ignore it, if they are bargain shopping I won't match a bargin basement price not that I can't its that I won't. If they want my servics I do what I can to make it happen if My price does not work for them there is not a lot I can do about it. If they are doing the picture this and what is your price or I like this with a picture I can make it myself type there is nothing I can do about it. The waste of time is irritating but the possibilty of somebody tearing you appart online because you are unfriendly or worse is not worth the trouble.

Basically I live and let live when I can the downside is much worse than any upside for being inflexible about the issue.

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Permalink Reply by Judi Tutton on February 22, 2010 at 11:55am

I won't allow any pictures of anything at all. They can buy a sample, or look at pictures I have already on the web.

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Permalink Reply by Ebony Sparkes on February 23, 2010 at 8:40am

It doesn't bother me. I'm confident in the product that I provide. Honestly, sometimes they are just taking pictures so that that they can remember things, it might not be as bad as we think. That's the "rosey" colored glasses of mine. If they go somewhere else for a better price, all the better for me, I will not compromise quality for price and I'm still just getting started out so I really don't have room to turn down business. LOL

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Permalink Reply by Linda Davey on February 23, 2010 at 2:23pm

I have many brides come to me with images of gowns they have seen. Even with them in it! However, I always say, "I don't copy" I don't think it's fair and I don't think it's professional. I know how hard people work designing and manufacturing.
What I do give my clients is a "inspirational vision" Something that makes it unique so in actual fact, they get an original. You ask them how they would feel if someone wanted to "copy" their dress? Their reply? "You wouldn't make this for anyone else would you? This is MY dress." My answer? "No, I wouldn't"

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