3 Points To What if You Can't Make It?
When it comes to backup and equipment I try to cover every possible eventuality that could occur and have a solution ready so, for example:
1-My Equipment Fails?
If my equipment fails or breaks, I have 2 cameras on me at all times but I also have 1 more in the car and I take 4 lenses with me everywhere too. I also have extra flashes and batteries for all my equipment. My cameras have 2 memory card slots so if a card fails, it's okay because my camera takes 2 pictures, 1 on each card at the same time.
2-Car Trouble?
If my car breaks down: I always plan to arrive earlier than I am due, so if I come across traffic or I have car problems I have time to address them in good time. If my car was not going anywhere, I would simply get a taxi if my friends or family couldn’t help.
3-I am Unwell?
I try to keep fit and healthy to avoid being ill and it would have to be serious to stop me be able to attend your wedding.
If I am ill or can not make your wedding, I will do everything in my power to have someone step in my place on the day. I would then take the images and do the editing to my style and you will still be communicating with me. I have a community of photographer friends that I use and trust that I would reach out to see if they could step in, and then if this wasn’t possible I will research and look for another professional photographer in the photographer community that I am part of. If I could not find a replacement, you will be entitled to a full refund I hope this never happens of course.
I hope these things would never happen, but some things are out of everyone’s control and no one can really say otherwise.
I would like to take this opportunity to tell you about a real-life situation that happened to me.
It was 21st December 2019 and I was leaving Crathorne Hall, North Yorkshire after finishing capturing the lovely couple Louis & Natalie's Wedding
On my way home a car came around a bend on the wrong side of the road (a country road at 60mph) there was no time for me to avoid him and we had a head-on collision.
After a long night, I was ok to go home and long story short the next day I was rushed to the hospital and had an operation.
I had 2 weddings booked on the 28th of December & 31st December. The day after my operation I spoke to both couples and explained the situation after speaking to a photographer friend who was able to take over on both days if I was not fit enough. I was discharged on the 28th of December and obviously unable to do the wedding. Paul a professional photographer who I know well and worked with many times in the past did their wedding and the couple were very happy with everything. Paul gave me the photos and I did all the editing and albums they had requested a month later we met up in Northumberland where I was able to hand everything over over a coffee and they were very happy with the way I handled everything and communicated it all to them.
Feeling a bit better I decided with limp and broken ribs and I would be ok to photograph the wedding but worried I might not last the day and may suffer I was not willing to chance to ruin the day. I took it upon myself to pay for a second photographer out of my own pocket even though they did not request it. Again my good friend Paul who helped out a few days before was free so he was able to help, plus I was unfit to drive and Paul was happy to step in.
I am happy to say other than a 20-minute break, I had while everyone had their meal, I was good for the day. To this day I still use their photos for my portfolio, I did not let my injuries affect the quality of my work and I still get comments on their wedding portfolio. But the most important thing is the couple Sarah & Mark were very, very happy with every part of the day and the way I communicated everything and that I was well and well enough to be there.
I am an open book, and I would be happy to chat in more in detail if that would help so please don’t hesitate to contact me with any other questions you may have.
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Nick Georgiou Photography
If you don't know much about me, well let me try and describe my style as a wedding photographer. My approach is documentary style, I am a very easy person to get on with, which will help put you and your guest at ease. This means if you have fun, I will capture it in my favourite way, candid! We will have fun and it will still be beautiful, I'm always looking for real moments to capture real raw emotion from everyone. The key for me is to let you have the best day and I will work my little legs off to capture it the best way I know how!
If you would like to ask me anything then please get in touch I am happy to discuss things in person or over the phone. If would like to check my availability then please let me know your date I will always aim to reply within 24 hours, unless I am on holiday then it might be 48 hours.
If you are still unsure then please take a look at the wedding galleries I have over 30 wedding galleries, enough I think to help you see my style and if it's perfect for your wedding day. If you would like to see my wedding packages then click here to see my options I can also create a personal package if you prefer. I hope you are ready to contact me I always love meeting new people and hearing all about their amazing wedding plans, so please get in touch.
