Area Photographers Combine 50 Years of
Wedding Photography Experience
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1/20/2005
CONTACT: BUTCH MERRITT, 646-1570
(By Lisa Garrett)
PENDLETON --- Veteran photographers Clark Webb and Butch Merritt
will share their trade secrets in a first-of-its-kind wedding photography
seminar offered by Tri-County Technical College this fall.
 The
seminar is aimed at those individuals who would like to break into
the wedding photography business.
Webb, of Pendleton, and Merritt, a Piedmont resident, recently combined
their wedding photography experience into one business. They have joined
forces to offer this workshop which will feature their combined half-century
of experience in wedding photography.
Both have both taught photography at the college level and have built
very successful businesses. They agree that quality images and quality
service are two of the keys to success. "The wedding day for a
bride and groom is one of the most special occasions in their lives.
They should never trust anyone who doesn't have the experience, equipment
and background to capture their special day. All the necessary topics
will be included in the workshop," said Webb.
"A wedding photographer needs to blend into the day and to capture
the events in a professional manner without distracting from the ceremony.
He or she should record beautiful images that the couple can cherish
for the rest of their lives," said Merritt. "A wedding photographer
should be fast, proficient and still maintain quality images," he
added.
Photographing a wedding is challenging, somewhat stressful and pushes
the photographer's skills to the limit, said Webb. "This workshop
will cover all of the factors that can make it a successful day for
all. A topic that most don't understand is how to deal with all of
the different personalities of the wedding party," said Webb.
The way you treat others is critical, agreed Merritt. "The bride
wants the day to be perfect, and the groom is worried if the limousine
will arrive on time. The last thing they need is a photographer who
doesn't know how to treat people. The workshop will stress the rapport
and trust that needs to be established with the entire wedding party
early on."
They also will demonstrate how to combine traditional wedding photos
with the latest photojournalistic approach to capturing the ceremony.
Included in the discussion will be medium format, 35-mm photography
and digital photography. Visit the websites of Webb and Merritt today
at www. clarkwebb.com and butchmerrittphoto.com.
Enrollment will be limited. Contact Tri-County Technical College at
(864) 224-0453 at the Anderson Mall to enroll.
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