Why Photographers need to network and stick together.
I specifically didn’t book any weddings the weekend before I was due to leave for Madagascar as Stu was due home and I knew there would be lots of running around to do. Stu’s flight got delayed so I planned to sleep in and spend the day preparing for our trip. Early on Saturday morning my dear friend Samantha Maber called … she was on her way up to the Midlands to shoot a wedding and was deathly ill and wasn’t sure if she could realistically make it. Long story short, they stopped off at a clinic on the way and the doctor said there was no ways she could manage a whole 11 hour day. I went straight to her aid and shot the wedding for her. Sam is one of the sweetest people I know and I know for a fact she would’ve done the same for me, no questions asked.
This is a prime example of how photographers need to stick together and network. Photographers can be a sticky bunch and can be rather fierce about protecting their lilly pads in the pond but at the end of the day by connecting, sharing, supporting and helping each other it can only lead to growth.
Here are a few pics from Megan and Jame’s big day. Thanks for being so great guys!
August 3rd, 2011 at 2:28 pm
PREACH it sister! This could happen to any one of us and we need to be there to support eachother. Beautiful x x x
August 3rd, 2011 at 3:04 pm
I agree with you 100% Jax! We all need to have a strong support group, especially in times when things go wrong unexpectedly… Amazing pics as usual
xox
August 3rd, 2011 at 5:33 pm
I have never in a million years dreamed that such a thing could happen to me on a wedding day…
Being so sick was a nightmare for me. i am so thankful to my angel Jacki for saving me and to the lovely Meg and James for being so understanding.
Thanks Jax for sacrificing a day off to save me ( i know how precious weekends are ) – your work is so beautiful and i love you lots. xx
August 3rd, 2011 at 6:20 pm
I agree 100% with you Lady J for raise this issue as the photography community we need to sticker together .
August 3rd, 2011 at 6:23 pm
So typical of a Bruniquel!!! The photos are lovely, as always. well done for being such a Good Samaritan.
August 3rd, 2011 at 8:03 pm
Totally agree! Beautiful pics Jacki!
August 4th, 2011 at 1:30 pm
Very, very true words!!
You’re a legend Jax, I bet the couple love their photos – just gorgeous! 
August 4th, 2011 at 4:44 pm
Jackie I love your attitude towards your work and the industry and I wish more peeps could feel the same way! You have my greatest respect – keep making beautiful images – I love your work!
August 6th, 2011 at 7:07 pm
You’re a true inspiration Jacki. Your work is gorgeous, well done.
August 10th, 2011 at 11:05 pm
That is amazing! i tottally agree that people in the industry need to stick together…you never know when you will need a helping hand! We almost had a photographer cancel 18 hours before the wedding!!! It was a nightmare…luckily it all worked out and they arrived…BUT the first person I thought to call was you…not only because you are amazing, but you would help find a solution…like someone to fill in if you couldnt. I am glad that you are a friend like that…always there for people. Lots of Love Jacki! Miss you! xoxo
August 18th, 2011 at 3:06 pm
Jacki, Im a fan of both yours and Sam’s work and its so awesome to see photographers supporting each other. Beautiful work!
November 6th, 2011 at 4:17 am
Beautiful pics…I couldn’t agree more with what you said but I am finding it hard to find photographers near me that would like to hang out or be social.