Booked Randy Chapman!

TinkBride

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Hey all,

so EXCITED! I figured only being two months out Randy Chapman would be booked, but he had a cancellation for my day! So, we snagged him!

I have heard so many amazing things about him, I can't wait!
 
Hey all,

so EXCITED! I figured only being two months out Randy Chapman would be booked, but he had a cancellation for my day! So, we snagged him!

I have heard so many amazing things about him, I can't wait!

That is SO EXCITING. I have to tell you...of all the things I'm looking forward to...I'm looking forward to having Randy do the photos the most.

I had read fantastic things about him here...and the fact that he includes the rights to the CD was amazing. And then I saw Magimus' pictures. I sat there with my dropped jaw clicking through the photos, each more stunning than the last.

I'm glad you got him :thumbsup2
 
Thats great! Randy was amazing at our wedding, you made a great choice booking him!
 
I'm glad he had a cancellation! We've booked him also. From seeing his photos throughout the boards, his work is amazing!
 

:cheer2: YAY FOR RANDY:cheer2:

Tink this will be the best decision you have made by far... I promise!! You will want to marry this guy (and then wake up and realize you are marrying your DF)... but still- hes awesome!! Easy so easy going, great to get along with... and funny!! And he is so tallented (I dont think that man knows his own tallent is as great as it is).

I am thrilled for you!
:banana: :woohoo: :dance3: :rockband: :dancer: party: :jumping1: :rainbow: :cool1:
 
Maggimus:

How did you divide up your three hours?:confused:
 
Well he came a little early to the hotel so we shot there. I didnt count my 3 hours (like some might.. and get a little cheated) as 3 consecutive hours. Because through some of my time... we were in transportation mode. Randy didnt ride over in the limo with us ofcourse. My wedding was at 1:00. He got to my hotel at like 11 something (he said he finished up early).. but I had made plans to begin my time with him at 12. The plan was..

Shoot me & Shane seperately throughout an hour at the hotel, Wilderness Lodge... getting ready, outside the resort, with family, etc.
That was 12noon.

From 1-2pm he was to shoot the ceremony and reception at Sea Breeze Point. (When its a small crowd.. you dont need a lot of time at the ceremony and reception). We got a lot of photos there and might have even left a little early.

We then requested that we shoot the remaining hour of our time on the grounds of the Grand Floridian.. near the fountain, in the grass, on the beach, etc.
This was the last hour.

He doesnt mind do to anything that you ask, or travel anywhere... as long as you tell him before hand what you want to do. As for the Grand Floridian... we had to call DFTW the day before our event to see where each bride would be that day... so that we didnt interfere and have them see us (its policy that no 2 brides see one another on their day). Since we would be leaving the Boardwalk for photos.. we did this out of courtesy. There was another bride shooting photos at the GF.. so Randy just walked in front of us before we drastically moved locations to make sure she wasnt around.

Make the most of your time.... its very do'able. GL!
 
Good to know! Because I wanted him to do an hour at the hotel getting ready and stuff, an hour at the ceremony, and an hour at the Polynesian, on their grounds.

Did you have to fill out any special paperwork through DFTW or anything? I have e-mailed my VERY unreliable planner and rosie (wonderful woman) to let them know of the change, but i have not heard anything back yet......

I am so excited now, because now I feel like i have some freedom with my photos, instead of being told what to do and when!
 
Nope.. no paperwork. They will just change everything. It isnt a big deal at all because tons of brides end up going with outside vendors (And they are very familiar with Randy). You dont even have to tell them what your plans are with Randy (like where you are going)... you just tell them that you are using him, nuff said! But do tell Randy what your plans are.

Also- another helpful hint. Randy does 2 photo sizes. his standard 4x5... and then he will do 4x6 upon request. I chose 4x6 because that is what a standard photo is (one you get from wally world photo center, etc). It makes for good reprints and good picture frames, if you know what I mean :)
You might consider this as well.
 
Congrats on getting Randy you will so impressed. I did an hour at the poly even though my wedding wasnt there and they are my favorite of all. if you are on the beach expect your dress to get pretty dirty. we did our pics b4 the wedding and mine got kinda messy but it didnt matter :)
 
Yay!!! So happy to hear Randy was available for you!! I know you've heard this before, but I have to keep emphasizing how great he is...you will love working with him! He's so easy-going that it feels like you've known him for years! :)
 
Awesome- Randy is a great photographer. We are meeting him in a couple of days for e-pics and I am soo excited which is not like me. I don't HATE taking pics but I don't always love it either but (because I am picky about they way I look of course and self concsious.) but I am confident that Randy will make us look good:goodvibes
 
Congratulations! Randy Chapman is fantastic. We used him as well and got a million pictures. You would have thought he was a wedding guest he had so much fun with everyone and really made you feel relaxed. His pictures are the most beautiful I have seen anywhere for anything. He is truly wonderful.

As a side note, my brothers were so funny with him...they kept calling him kevin bacon LOL!!! And my parents just saw him this past trip in early december and to refresh his memory they told him "oh yeah, our sons kept calling you kevin bacon" And he remembered...I mean how funny. It was a great time.

Have A Magical Day!

Maureen
 












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