Taiwan photography advice please
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Considered taking pure overseas TW package but have to liaise through email and they have a lot of hidden cost like if there is rainy day, washing of gowns, admission fees, inland transport fees.
Decided to go for local boutique with photographers who are already based in TW. Can try: Jazz, Thomson, Yvonne, Labelle
Jazz price is competitive and for the rest can nego for more perks such as
- 2 daddy jack, 2 bro jacket
- 2 mama dress
- get soft copy back
- poses exchanged for 4R album and table top frame
- Free inland transport (worth $250)
Decided to go for local boutique with photographers who are already based in TW. Can try: Jazz, Thomson, Yvonne, Labelle
Jazz price is competitive and for the rest can nego for more perks such as
- 2 daddy jack, 2 bro jacket
- 2 mama dress
- get soft copy back
- poses exchanged for 4R album and table top frame
- Free inland transport (worth $250)
Hi All,
A Couple of weeks ago i signed for NAZA bridal for an overseas shoot in Taiwan, this was after much market research and reading up beforehand. They provided us with an exclusive and very attractive package which till date which i have not seen any other packages shown online of equivalent value. Due to a promise to the promotor tina, i would not be able to disclose the information online here as it was a package which was much better then the usual.
My fiancee and myself were very keen with regards to this trip and has been in good communication with the people from NAZA Taiwan with regards to the arrangement , etc.
Today we have decided to sell of this package due to the fact that we decided to stretch our budget and invest more to a trip to Australia. Australia being the place where my fiancee and myself met would only prove to be a more meaningful place to take pre-wedding shots. Thus, the reason for my posting here.
The package itself costs Sgd$2888 and i would like to ask only sincere and keen people who are interested for an overseas Taiwan shoot package to contact me via my personal email. More details would be shared then.
My Email Details : [email protected]
A Couple of weeks ago i signed for NAZA bridal for an overseas shoot in Taiwan, this was after much market research and reading up beforehand. They provided us with an exclusive and very attractive package which till date which i have not seen any other packages shown online of equivalent value. Due to a promise to the promotor tina, i would not be able to disclose the information online here as it was a package which was much better then the usual.
My fiancee and myself were very keen with regards to this trip and has been in good communication with the people from NAZA Taiwan with regards to the arrangement , etc.
Today we have decided to sell of this package due to the fact that we decided to stretch our budget and invest more to a trip to Australia. Australia being the place where my fiancee and myself met would only prove to be a more meaningful place to take pre-wedding shots. Thus, the reason for my posting here.
The package itself costs Sgd$2888 and i would like to ask only sincere and keen people who are interested for an overseas Taiwan shoot package to contact me via my personal email. More details would be shared then.
My Email Details : [email protected]
takeshi_anna
New Member
Hi! I just sign up France Paris package @ $3600. Can someone share experience with them??
Lovereflection
New Member
Hi I just signede up for France Paris package .....any good Make up artist to introduce ? thank you!
Lovereflection
New Member
hi i have just tried their website today and it works.....tho i have called them to arrange for our photoshoot but have yet to hear from them for few weeks
Hi, i heard this mua is good. How ur experience with them ?
Hi could you share more with me ?
where did your friend take from? Who is the mua and photographer ?
OYHZ
Member
she took at taipei, yangmingshan
didn't ask for the name of the MUA and photographer though.
catomanci
Member
Hi sjan and all France Paris法國巴黎 BTBs!
I just came back from my photoshoot in March 2015 and would like to share my experience. I was initially very apprehensive as I signed up and paid in full (I know, silly me. I did not do any research and it was the first shop that approached us right after we got engaged us). I'd like to spare future brides of any feelings of dread or worries like what I went through.
Firstly, I hope that all brides would consider their photoshoot a separate expense from the wedding, because it TRULY is an investment for future keepsake. Once you've set your own expectations right, it wouldn't bother you that much that your package is $x00 more expensive than another BTB, because for all you know, you will be getting a better photographer/MUA for that $x00 more that you are paying.
PRICE
Despite that, I must say I was very upset to find out that our package was pretty overpriced (but I still think it was a worthwhile investment!). From what I heard from other BTBs, what I paid could have bought an entire bridal package (pre-wedding + actual gowns + photography). I've not even factored in flights and accommodation! We just took this as an opportunity for a pre-honeymoon. By the way, this is coming from someone who went through 2 photoshoots! I had my first photoshoot in Sanya, Hainan in January 2015 this year. So please, don't beat yourself up for something which you will earn back eventually okay! http://www.******************/forums/images/smilies/RpS_smile.gif
OTHER COSTS
It is true that they have many hidden costs - such as MUA onsite (~S$230), transport (10h but we only used him twice?! ~TWD4100), and entrance fees (~TWD3000/couple) to certain photography studios. I also got an unhappy shock from the VISA charges (3-5%) arising from our credit card fees. I don't think any credit card offers enough rebate for that, so I'll highly encourage all BTBs to pay in cash instead. And also to pay just a deposit instead =P
PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT/ MUA
We encountered freak weather (it is supposed to be a drought these few months but it rained non-stop in the entire week we were there) but our photos really turned out amazing! Our photographer was a pretty funny/eccentric gentleman called Ah Lu/ Lu Sir. Lu Sir had a scuffle with his new assistant though, a young chap called Kelvin who was still learning the ropes. And my MUA was Yayi. Yukapon is right abou her. All of us were speechless when she was done! One thing to note though, Ya yi doesn't like criticism so just let her do her thing, she is superb so I was not worried at all.
COORDINATOR
I guess we were blessed with a really nice coordinator called Sammy/ Yixun. It took me a while to translate everything to Traditional Chinese during our correspondence though, as I wanted to be as polite to them as they were (or would) to me. I must also give due credit to the lady (Candy) who picked out my white gown - it was stunning! A pity they don't sell it anymore.. I would have bought it for my actual day.
PRE-WEDDING SHOOT or ALL-IN BRIDAL PACKAGE?
I've actually given some thought if getting an entire package will be worthwhile, and my answer is - Yes. Unfortunately, I did not get it as France Paris didn't have a local office in Singapore when I bought my package in July/August 2014. I didn't even know the difference then LOL. Why I say so is because the prices will definitely be more attractive. Your pre-wedding shots are actually what gives you more bargaining power. Most shops will quote it cheap because they expect couples to top up the photos, which can bring in significant income. Because I overlooked this, I had to top up another S$2.5k for an actual day wedding package.
This thread should be renamed to France Paris to benefit other BTBs man!
All prices stated above are valid as of March 2015.
I just came back from my photoshoot in March 2015 and would like to share my experience. I was initially very apprehensive as I signed up and paid in full (I know, silly me. I did not do any research and it was the first shop that approached us right after we got engaged us). I'd like to spare future brides of any feelings of dread or worries like what I went through.
Firstly, I hope that all brides would consider their photoshoot a separate expense from the wedding, because it TRULY is an investment for future keepsake. Once you've set your own expectations right, it wouldn't bother you that much that your package is $x00 more expensive than another BTB, because for all you know, you will be getting a better photographer/MUA for that $x00 more that you are paying.
PRICE
Despite that, I must say I was very upset to find out that our package was pretty overpriced (but I still think it was a worthwhile investment!). From what I heard from other BTBs, what I paid could have bought an entire bridal package (pre-wedding + actual gowns + photography). I've not even factored in flights and accommodation! We just took this as an opportunity for a pre-honeymoon. By the way, this is coming from someone who went through 2 photoshoots! I had my first photoshoot in Sanya, Hainan in January 2015 this year. So please, don't beat yourself up for something which you will earn back eventually okay! http://www.******************/forums/images/smilies/RpS_smile.gif
OTHER COSTS
It is true that they have many hidden costs - such as MUA onsite (~S$230), transport (10h but we only used him twice?! ~TWD4100), and entrance fees (~TWD3000/couple) to certain photography studios. I also got an unhappy shock from the VISA charges (3-5%) arising from our credit card fees. I don't think any credit card offers enough rebate for that, so I'll highly encourage all BTBs to pay in cash instead. And also to pay just a deposit instead =P
PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT/ MUA
We encountered freak weather (it is supposed to be a drought these few months but it rained non-stop in the entire week we were there) but our photos really turned out amazing! Our photographer was a pretty funny/eccentric gentleman called Ah Lu/ Lu Sir. Lu Sir had a scuffle with his new assistant though, a young chap called Kelvin who was still learning the ropes. And my MUA was Yayi. Yukapon is right abou her. All of us were speechless when she was done! One thing to note though, Ya yi doesn't like criticism so just let her do her thing, she is superb so I was not worried at all.
COORDINATOR
I guess we were blessed with a really nice coordinator called Sammy/ Yixun. It took me a while to translate everything to Traditional Chinese during our correspondence though, as I wanted to be as polite to them as they were (or would) to me. I must also give due credit to the lady (Candy) who picked out my white gown - it was stunning! A pity they don't sell it anymore.. I would have bought it for my actual day.
PRE-WEDDING SHOOT or ALL-IN BRIDAL PACKAGE?
I've actually given some thought if getting an entire package will be worthwhile, and my answer is - Yes. Unfortunately, I did not get it as France Paris didn't have a local office in Singapore when I bought my package in July/August 2014. I didn't even know the difference then LOL. Why I say so is because the prices will definitely be more attractive. Your pre-wedding shots are actually what gives you more bargaining power. Most shops will quote it cheap because they expect couples to top up the photos, which can bring in significant income. Because I overlooked this, I had to top up another S$2.5k for an actual day wedding package.
This thread should be renamed to France Paris to benefit other BTBs man!
All prices stated above are valid as of March 2015.
catomanci
Member
Yayi's fantastic!
The gown selection was quite good. More importantly they are all pretty new and very clean, which is important to me.
Best to go with photos of some of your preferred gowns, will make it easier for them to pick out gowns for you. I took just an hour to choose 5 gowns because I didn't have any preference. Same for photography style! Bring some photos along on your phone!
catomanci
Member
Yangmingshan! and there was also this giant carousell on top of a shopping centre which i chose for my night scene.
OYHZ
Member
carousel? sounds nice! which shopping mall is that?
I only know of the mall with a Ferris wheel at the rooftop..
