lizzie

I had Thomas So for my wedding 2 weeks ago.  He said I have to wait 8-10 weeks before I get to see the pictures.  it's just electronic files.  I didn't order any album from him.  I wonder if this is the normal timeframe.

lizzie

I used Thomas So but I have to say I am not very impressed so far.  He talks well but he doesn't "action".  My photos will take 8-10 weeks to develop and I asked if I can have one good picture now so I can make my thank you card but he said keep in touch.  My parents had to leave for Hong Kong a few days after and I asked if I can have a few pics so I can develop a few for my parents to take back, but instead, he sent me 10 previews pics.  So far, not impressed.
He asked me to pay the full balance without giving us the picture and we said no.  So far we paid 75% of the cost and am waiting for the pics to give him the rest.
Don't get fooled by his "sweet talk". it's better to get someone who provides customer service and quality pictures, not someone just good at talking and selling.

lizzie

Thomas So is the classic Hong Kong style, you pose for every photo, rather than capture the moment.  Eg, stop and pose for every person you served tea, pretend to hold the cup, pretend to give gift/red pocket then smile.  Everything is posed to get the effect.  Whereas the newer style is the photo journalism type, "capture the moment", so it depends on what you are looking for.  

As for my wedding photos from Thomas So, I had my wedding in May and I have not heard from him to this date.  Still waiting for my pictures.

lizzie

He said 8-10 weeks but when I emailed him, he "fool hin" me.  I am glad I didn't pay for the full 100% yet and still has a balance to pay when I collect my photos.  My friend had to wait 1 year before she got her wedding photos and she paid her photographer 100% before the wedding.  I learned from her not to do that.

Thomas So did have 2 photographers, but that other guy is a junior and he was just standing there like a piece of lumber.  He wasn't quite sure what to do at most times.  It was mostly Thomas So who took the pictures, but again "posed" pictures.  I haven't seen my pictures yet, may be I could be impressed, so let's wait and see.

lizzie

I didn't order the album, just prints will take 8-10 weeks for my photographer!