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rockysbride Posted: Jun 14, 2006 11:41 PM+
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Duet Question- language barrier?

Hi girls-
Sorry to crash your board. I have a question that I think you would be able to answer better.

We are about to book Duet for photo and video and are aware of the language barrier. The accent is the only thing that is making us hesitant. Would you guys be able to recommend a photographer team from Duet that is able to communicate better then their coworkers?

Thanks...
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Kris516 Posted: Jun 14, 2006 11:51 PM+
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Re: Duet Question- language barrier?

I think this is everyone's main concern when they book Duet, but once you actually work with the photographers, you'll find they are much easier to understand. We are using Jay's team. We had an e-shoot with him, and LOVED him. His direction and personality were great!
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MayBride06 Posted: Jun 15, 2006 07:46 AM+
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Re: Duet Question- language barrier?

I loved their work, but I felt that the language barrier would stress out FH. So I went another direction. But many, many girls are happy with them and had no problems.
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MrsP2Be Posted: Jun 15, 2006 07:51 AM+
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Re: Duet Question- language barrier?

Met with Alberto yesterday for e-pics, absolutely no language barrier at all.
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PIZZ2306 Posted: Jun 15, 2006 08:41 AM+
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Re: Duet Question- language barrier?

NO problem at all! i was worried at first also....But They were fantastic!!!
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LaurenluvsTJ Posted: Jun 15, 2006 09:00 AM+
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Re: Duet Question- language barrier?

This issue crossed my mind for about a minute when we were thinking about booking them, and then I said ' we are hiring them to take our pictures, not have a conversation with!'.
We had Alberto for our e-pics who has no accent at all, and Sam and Gio for the wedding. Sam and Gio were a bit harder to understand, but was it was definitely not an issue in terms of getting any pictures in the slightest bit. They were great - they made everyone feel really relaxed when taking the pics.
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rockysbride Posted: Jun 15, 2006 09:01 AM+
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Re: Duet Question- language barrier?

Really- I'm glad to hear about Alberto... does anyone know who he teams with?
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rockysbride Posted: Jun 15, 2006 09:01 AM+
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Re: Duet Question- language barrier?


Posted by PIZZ2306

NO problem at all! i was worried at first also....But They were fantastic!!!



Who did you have to take your pics?
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Katie&Chris2006 Posted: Jun 15, 2006 09:02 AM+
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Re: Duet Question- language barrier?

this was my concern so we went in another direction. but their photos are AMAZING so it certainly can't be much of an issue!!!
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JazzyT Posted: Jun 15, 2006 09:16 AM+
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Re: Duet Question- language barrier?

I booked Duet Jay's team...I had my engagement shoot with Jay and I had no problems with communication.
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mtdr1106 Posted: Jun 15, 2006 01:11 PM+
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Re: Duet Question- language barrier?


Posted by JazzyT

I booked Duet Jay's team...I had my engagement shoot with Jay and I had no problems with communication.



i agree - jay spoke perfect english. eric was a little hard to understand - but i never felt lost or anything when we met with them.

i wouldnt worry about - or let it stop me from booking them.
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LaurenluvsTJ Posted: Jun 15, 2006 02:32 PM+
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Re: Duet Question- language barrier?


Posted by rockysbride

Really- I'm glad to hear about Alberto... does anyone know who he teams with?



I don't think they have set 'teams'. When I met with Sam before the wedding he didn't know yet who would be with him. I found out a few days before it would be Gio.
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rockysbride Posted: Jun 15, 2006 02:43 PM+
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Re: Duet Question- language barrier?


Posted by LaurenluvsTJ


Posted by rockysbride

Really- I'm glad to hear about Alberto... does anyone know who he teams with?



I don't think they have set 'teams'. When I met with Sam before the wedding he didn't know yet who would be with him. I found out a few days before it would be Gio.



Do you rememebr if we get to choose the teams or are they assigned that week?
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PIZZ2306 Posted: Jun 15, 2006 03:12 PM+
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Re: Duet Question- language barrier?


Posted by rockysbride


Posted by PIZZ2306

NO problem at all! i was worried at first also....But They were fantastic!!!



Who did you have to take your pics?



Alberto...
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Jen2999 Posted: Jun 15, 2006 03:26 PM+
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Re: Duet Question- language barrier?

alberto was born here so he doesnt even have an accent. We also met sam.. it was a little bit more difficult but not a problem to me especially when i saw my PICS!
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kathrynlinton Posted: Jun 15, 2006 03:26 PM+
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Re: Duet Question- language barrier?

We had Alberto and Gio. They are soft spoken, but you can understand them. Lovely, lovely men. Did a fantastic job on my wedding.

You won't regret using Duet!
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LaurenluvsTJ Posted: Jun 15, 2006 03:41 PM+
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Re: Duet Question- language barrier?


Posted by rockysbride


Posted by LaurenluvsTJ


Posted by rockysbride

Really- I'm glad to hear about Alberto... does anyone know who he teams with?



I don't think they have set 'teams'. When I met with Sam before the wedding he didn't know yet who would be with him. I found out a few days before it would be Gio.



Do you rememebr if we get to choose the teams or are they assigned that week?



Some girls said they chose their photographer. That didn't even occur to me until after I saw it here, but honestly, I didn't even care who it would be because I love all the pictures I have seen by Duet. I asked a few months ago who our photographers would be and they told me Scott and Sam but it would up being Sam and Gio.

Really, don't worry. They are all so wonderful and nice over there. I have never seen a vendor answer emails as quickly as they do. Sue is so on top of things!
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july06bride Posted: Jun 15, 2006 04:13 PM+
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Re: Duet Question- language barrier?

we have JAys Team put into our contract, we used him for our engagement pics too and we had NO trouble at all- and really how much actual conversation do you have... they give basic directions that they give over and over again..anyway off on a tangent- I think their work is great and had no trouble understanding Jay
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Tommylove Posted: Jun 15, 2006 04:47 PM+
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Re: Duet Question- language barrier?

That was a mojor concern of ours as well, but theie pictures are so beautiful and their price was great, so we are looking past it.
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MrsMichel07 Posted: Jun 15, 2006 09:46 PM+
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Posted by JazzyT

I booked Duet Jay's team...I had my engagement shoot with Jay and I had no problems with communication.



I have Jay... and he a sweetheart.. i actually met with him at their wedding cafe opening and had no problems at all.... I think it's really Eric the ower who is hard to understand but he is a doll....
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