Wedding Photography

There is perhaps no moment in a persons life that is more important to memorialize than their wedding day. Every wedding is unique, and we understand the importance of getting the shots needed to capture the memories of the day.

When we contract to shoot a wedding we always bring in another qualified photographer. Two sets of eyes are better than one. This also allows us to split up and work independantly so that no shot is missed.

For weddings when you book us, we block out the entire day as needed. We never double book a wedding day. On your wedding day, you are our number one priority.

We work well with others, and are familiar with some of the DJ's and Event location managers, if you need referrals, please let us know.

Here's a few tips about working with us, or any other photographer for that matter.

Do not surprise the photographer....

The photographer needs a block of time....

If you want nice posed photos, especially the creative ones, that are set up, well lit, the photographer needs some time. We generally require an hour just for posed photos with bridal party and family. This does not include any "creative" time and we can only get it done in that hour if everyone is there and ready and accessible for that entire hour.

The groom must not see the bride before the ceremony...

This is an old tradition that we hear often. What many people do not realize is, that along with this tradition, it was customary to have the Ceremony in the morning or early afternoon, and the reception happened hours later in the evening. The hours in between these two events was the time for the bride and groom to unwind, and for the bridal party and family to meet with the photographer for posed photos.

In the modern wedding, brides and grooms, out of consideration for guests who may be travelling, and in consideration of event location complexities often choose to have their ceremonies lead directly into their receptions. This poses a real problem for photographers as there is no time for posed shots. Some brides have tried to allow for an hour of posed shots, in between, but it never works because guests are always eager to come up and congratulate them, and the bride and groom are torn between being good hosts, and getting their photography done. This has led to many dissappointing photosessions.

I strongly encourage that if you are certain that you wish to stick to tradition, that you do so completely, leave hours between your ceremony and reception for unwind, and photosession time. If for whatever reason that will not work, then you really should consider having your bridal party, and family meet with the photographer a couple of hours before your ceremony for some undistracted posed photography. There are ways we can help with the suspense of the seeing the bride for the first time, and make it a climactic moment for all... however, you if you go with this option, be sure to let the decorators know, because you will want your setting to be perfect.

This is a matter you should seriously consider as a couple, decide what is important to you, and then work it out with your photographer, whomever you choose. You are spending hundreds if not thousands of dollars on your photos make the best of them by having everything working in your favor.

Enjoy your wedding day...

An ounce of planning... Anyone who has ever planned a wedding knows what I am talking about... especially if they planned their own. There is no substitute for hiring a pro, but if money is an issue, pick someone you trust, and put them in charge of preparations and then make sure everyone knows who that person is... photographers, caterers, DJ, minister, etc. Do not try to do it yourself. On your wedding day, you need to sit back, be pampered, enjoy the moment... you only get once chance at this. You can't enjoy it, if you are running around trying to make sure everything is "just right". Leave that to someone else. As a photographer, I need you at your best, your happiest, to properly capture the joyous occasion.

I hope that you've found our wedding photos to be creative and beautiful. I encourage you to check my rates, and then contact me for availability for your dates.

 

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