NEW THING--WEDDINGS

Okay, yes, I know weddings are NOT a new thing to my Studio.  We started out photographing weddings--it's how we cut our photographic teeth, back when film and medium  format cameras were the only choice. Now, we are  retooling our Wedding Services, offering more choices,  some of them very couture,  to satisfy the most discerning couple. 

Many people say "Oh, wedding photography would be the hardest kind of work to do."  Which is not necessarily true.  Of course, you will have rough days, just like in any job.  But, for the most part, a wedding day is THE day when people are at their best.  And, if you come in prepared to make creative images that capture the spirit of the couple, with professional cameras and lightning, it IS strenuous work requiring mental and physical stamina, but, it isn't crazy-difficult.  I find that when I am photographing a wedding, I  am completely "on", lost in  the moment of creativity---for 8 to 10 hours at a time.  I liken the experience to when I am working on a colored pencil or pastel painting.  I get lost in my work, and the time just flies.  After I finish a day of wedding photography, I go home tired but exhilerated, and I sleep for 10 or 12 hours afterwards.  I think my brain needs the recovery time after a marathon of actively creating. 

But, after the wedding day, my work has only begun.  Then comes post-processing, where I fine-tune images, and apply my own art techniques to give portraits my "look".  After that, comes the fun part.  We are introducing a Post-Wedding Media Show--the newly married couple will arrive at the Studio and view my favorite images from their wedding day on the big screen with a dynamic video slideshow accompanied by local music from talented independent artists. They will review album choices and options, perhaps making decisions at that time about their portrait presentations.  They will leave with a package of proof CD's, and purchasing guides, ready to move on into sorting images for their Wedding Album.

And, as for the Wedding Albums--we are adding new options to our line up. Album Epoca is a line of custom couture albums handmade in Italy--they are truly beautiful, original creations made to the highest standards.  We have just ordered our sample albums, and I can't wait to get them into the Studio so I can share them with future brides. 

We are mixing things up a bit with our engagement sessions as well---we now call them "Sweetheart Sessions"--expanding them to include more unique locations that really mean something to the couple.  Do you love picnics?  Let's set up a picnic in a great location and do a Session!  How about boating?  Let's do the Session at the lake!  Swimming?  How about some great underwater shots?!  Or ANYTHING you can thing of! Let's try it, let's make some images that are original, and truly representative of you as a couple. We now offer custom made Guest Books for your Wedding Day, that are made up of your Sweetheart images.  We want Sweetheart Sessions to be a happy, personal time.  We want to show our brides and grooms having fun together, laughing and loving. 

Now, the new Wedding Referral Program IS a NEW THING to our Studio.  It is a very simple concept.  For every couple that books us for Wedding Coverage AND mentions that YOU referred them, YOU will receive a Full Studio Photography Session at NO CHARGE.  The couple must mention you during their consultation, and they must officially book us with a paid deposit and signed contract.  That's it! 

So, we are remaking our Wedding Photography--updating, streamlining, and adding new services.  I am frankly excited!  NEW STUFF IS GOOD STUFF!  Keep your eyes out for other NEW THINGS, because they are coming!