Well…I love weddings, and I love taking pictures. It makes perfect sense :0)
My services are almost completely customizable. A basic package starts at $1250 and includes:
-5 hours of coverage
-1 photographer
-engagement shoot
-dvd of jpgs
-web gallery.
Beyond that, I offer a plethora of add-ons – extra time, photographers, day-after shoots, a wide variety of albums, etc. There’s something for everyone! Contact me for a free quote for your specific needs. Most brides spend $2000-$3500 on a Juniper Spring Photography Package.
Yes! You get a dvd or flashdrive of all of your images in high-res jpgs. If you would like a flash-drive with high-res, full-size TIFFs, that’s an add-on for an extra charge. I do not give out RAW, unedited files.
I offer a blend of styles, focusing on the photojournalistic and artsy. It’s all about capturing the emotions, style, and “feel” of the day. I you want to know more about it, feel free to visit my about page!
An engagement shoot is a photo shoot with you and your fiance. It can be done at any point during your engagement, and it’s a great way to get comfortable in front of the camera and hopefully bond with your photographer before the big day. The basic idea is that the two of you pick a location (preferably something special to you both) and have some romantic shots just hanging out. I love to think of it as you two just having a date, and I happen to be there – a casual, hanging-out sort of environment. However, I’m always happy to give some direction as it’s often awkward for folks to get all gushy with each other in front of a photographer.
Nope! I think engagement shoots are great – it helps us get to know each other, and you get some nice photos to include in a guestbook or save-the-dates. Because of this, engagement shoots are automatically included in any wedding package (but I also don’t offer discounts if you’re not interested I having one :0)
1) Get excited! This is usually easier for the bride than the groom, but I highly recommend it for both. The more excited you are, the more open-minded about poses and locations, the more amazing your photos are going to turn out.
2) Look at examples online – especially for the groom, since he often hasn’t done as much looking as the bride. Get an idea of poses you like – I love getting suggestions during the session! Also, the more you look at engagement photos, the more you’ll feel comfortable in front of the camera.
3) Give yourselves a pep-talk. You are beautiful, your love is beautiful, and I’m here to capture that the best that I can.
4) Get emotionally prepared to show some honest affection on camera – I know that unless you’ve modeled before, it’s kind of awkward, but if you’re prepared it looks and feels so much more natural. There will definitely be a couple of instances when I will set you up in a spot and walk off with my zoom lens to shoot from further off – this is a great opportunity to get cozy and interact with each other.
5) What to wear – whatever you like! You probably want to look nice, but comfortable. Think about your location – will you be walking a lot? Sitting on the sand? Lying in the grass? Make sure that what you wear will be comfortable for the environment. And if you can’t pick – bring options! I love wardrobe changes :0)
6) Props. Props are awesome – even something as simple as a blanket can help you feel more comfortable. If you have any ideas but don’t have the items – let me know, and I’ll see what I can do about picking some up.
7) Let me know if you have any concerns or ideas!