Setting your budget

Over the years, we have met and worked with many wonderful  couples preparing for the most important day of their lives. For most, this is their first experience, planning for a wedding. Understandably, they are sometimes sticker shocked, not realizing what all is involved to create the finished result. It is not uncommon to believe we are busy during the day of the event. We are seen moving around quickly, camera(s) in hand, creating beautiful portraits and capturing all the excitement of the wedding party and guests. What isn't seen, is the behind the scenes work. Better know as the workflow. This is hours spent at the computer, editing the images with Lightroom and Photoshop. Making every shot more and more beautiful. When I first started shooting professionally, almost 25 years ago. Most of the work was done in the camera, then sent off to the lab and they took care of the rest. Today in the digital era, photographers choose to do most of the work themselves. It's not that the labs are unable to (most will), but to add your own personal touch or signature to every image. In my next few blogs, I will talk more about the involvement of the photographer, and what you should expect. In the meantime, look at your wedding album as an investment in your love you have for one another, as your relationship grows,