I'm primarily a natural light shooter. But I do use flash depending on the lighting situation. My aim is to get the best possible photo under the current conditions. When outdoors, sunlight is the most important lighting factor. So time of day is crucial to the look of images taken outdoors. Early morning and evening (about an hour before sunset) are the best times to shoot portrait style images. The lighting is softer and the temperature are a bit cooler. The middle of the day (roughly 10am to 4pm) can be very hot and the sunlight harsh especially during the summer months on the beach. So it is generally not the ideal time for portrait style photos. That said the middle part of the day is best for scenic photos where the ocean is involved. That's when you'll see the bluest colors in the seas. So it is important to think about how you want you photos to look. If you have flexibility plan your event for later in the day if we will be shooting where there is no shade.
Yes. I do utilize an assistants for larger events and additional shooters when requested. In either case I remain the primary shooter.
Yes. Once they do not get in the way. I have no problem with family and friends taking their own photos.
When I work I am highly focused on doing a great job and providing excellent service. I'm energentic and I always wear a smile. I like to interact with my subjects so they enjoy the moment and feel comfortable. I like to move around quite a bit during the ceremony and reception to capture as many candid images from as many angles as possible.
Yes if on the wedding day you decide you want me to shoot additional time that's no problem. I charge hourly for additional time. The billing can be settled before delivery of images.
Canon Cameras R6 Cameras with Canon L series professional lenses.
Your High Resolution digital images are provided in Jpeg format via a private online gallery. Images have to be downloaded using a computer.
The finally total of images is dependant on how the event size, length, flows and what's available or me to shoot. This varies greatly with each event. However you can expect 50 to 100 edited images per hour of photography.
You are granted a limited copyright. You can reproduce (print) and disseminate the images freely for personal use only. Images cannot be professionally published or sold without permission or compensation where applicable.
Yes. A complimentary password protected online gallery is provided and orders can be initated through it.
The photographer is probably the most important vendor you will contract for your event aside from the wedding officiant. At the end of the day the photos are the only thing you walk away with. Therefore, you should get the best photographer you can. Choose someone whose style you like, who has the experience to work efficiently and effectively in a variety of lighting conditions. As the saying goes you get what you pay for. That said, here are some things you can do to help manage your photography budget:
Book a package with the bare minimum. IE the photographer's time and digital images. Custom Albums and Enlargements can always be purchased afterwards. The most important thing is making sure exceptional images are captured on that day.
Plan the event so the location of dress site, ceremony and reception are close or the same. The closer these are to each other the less time is lost in transit between venues.
If you have a large wedding party plan lots of time to get ready so that everyone is on time for the ceremony. Late arrivals or starts is the biggest thing that costs brides extra money on the wedding day.
Create a basic shot list. Think about which formal photos you want before the wedding. It should list the basic images you want but shouldn't be so long that it makes the shooting process inefficient. Inform those people you want in the images where they should be and when.
There are only so many things a photographer can shoot at a reception . Organize key elements of your reception so they are closer to the beginning of the event. The first dance, cake cutting, bouquet throw, speeches etc. Scheduled toasts to occur during dinner at the reception.
This is not a must. I do many weddings in which I meet my client on the day of and things usually go great! However if it is possible it's a good thing. I find meeting before the wedding allows a greater level of comfort and relaxation on the wedding day. This in turn allows for better images. The primary thing is to communicate to the photographer your expectations and desires as it relates to the photos. What specific things about the photography are primarily important to you? What do you want focused on if anything? Are there specific people it's important to get photos of? Do you want lots of couples photos? Do you like to be posed? Do you want to be more relaxed? Do you like scenic images (wide) or close ups? Do you want drone photos? Do you want more candid photos or more posed? Discussing expectations helps put things into perspective for the event coverage.
“Mario was fantastic. He was easy going and a pleasure to work with. He ma aged to get
every shot I had asked for. He even managed to get a few that
surprised me. I was very pleased with his service.”
“Mario was fantastic. He was easy going and a pleasure to work with. He ma aged to get
every shot I had asked for. He even managed to get a few that
surprised me. I was very pleased with his service.”
