I recently had the honor of photographing a wedding for Barbie and Louis. However, I am going to take this opportunity to use this event and describe the typical wedding photography services that I offer.

My “Standard” wedding package offers 5 hours of photographic coverage. On the average, I will show up to the venue about 1 1/2 hours prior to the ceremony. During this time, coverage of both halves of the wedding party are captured during the Preparations.

Bride’s maid helping the Bride.

Having a drink.

Groom’s men preparing.

Almost ready.

These moments of anticipation and anxiety are always treasured by the Bride & Groom.

Flower girls are always adorable!

During the final preparation, I will try to isolate the Groom’s party and photograph their formal pictures first.

…and then once the Bridal party is ready, their pictures are captured next.

On the average, the Ceremony itself usually takes about 20 to 30 minutes. It’s ironic that the most important part of the entire day happens so quickly.

Being escorted down the aisle.

Eagerly awaiting.

Every venue has it’s own set of rules with regards to the photography during the ceremony. It was very fortunate that this Chapel allowed me to move around during the ceremony. Otherwise, I would not have been able to capture this next image.

Of course, I will always provide the Traditional formal group shots.

Then finally, the remaining 2 1/2 or 3 hours are spent during the Reception. This is the time that most of the photo journalistic type images are captured. I strive to capture all the essential moments and emotions from this event.

Cheers!

Get down and boogie!

Girls just want to have fun!

Vanilla Ice is back!

To wrap up the evening, the Chapel organized a “Last Dance” strictly for the Bride and Groom. After capturing this image, I was even ask to leave so that they would spend one last quite moment together.

Congratulation to Barbie and Louis! Thank you for allowing me to share your special day!

Here is a previous wedding that I shot for Enlik and Vincent. It was held at the beautiful Oak Lawn Methodist Church and the Melrose Hotel. This is one of my favorite churches to shoot, because of the wrap around upper balcony. I can shoot the Bride and Groom at the alter from a high vantage point and incorporate the full width of the stage. Also, this is a historical church with a lot of old Architecture design.

One new feature that I like to use is the Panoramic format. In a wedding album, a wide panoramic image can span across two pages.

When shooting the preparations of the Bride, I always make it a point to capture an image of the back of the dress. This is the view that the audience will mostly see the Bride during the ceremony.

…and of course, we will always capture all those details shots that most Brides and Grooms will never get to experience.

To a very special couple, congratulations to Enlik and Vincent!