LET'S KEEP IT NATURAL AND FUN, WHILE CAPTURING THE REAL MOMENTS AND GENUINE SMILES!
* Nervous or awkward in front of the camera? Not with me. We all know it can be weird being in front of the camera (for me too! I get it!), so I make it easy for you by guiding you throughout the day. I am VERY good at keeping everything natural and making you AND all your guests comfortable in front of the camera.
NO FUSSING, NO OVERPOSING: I am quick and decisive with posing and groupings so that the photo part of your day doesn't become a big production. Posed photos shouldn't consume your entire wedding day. Efficient and creative posing, organized family groupings, then back to capturing the real moments and time with your loved ones.
I have photographed over 1000 weddings. I am the main photographer (only photographer) and your contact leading up to your wedding day. I do all of the editing myself (with extremely quick turnaround, about two weeks), and I am always super organized and on top of all communication for your ease.
Want to see a sample timeline for your wedding day? Let me know and I can design a sample timeline that would be great just for you. You have the option of full day coverage or a la carte hourly coverage.
Some photographers might give you more hours for a similar price, but I want you to receive QUALITY OVER QUANTITY, without turning your wedding day into a big production.
I had a 2nd photogapher work with me for a lot of years then realized it wasn't really needed. I get all the big stuff myself, the formals, the details, all the angles during the ceremony (it's easy), and all the huge events and reception candids on my own. I personally feel that two photographers makes it more of a big production and takes away from the REAL moments and intimacy.
Every single photo is edited individually. There is no batch editing (which can be common), as I want to make sure every single photo you receive is finished and beautiful like ALL of my sample photos. I take unlimited photos on the day of your wedding, editing as I go, and easily capture ALL the big moments.
I have backup cameras, lenses and flashes. In the 1000+ weddings, I have never had any problems since I backup everything. I also use both memory cards in my cameras at the same time so that your important memories are instantly backed up while I am shooting.
I have $2million insurance coverage and can give any venue a certificate of insurance. My certificates of insurance are always on file with Mount Woodson and Harbor View Loft....
No need to always worry about exactly how many hours you will need. I can come up with a rough draft timeline for you, to give you an idea with the basic package. After that, extra time can be added on the night of the wedding so that we can play it by ear. You usually don't need reception coverage after 2.5 hours since it's the same people on the dance floor after that (so, photographically speaking, it starts to look the same after that).
My style reflects the style and personality of YOU. I come across as super casual and easy going, but I am very serious about what I do. I like to have a nice relaxed attitude on your wedding day so that everyone stays relaxed, and I make it very easy by guiding everyone and staying organized. The more organized and relaxed we are, the better outcome we will have while photographing you and your wedding party! I get quite a few family combos as I can (I get your family list one month before the wedding), and I am very quick with your family formals so they can get back to the party and enjoy themselves. With you two and your wedding party, I direct everyone but also keep it simple and fast. Just relax and let me guide you. In the end, you will have a mix of nice formals, fun ideas, emotional candids, and detail photos.
www.photobychana.com / photobychana@cox.net
Photo by DJ Bill Calhoun. Thanks Bill!