2 Reasons Why You Won’t Regret Hiring Two Photographers For Your Wedding
For me, you and your partner’s story is a page-turner with no end in sight. The chapter that is your wedding must be vivid and full of life.
My second photographer’s role isn’t just to aid me in obtaining your imagery, but to fill in your story with as much lush content as possible. They add the pages of your wedding story that I alone may miss for the sake of another moment. They add an adjoining narrative coinciding with my own that blends into a magical gallery that will make you feel.
They add to your story and build a narrative 1 photographer can’t create alone
They will allow your partner’s story to shine as much as yours
For me, you and your partner’s story is a page-turner with no end in sight. The chapter that is your wedding must be vivid and full of life.
My second photographer’s role isn’t just to aid me in obtaining your imagery, but to fill in your story with as much lush content as possible. They add the pages of your wedding story that I alone may miss for the sake of another moment. They add an adjoining narrative coinciding with my own that blends into a magical gallery that will make you feel.
Where my job is to build the foundation of your narrative, they add the fortification. They’re able to get photos of your parents emotional as they watch their baby walk down the aisle while I photograph you walking to your future spouse, or you emotionally talking with your maid of honor about that moment prior while I am capturing the details most important to you.
I find there’s always one half of my couples who want their partner to have the spotlight in photography. They give up their coverage to make sure their partner shines in our imagery.
With a second photographer, we can have it all. My couples can have one of the most important days of their lives covered without issue.
As I am photographing you and your party, my second can go to your partner and theirs to capture similar moments of emotion and joy.
When I’m photographing you walking down the aisle, my second will get your partner’s reaction as they watch the love of their life head towards them in their stunning wedding outfit for the first time.
How I Record Audio For Your Wedding Film
Audio is one of the most important aspects of your wedding film.
You can watch a low resolution clip of your father giving a speech and be okay with it as long as the audio is clear. That’s why I, at least, have two to four forms of audio at any given moment when I know audio is going to shine.
Here’s how I capture amazing audio for your wedding film.
My 2022 audio gear for wedding films.
Audio is one of the most important aspects of your wedding film.
You can watch a low resolution clip of your father giving a speech and be okay with it as long as the audio is clear. That’s why I, at least, have two to four forms of audio at any given moment when I know audio is going to shine.
Here’s how I capture amazing audio for your wedding film.
This here is the Zoom H5. This recorder is connected to your DJ’s system or speakers in order to get the absolute best audio I can get for speeches and during your ceremony.
A Zoom H5
A Zoom H1n
This here is a Zoom H1n. I use this as a last resort backup. This, combined with a lapel mic, are fastened to the speaker where the DJ output speeches. It will allow me usable audio, but it’s quality is much less impressive than a direct feed that I can get from the H5.
A Sennheiser MKE600
This is a Sennheiser MKE 600. This is such a great shotgun microphone that I mount on whatever camera I have on a tripod. They way I captures audio close to it is fantastic and it’s great when capturing impromptu moments cleanly.
These are Zoom F2’s. I love these little recorders because they offer a feature called 32 bit float. Essentially, it gives my audio files wiggle room for repair in case I need to raise or lower gain. Speeches will always sound great with these.
I have two because I typically mic you or your partner and your officiant.
Two Zoom F2’s
A Deity D4 DUO
Lastly, this little guy is a Deity D4 DUO. I will have this mic on whatever camera is on my gimbal in order to limit the weight the gimbal has to support. It offers great audio capture in a small package.
I also own a Deity D3 Pro shotgun mic not shown that I would also throw on the gimbal camera if I don’t have this one on hand.
My First Jewish Wedding, And I Loved It!
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This was a great wedding I shot last year. Truthfully, my first jewish wedding, and I loved it!
Just a quick reminder if you book your engagement photography with me by the end of February, you'll receive 10% off the cost! All the value I provide for just a bit less than usual.
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Take care, ya'll!
How To Pick The Right Wedding Shoes To Pair With Your Wedding Dress
Nail Your Style
As your considering your options, consider the overall aesthetic you’re going for with your wedding. Think about the materials of the shoe that will tie with your dress.
Pick The Dress First
Speaking of the dress, make sure that is the first thing you have before buying a pair of shoes to match. It’ll help pave the way towards the type of shoe you get.
Start The Search
Start your online search for the perfect shoes in places like Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, and Nordstrom. Their online selection is massive compared to their in store options.
Try Them On
Before you put in your credit card information, make sure you can actually go in store to try on selections before committing. You don’t want to purchase a pair of shoes that look absolutely divine, only to realize the size you need in that particular shoe is a bit on the small side.
Color!
You don’t have to go with the classic, elegenat white shoes for your wedding day. A pop of color really add some flair to your outfit. Feeling bold? Add metalics or a little glitter to the mix.
Consider The Venue
Will your ceremony be on a flat, hard surface, or will it be on a lawn or another large green grass situation? Get the right shoe so you’re not tripping or stuck in the ground as you’re attempting to walk down the aisle.
Comfort Is Key
This is a big tip! Get comfortable shoes! Nothing is worse than standing for 5-6 hours in uncomfortable shoes, especially on your wedding day. A low-to-mid-height hel and even a chunkier heel will make your day so much better. Also consider any shoe that can be adjusted with something like buckles or laces.
Don’t Wait!
Don’t leave this decision to the last minute. After searching and trying on so many shoes, don’t decide to wait for them to go on sale for them to disappear before your wedding date. After testing and trials, once you find your shoe, snatch them up!
One Of My Favorite Prompts Got Me Here
One of the prompts I like to give the couples I work with got me one of my favorite shots in this set. That walking shot from left the right is what I call “The Walk To Paradise.”
First I’ll find a nice backdrop within the area which I can capture with a 24mm or 50mm lens if I can back up.
I’ll then have a groom/bride lead their partner to a specific spot. Before they do, I’ll tell the person leading to look at a specific spot and turn that spot into the place they want to be at the most right now. Have it be their favorite spot and call it Paradise.
I then prompt them to walk their partner into paradise.
It always gets me the shot I want.
"Love is a battle, love is a war; love is a growing up.”
“Love does not begin and end the way we seem to think it does. Love is a battle, love is a war; love is a growing up.” – James Baldwin
*These photos were taken by me as part of a team from Once Like A Spark.
She's Everything I believe In
”I fell in love with her courage, her sincerity, and her flaming self respect. And it’s these things I’d believe in, even if the whole world indulged in wild suspicions that she wasn’t all she should be. I love her and it is the beginning of everything.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald
*These photos were taken by me as part of a team from Once Like A Spark.
“Loved you yesterday, love you still, always have, always will.” – Elaine Davis
Images were captured by me as a support photographer for Christina Tooley and her company, Christina Tooley Photography & Film.
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