Sorry for not blogging lately. The work here has been piling up all summer. All of the love and attention we put into our photography makes for some long hours during the summer. We spend at least 40 hours after the a wedding working on images. So, If we shoot 2 or three weddings in one weekend we are already behind by 1 our 2 weeks. You can see the problem. We end up working 60-70 hours to get things done.
Jessa and Kaliko are such a cute couple whose engagement session we did recently. Kaliko actually called before he had even proposed to set up the shoot as a surprise for Jessa. Of course she was surprised and very excited! These two are both from Hawaii and are planning their wedding there next year! Andy and I had a great time talking with them about the wedding plans because they are going to be in Kauai and that is where we spent our honeymoon 4 years ago! Jessa had a lei made special for the shoot and I think it was a perfect addition! We are so excited for you guys and had a great time working with you!
Many couples may be looking for a wedding photographer in colorado that can do their colorado engagement photography. A&A photography offers creative and timeless engagement photography, engagement photos and engagement sessions. You can call us at 303.888.9394 or fill out the contact form above to get a full listing of pricing and availability.
We will work with you to help pick a location and setting that is as unique as you are.
Matt & Katie recently had their wedding in Boulder at the Greenbriar Inn. They were married on the back lawn and had their reception inside on the bottom of the restaurant. They used red as a main color; the bridesmaids wore red and their flowers were made up of red lily’s and roses. These guys were so cute; they are both athletes and met in high school so for them this was a long time coming! We had a great time with these two and all of the bride’s sorority sisters! We took the majority of the pictures before the ceremony up the canyon in the mountains. It was great to play by the river and in the field with the beautiful Colorado Mountain backdrop. It was a great day for a wedding! They had beautiful weather for their wedding in Boulder; lots of sun! Thank you for letting us be such a part of your special day!
Congratulations Matt & Katie!
Did you see the examples of colorado wedding photography and would like to see more.. More colorado wedding photography
If you are looking for colorado wedding photographers and would like to know if we are available you can contact us at 303.888.9394 or andy@a-a-photography.com.
In march we were at WPPI. We got together with some photographers for a trash the dress in Las Vegas. We posted a few of the photo’s back then but we didn’t really have much time to work many of them. There were some killer shots and I wanted to share some more of them with you guys. Here is a link to the post from march (trash the dress). I will post more later this week.
Trash the Dress has many meanings to different photographers. Some photographers are truly out to trash the dress others are out to get bridal images that would normally be impossible before the wedding. Our philosophy is to work work through collaboration with the bride to come up with stunning, and unique images. The dress does get dirty but its all based on level of comfort the bride has. If you would like more information you can contact us 303.888.9394. Now on to the fun part some images from the last trash the dress.
If you have seen this trash the dress session and would like to see more of our denver wedding photographer portfolio.
If you are looking for a trash the dress photographer in denver, colorado, vail, breckenridge, beaver creek, winter park then please give us a call at 303.888.9394
Here are some things we believe you should consider when picking a photographer!
A few things to keep in mind: You will only get to make this important decision once, when the wedding is over there are only a few things you will have left (the ring, the dress, the wife/husband and the photography) The photography is there to remind you of all of your hard work, the intricate details you planned and the fond memories of the day.
Top 10 things to consider when hiring a wedding photographer.
1. Talk with them on the phone if you can and don’t just email them. With email it can be hard to understand tone and context. Get to know them, ask questions that get you closer to who they are and what makes them tick.
2. If you are in the same state make sure to meet with them. Make sure this person is someone you would like at your wedding. You may spend more time with them than family and friends on your wedding day. You want to be on the same page and click with them!
3. If you have a chance look at a full wedding. Don’t get fooled into looking just at one gallery of favorites. Make sure they are capable of creating what you expect at each and every wedding.
4. Make sure you like there style. Some photographers shoot every wedding the same hence a style emerges. Others shoot freestyle and create different looks for each client. Make sure you trust them enough to create something special for you. Another thing to think about is just because you like there style make sure it fits who you are. In other words it may look great for the last bride but not you.
5. Ask your photographer if they have a backup plan. Digital photographers rely on hard drives to archive your images. Anyone with a computer will know that computers frequently have problems. If they give you a blank stare or can’t explain what they do then you know they are unprepared. Your photographer should have your images backed up in multiple places and perhaps a copy off site. These things cost money so be prepared that photographers with good back up plans will cost more.
6. Does your wedding photographer have liability insurance. This is important because many venues will require they have insurance before they are able to provide services. It’s also good to be covered when accidents happen!
7. Ask about backup equipment. Again if you get a blank stare you know they are not prepared to shoot your wedding. They should have a at least 2 bodies for each photographer and multiple lenses and flashes. This sounds trivial but digital cameras do fail. We have had 2 cameras and two flashes stop working at a wedding before. If we were unprepared and only had two cameras we would be unable to take more photo’s. There are many photographers who do not have enough gear to shoot at weddings, so make sure to ask.
8. If they get sick what happens. If they can’t talk about it then they haven’t thought about it. The answer you want to here is that they are in professional organizations (ppa, wppi) or have other photographer friends who they have made a deal with. Make sure they will replace themselves with someone of a similar style and price point.
9. Pricing- make sure you understand what you are getting up front and their pricing practices are up front and understandable. Many photographers have introductory pricing that is back end loaded. They know that they can upsell you after the wedding.
10. Do a search on the internet to find out all you can about your photographers. Search items like there names, phone number, and business name. It is amazing what you what you can find out these days. You can find complaints, praises that they may not want you to find. The internet and information are on your side.
Andy & Angie Wood
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