A professional wedding photographer will meet with you before the event. They will bring examples of their previous work and ask you which shots you prefer. This will help them get to know you and your personal style. They will then be able to use this knowledge to determine what type of approach is just right for you – casual, elegant or somewhere in between.

Unlike amateurs, professional photographers have the technical knowledge to make every shot the best it can be. They are experts in lighting, composition, field depth and proper focus. They can select the perfect moment to snap a candid shot, and they know exactly how to set up a posed picture so that everyone looks their best. Not to mention that professionals spend thousands of dollars purchasing and maintaining top photographic gear to ensure the highest quality images.

A professional photographer also has the experience to make certain that every aspect of the day is thoroughly documented. They will capture every special moment and get a shot of every single guest.
Because they aren’t personally involved in the event, they won’t be distracted by wanting to eat, drink, dance, make conversation or otherwise participate in the festivities. They are there for one reason and one reason only – to make sure that your wedding pictures are exactly what you want them to be.

Once the wedding is over, your professional wedding photographer will present many options for how to store, display and present the pictures. They will offer a selection of beautiful albums that will make it easy and fun to share your memories with friends and family. They can also mat and frame special shots and provide reprints in any size desired.

It’s easy to see – professional wedding photography is an investment that will pay off for years to come.

It is nice every so often to actually go to a wedding and not be the main photographer, and actually enjoy one as a guest. That does not usually stop me from snapping a few pics at the reception. I am usually very careful though to not get in the way of the primary photographers who still have a job to do. it is common courtesy as well as kinda of code of ethics among photographers. with that said here is a little glimpse of the wedding.

Ok it took a while but I must admit, I am a facebook addict! Facebook has proved to be a great place to catch up with old friends and family , find classmates, share photos, videos, and ideas. It has also been a great way for businesses to share their services. For me it has been a great way to share my work with my clients. All I do is simple tag the person in the photo and it is in their album. Hope to see you on facebook soon, and make sure you add me as a friend and say hello.

http://www.briancalabresephotography.com/?p=181 I would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy new year. And congratulations to everyone who was engaged for the holidays . I look forward to hearing from you soon