Surprisingly enough, 10 out of 10 of our brides that we interviewed said we won them over with our personality. What does this mean? Brides today do NOT want an excellent photographer with lousy people skills! They deserve to have their cake - and eat it too... I mean, they deserve an excellent wedding photographer WITH excellent people skills!
We have heard horror stories from bridesmaids, and even brides that switched to us after an engagement shoot with someone else, about how impersonal and ultimately unprofessional their photographer was. We were recently asked by a bride, “How is it that a photographer can get behind the camera and forget their people skills?” Our answer… “We have NO idea!!”
Nick and I take extreme pride in our photography, but we take more pride in the relationships we build. I asked Nick before writing this, “What is the one thing you would tell an aspiring wedding photographer?” Here was his answer. “Take your clients out for a cup of coffee! Don’t let the camera be a wedge in your relationship. You should act like the camera is not there, and allow the bride and groom to be themselves. When you are taking pictures, forget that you are running a business and become a friend.”
I think this is what Nick meant: If you are able to create an environment for the bride and groom to be comfortable, to be themselves, to be at ease with an enormous camera feet away from them, then you will be a successful wedding photographer. Anyone can learn the aesthetics of a good photo, and proper lighting techniques…but not everyone can take a photo that captures the bride and grooms personality and feelings at that exact moment in time.
Schedule a consultation with us or let us take you out for a cup of coffee...we'd love to meet you!
-Nick & Liz Corona
Monday, December 7, 2009
Wedding Photography Know-How...it's not ALL about photos
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Wedding Favorites
Recently we have had so many weddings, we have not had a chance to sit down and catch our breath...let alone show you some of our favorite photos! Many couples who contact us compliment the 'style' of photography that Nick accomplishes. In every wedding, we do take the traditional family and bridal court pictures, so for you traditionalist, we gotcha covered...but, we have found that it is the candid, spur of the moment, "I didn't know anyone was looking!" type pictures that really make looking back over your wedding photographs most special.
So, now that we have had a minute to catch up, let me show you some of our favorite pictures from our recent...and some not so recent...weddings.
Two of our best friends tied the knot on March 16th, 2008 at California Baptist University. The weather was perfect, the decor was perfect, the couple was perfect! Nathan and Jamie were surrounded by family and friends as they began their new life as one.
These are our favorites:
Sarah & Clint just got married last weekend in Cherry Valley, CA. The garden landscaping was immaculate and the surrounding fields and mountains proved to provide an excellent backdrop. Laughter was ever-present throughout their day...and a few tears every now and then too. Such an amazing couple, it was wonderful getting to know them.
Ashley & Augusto got married November 3, 2007 in Palm Springs, CA at her grandparents ranch. Not only a beautiful location, but a beautiful couple as well!! Here are a couple of our favorites from their wedding.
Michelle and Andrew said their vows November 11th, 2007 at Upland Hills Country Club in Upland, CA. The wedding was right next to the lake, in a beautiful gazebo. With the reception hall on site, we were able to take spend some quality time with Michelle and Andy as they tied the knot!
Robin & Melvyn got married in a church on Victoria Ave in Riverside, CA. The gorgeous church had seating for hundreds, and a revolving stage that aided the groom and his men to enter the ceremony in style! The expression of love saturated the ceremony as Robin and Melvyn took their vows before God.
Melissa & Mark said "I Do!" at the Indian Hills Country Club in Indian Hills, CA. They showed off their creative side by naming each table after one of their favorite dirt bike spots and playfully using dirt bikes as their wedding cake topper. The weather was perfect...for their perfect day!
Monday, March 31, 2008
Branching Out Into Portraits!
In the past, Nick and I have always focused on the wedding and engagement side of the business and mainly offered portraits to family and close friends. As word started to get around that we were doing portraits, it became more and more apparent that there is a great need for quality portraits that are not your typical Sear's portrait session.
We have been contacted to photograph newborns, toddlers, families, seniors and even models! We are now offering portraits and on location photos...so, we decided that we should make it official and begin our Portrait offering with a discount!
For the month of April, any portrait session you book we will take 25% off. (Just mention this blog!)
Here is a run down of our regular prices (Effective April 1st, 2008):
Capturing Your Life
$300.00
Includes:
2 Hours of on Location Photography*
CD of all Images
Family Portraits
$100.00 (up to 4 people)
Additional persons $19.00 each
Includes:
1 Hour of Studio Photography
Pictage.com Online Portrait Gallery
$50 Pictage photo credit
Senior Portraits
$200.00
Includes:
1 Hour of on Location Photography*
1 Wardrobe Change
Pictage.com Online Portrait Gallery
$50 Pictage photo credit
* travel fees may apply
Ashley Sullivan - California Baptist University Senior Portraits
Ashley Sullivan - California Baptist University Senior Portraits
Chase Mauldin - 1 Year Old
Chase Mauldin - 1 Year Old
Amanda Moore - Head Shots
Elizabeth Corona - Thats me! Christmas Portrait
Moore Children - Christmas Portrait
Taylor Chelette - 2 Years Old
Mercy Jackson - Newborn Portrait
Valenti Family - Newborn Portraits
Valenti Family - Newborn Portraits
Wes & Ruth- 60th Anniversary Portraits
-Elizabeth Corona
