As you get into the nitty gritty of choosing a wedding photographer, you may find yourself in a sea of options. Who should you pick? There are so many things that weigh into this decision. Budget, style, personality, and more. We recommend hiring a photography studio with a regular team. Here are 5 reasons why you should!
Built in Backups
The show must go on, and that is especially true for photographers. But we all know that life throws us curve balls sometimes. Family or personal emergencies are never something we expect, but are always something we plan for. Having a regular team means that we are able to pivot and pass the baton at a moment’s notice. A few phone calls is all it takes to have the cavalry riding in to save the day. That’s serious peace of mind.
Diversity of Ideas & Points of View
Ashley sees things differently than Rachel, and vice versa. And that’s a great thing. Our years of photographing side by side allow us to provide a consistent experience for our clients, while maintaining what makes us unique. Our different experiences and creative eye shape what we shoot. This brings an extra level of service to your wedding day. Ashley will see a situation one way, and Rachel will see it from a completely different perspective. This will be reflected in your photographs as everything comes together to tell the multi-faceted story of your unique wedding day.
Our Combined Strengths Create a More Seamless Experience
While we have many strengths that overlap, like time management, keeping cool and collected, and thinking on our feet, there are also complementary strengths that work seamlessly with one another. One example is that Rachel is great with the kids and Ashley is great with fur babies! Being able to, at times wordlessly, step in and fill the gap gives us the ability to keep your wedding day running smoothly and beautifully throughout the entire affair.
Sharing Information & Pursuing Excellence Together
Working together on a regular basis as a team has given us the opportunity to invest in each other and continue to do so. We are always evaluating our work and looking to improve. We are able to talk through areas of strength and weakness and hold one another accountable to pursue growth.
This also applies to sharing successful strategies for different wedding venues. Great portrait locations, best ways to light the reception space, and so much more. Having the team’s shared knowledge allows us to set one another up for success and deliver an amazing experience for our clients.
The Ability to Follow You For All Life’s Phases With Specialized Skills
We love photographing weddings! But so often, they are just the start of our relationship with our couples. We have lots of photography experience and passions and we love using those skills alongside our wedding ones to document the incredible lives you lead!
Ashley will totally rock your headshots, giving you professional pictures that aren’t boring or stiff. She’ll capture your sexy and sultry side with an amazing boudoir session that shows you just how incredible you are! She’ll help you capture your four legged family members with joy and genuine love. She’ll help you anticipate the birth of your littlest family member with an elegant maternity session that highlights your glow.
Rachel will capture those first few days of being at home with your newborn child in a beautiful and true to life way. She’ll take a day to hang out with your family and document the crazy, wondrous, and mundane moments that make up a day in your life. You might be surprised at how much you see through her lens.
And together, commercial and editorial work is something both Ashley and Rachel excel at. Bringing a clothing line to life or capturing your vision for fashion inspiration, or whatever it may be, they bring great skill and creativity to the table.
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