Question 1

I am looking for a wedding photographer...

Accepted Answer

If so, you've come to the right place! I can help immortalised your day by giving you keepsakes you will treasure for years to come. My images reflect you dynamic as a couple and the emotions felt by everyone present at the ceremony, but I will also capture those little in-between moments that you will want to relive again and again.

Question 2

What will it be like to work with you?

Accepted Answer

My job is to make you feel comfortable, to provide you with the very best depiction of your day, and to make you forget that I am even there. I also believe in treating all my clients with respect, so I will never impose my vision on you: instead, I like to figure out who my clients are and then let them be themselves. This day is yours, after all, not mine.

During the actual ceremony, I try to be as unobtrusive as possible. I move around very little or not at all, and I try to never stand in front of your guests. For indoor weddings, I will use flash only is there is no solution to poor lighting conditions and only if it is allowed in the venue.

The only time I will directly guide you and your guests is when the official ceremony is over and everyone gathers for the group pictures, but I do this to capture the entire wedding party at their best. Similarly, when we shoot the "First Look" or "Engagement Portraits", I will be giving you directions in accordance with the lighting situation and compositional opportunities, but once again, I do this to reach the best effect possible.

Question 3

I feel awkward in front of the camera. Is there a way around it?

Accepted Answer

The good news is that you do not need to be a professional model to look great in my pictures; you simply need to be honest, open, sincere, and very much in love with one another! I will guide you and provide suggestions to help bring out your natural reactions.

In general, I prefer to capture your genuine selves and not to staged photos, but I will of course shoot the "formal" family portraits and bridal party shots. But for most of your day, I will be photographing the natural events as they happen. I do not mind little imperfections such as wind in your hair, your dress getting a little wrinkled, or any other spontaneous incidents that happen make your day unique. No matter what I shoot, your photos will be high quality. Thanks to my 10-years plus of professional experience as a photojournalist, I am skilled at capturing the "decisive moments" that are so important to your wedding day.

Question 4

What should I know before we begin working together?

Accepted Answer

I like for our first contact to be a Zoom consultation, so we can talk about your personal preferences and expectations. Specifically, I'm interested in hearing how you envision your wedding day and what you are looking for in your wedding photography.

If we decide to work together, I will then email you a pre-wedding questionnaire that will contain questions about your event, times, locations, names and phone numbers, number of guests, group arrangements for the formal photos, names of family members, list of vendors, and any other pertinent details, such as your wedding planner's contact information. The answers to the questionnaire will help my assistant and me better manage your wedding day photography needs.

Question 5

What is your typical photography package?

Accepted Answer

The basic package includes the following:
A professional password protected online gallery with 600-800 full sized digital photos, which will be sent to you within three weeks after the wedding.
Post processing of all photos. I use computer programs to transform photos from what was captured in a camera to something closer to what our eyes saw. Additionally, specific artistic effects may be used to enhance a photo's natural beauty.
Cosmetic retouching of bride and grooms portraits, if necessary. Examples may include skin imperfections or figure disproportions.
Official copyright released to your photos, which allows you to use them however you wish.

Question 6

Do I have to order an engagement photo session?

Accepted Answer

It is up to you. I recommend this optional session because it is an excellent opportunity for us to get to know one another, but it also allows you to experience the photography process and begin to fell comfortable in front of the camera. This session takes place on a separate day.

Question 7

What education and training do you have in the photography field?

Accepted Answer

I am a graduate of the International Centre of Photography (ICP) in New York City, where I completed a one-year Photojournalism program. Before starting my wedding photography business in 2017, I spent ten years working as a photographer for GEO, a European travel magazine.

Question 8

Why should I hire a professional photographer?

Accepted Answer

A professional photographer provides tangible memories that you and your family will treasure for a lifetime.

Even though friends and family members may also be taking photos on your wedding day, chances are, they will not be using professional-grade equipment, and they will not have been trained in photography. Allowing an experienced professional to capture the day's events not only allows you and your guests to enjoy the moments as they unfold, but you're guaranteed hundreds of quality photos.

Question 9

How do I choose a wedding photographer?

Accepted Answer

When choosing a wedding photographer, find someone who fits your personal style and who understands what kind of photographs you want. Not every established professional, no matter the person's positive reviews, will be a perfect match for you. Every photographer has a different style, so ask to see their portfolio beforehand. If you can imagine yourself in similar photos, and you like what you see, then you have found the right photographer for your wedding.

Question 10

Do you like what you do?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Very much so. I feel privileged to be able to witness and document people's love and tenderness towards each other on their special day. Being allowed to glimpse into others' lives is an extraordinary honour. What inspires me, and what makes me enjoy my work so much, is being able to share in the tender moments with beautiful couples who open their hearts and let me be with them on their special wedding day.

FAQ

I am looking for a wedding photographer...

What will it be like to work with you?

I feel awkward in front of the camera. Is there a way around it?

What should I know before we begin working together?

What is your typical photography package?

Do I have to order an engagement photo session?

What education and training do you have in the photography field?

Why should I hire a professional photographer?

How do I choose a wedding photographer?

Do you like what you do?

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FAQ

I am looking for a wedding photographer...

What will it be like to work with you?

I feel awkward in front of the camera. Is there a way around it?

What should I know before we begin working together?

What is your typical photography package?

Do I have to order an engagement photo session?

What education and training do you have in the photography field?

Why should I hire a professional photographer?

How do I choose a wedding photographer?

Do you like what you do?

PREFERRED VENDORS

The Planning Bee

Sean Statzer

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY | EAST TENNESSEE, VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA GATLINBURG | SEVIERVILLE | TOWNSEND | KNOXVILLE | BRISTOL | ROANOKE | RICHMOND | DC | HOLSTON VALLEY | ASHEVILLE | SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY | EAST TENNESSEE, VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA
GATLINBURG | SEVIERVILLE | TOWNSEND | KNOXVILLE | BRISTOL | ROANOKE | RICHMOND | DC | HOLSTON VALLEY | ASHEVILLE | SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE