Mackinac Island Weddings Mackinac Weddings Videography Mackinac Films mackinacfilms.com Photography someone capable, someone local. “Riding around the Island in a beauti- ful wedding carriage is a memorable event best captured by a photographer with Island experience," says Jeffrey Dupre of I SLAND P HOTO . "Our photographers follow the bridal carriage on bicycles allowing us the mobility to capture the most unique moments of your wedding. We are able to be in the right place and stop at the best locations for perfect pictures of the bride and groom." "Really knowing the Island allows our local knowledge to direct us to the very A great photographer whose work you love and who is familiar with the Island, is truly one of the most impor- tant aspects of your wedding. best locations based on the lighting, what is in bloom, the wind direction, and all sorts of variables that really capture what couples have come for as the backdrop to the most photographed day of their life; their wedding day," adds Christi Dupre of Island Photo. What type of photography style are you interested in? Documentary? Portraiture? Fine Art? A combination of all styles? Take into consideration not only today's popular photo trends, but what you want in your photos several years down the road. Mackinac Island's photographers offer a range of styles and years of experience, with packages that are sure to match your style and budget. Good communication with your pho- tographer is also essential. When making initial contacts, consider personality and experience rather than just price. Your photographer should be helpful in sug- gesting ideas without being overly agree- able to impossible requests. They also should be able to offer photo package and prices that fit your wedding budget. 28 Mackinac Island Wedding Guide EDITING YOUR PHOTOS Digital imaging has exploded in the world of wedding photography. The tech- nology has come so far that good photos can be made into incredible works of art. After the wedding, the photographer's job is just beginning. Using the latest photo editing software, time is spent on the computer in the post-production phase, sorting, analyzing, color correcting, retouching, sharpening and enhancing all your photos. Adobe Bridge, Lightroom and Photoshop are some of the profes- sional's editing tools. Hours are spent perfecting the pictures and typically every single image is worked on. An amateur photographer or friend rarely has the experience to do what needs to be done to your pictures during post production. Engagement photos or portraits for your wedding announcements are also very popular as the scenery on Mackinac Island is always beautiful and offers many romantic places for photographs. Numerous weddings take place every weekend from May until the end of October. The most popular dates fall in June during the beautiful lilac season, but October and of course every Saturday from Memorial Day to mid October are busy. Planning a weekday wedding is a great option as you will have a better opportunity of securing a local photog- rapher of your choice. However, even with short notice, there will always be a Mackinac Island photographer available that can provide you with fantastic pho- tographs you will love for a lifetime. VIDEOGRAPHY Yes, photos are fabulous, but video cap- tures things that photos cannot. Gone are the days when a wedding videographer means lights-camera-action in your face all night. Today's videographers embrace a more documentary style of filming, meaning you might not even notice them until you're handed a stunning video of your day. Gabi Bowditch of M ACKINAC F ILMS says, "Your wedding photographer will get both posed and candid shots, but for everything in between, you need a videog- The staff at Lakeside Salon just finishing up with a beautiful bride