spirational images you ' ve seen from their portfolio that you love . Make sure you email or chat with them on the phone to get to know them on a personal and professional level .
Christi Dupre of ISLAND PHOTO suggests that instead of putting together a detailed shot list , it ' s better to provide a timeline and any specific “ must-have ” photos to capture . “ At a recent wedding , I found out from a hotel employee that the groom had given every guest a cookie to hold as the nervous bride came down the aisle since she loved chocolate cookies ! Fortunately , the employee was a friend of mine so I was ready for this fun impromptu photo moment .”
Another planning suggestion is to send a listing of your family tree ahead of time to your photographer , along with any family or guest details such as remarried parents , grandparents with limited mobility and any special friends who are very important to have photos taken with .
In the week or two leading up to the big day , make sure to confirm all the important details along with any changes and updates to the timeline . Email , text or call with your hotel room numbers , carriage details and times , and names of all your other vendors . This information helps prepare your photographer for the day .
You ’ ve chosen your photographer , so on your wedding day you can relax and trust their ability to capture the best possible photos without worry . Have fun and enjoy those who have come to celebrate with you . Let go of the coordination of things , smile and get married !
Thank You Letters
Dear Christi ,
We are so thankful you helped us capture all the joy and love that day and going to our favorite places during the carriage ride . We appreciate the lifelong memories you ’ ve given us . We will treasure the photos forever and always be able to look back and remember that day .
Arica and Ethan - Aug . 19
To Island Photo ,
Thank-you so much for helping us create a magical wedding day ! You are wonderful to work with and we appreciate all that you did for us ! The photos are SO amazing and we could not be more thrilled .
Thank you again .
Ali and Kevin - July 27 www . islandphoto . info
Island Photo
305-304-4176 Jeff Dupre / Christi Dupre
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