Professional - You want someone who has been in the field for years,
has done numerous weddings and does wedding photography as their
full time job.
Emily J Photography has been shooting weddings for six (6) years now
and has done almost thirty (30) weddings in over four (4) different states!
Nothing comes before wedding photography for us!
What is it that people look for in a wedding day photographer?
Hard-Working - You don't want a lazy photographer! Someone who
takes a few photos here and there and would rather be out playing golf
then shooting your wedding.
Emily J Photography has been known to work over twenty (20) hours
shooting a wedding! But it doesn't stop there, we also take the time to edit
your photos personally to make sure everything is just right. We won't stop
until every picture is taken, no matter how hard or how much time it takes.
We have about fifty (50) hours into creating each wedding when all said
and done! That is more than most people work in an entire week!
Open-minded- Many photographers have only one way of doing things,
but every wedding is unique and every couple is different, so one size
does NOT fit all in the wedding photography world!
Emily J Photography is a photo-journalistic photographer meaning there is
no "set-way" to shoot any wedding. We have been known to climb trees,
scale bridges, crawl on our bellies and do numerous other crazy things just
to get those perfect, and unique, shots.
Trained- You want a photographer who has been trained in the art of
photography which assures you they fully understand all photography
concepts and are therefore completely competent to shoot your wedding
no matter where your ceremony and reception is!
Emily J Photography has a degree from the New York Institute of
Photography and has also been professionally trained by a photography
studio in the art of posing and lighting.
Omnipotent- I know, this seems like a weird word but you want a
photographer who 'sees it all' and can be 'everywhere', but not in your way!
Emily J Photography has all eyes open at all times and never misses a
beat. We are also completely non-obtrusive, most of the time people don't
even know their pictures are being taken! We will take charge when we
need to, but be "invisible" the rest of the time.
Gifted- You want a photographer who really and truly has a gift for
photography and seeing the 'unseen' things. Not just someone who gets a
good shot every once in a while.
Emily J Photography always sees what others may not see. We always
pride ourselves with being open-minded and always looking for the most
creative and unique shots.
Resourceful- Heaven forbid it, but what if it rains on your wedding day?
You don't want a photographer who can't think, be creative, and use
whatever they have to make the best out of it.
Emily J Photography has had to use creativity in almost every wedding
situation and does not shy away from any task or issue that may arise!
Artistic- I know this sounds cliché - an artistic photographer! But, there
are so any 'photographers' out there who base their photography on the
fact that they just have a nice camera. Talent and artistic skill need to be
part of your photographer's arsenal!
Emily of Emily J Photography was blessed with the gift of photography
from the moment she was born! She has always been a photographer,
and has always been considered artistic!
Personable- You don't want a rude photographer. You want someone
who can relate to everyone and make everyone feel comfortable. The
more comfortable people are the better the pictures will be!
Emily J Photography loves to be around people, loves to interact and loves
to have fun! Read the testimonials below for the proof!
Honest- You need to make sure that the 'final price' your photographer
gives you is really the FINAL price and there are no hidden agendas or
extra costs! You also need to be sure you can trust someone around your
purses and wallets as you are getting dressed, and even the rings! I have
head horror stories!
Emily J Photography is completely honest and trustworthy. We are a
company based on our faith, which means we uphold trust and honesty to
the highest degree!
Experienced- Once again, you want someone who has been there, and
done that! You don't want a rookie to capture every moment, but you don't
want someone who has been doing it SO long they have no enthusiasm
either!
Emily J Photography has been shooting professionally for six (6) years
now and has been shooting otherwise for about twenty (20) years!
Respectful- You want a photographer who will treat you, your bridal party,
your family and everyone else at your wedding with the up-most respect!
Emily J Photography prides themselves on being respectful and listening
to whatever needs are presented. Just look at my testimonial page and
you'll see proof!