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440-248-5466
36170 Timberlane Dr.
Solon,
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330-998-3674
Hudson, OH 44236
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440-953-8200
38342 Western Pkwy, Suite 5
Willoughby, OH 44094
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 Ellie Vayo Photography
440-255-7877
8358 Mentor Avenue
Mentor, OH 44060
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440-461-9400
5420 Mayfield Rd., Ste. 205
Lyndhurst, OH 44124
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216-751-6160
19024 Lomond Blvd.
Cleveland, OH 44122
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216-295-9233
998 Ashbrook Way
Hudson, OH
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Claire de Lune Photography & Videography
440-749-5804
Geneva, OH
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Digital Photography Services
440-759-8684
Brecksville, OH
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E. Lee's World of Photography
216-798-8455
Cleveland, OH 44105
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Genevieve Nisly Photography
330-705-3484
2401 Whipple Ave. NW
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Canton, OH 44708
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Jerry Clay Photography
216-661-7680
7617 Brookpark Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44129
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Justin Ketchem Photography
216-214-3322
Serving Northeast Ohio
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Linczak Photography
440-390-1952
Parma Hts, OH 44130
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Lightroom Photography and Design, The
440-413-0730
13780 Butternut Road
Burton, OH 44021
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M.J. Hamlin Photography
16380 Leggett Rd.
Montville, OH
440-968-3638
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Perfect Image Photography
216-738-0024 or 866-738-0024
19515 Euclid Ave.
Serving Northeast Ohio
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Rice Photography
440-979-0770
31109 Lorain Rd.
N. Olmstead, OH
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Society of Northern Ohio Professional Photographers - S.O.N.O.P.P.
440-427-0548
N. Olmsted, OH 4407
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440-205-0420
8250 Tyler Blvd.
Mentor, OH 44060
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Studio South
440-835-8881
27059 Center Ridge Rd.
Westlake, OH 44145
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Kohlbacher Photography
440-846-8361
22309 Jonathan Dr.
Strongsville, OH 44149
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timeline
1 year : begin interviewing
9 -12 months : sign contract
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expert advice
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Be open to fun ideas," proclaims Stephanie Smith, Owner of 831 Photography. "The more willing a couple and their bridal party is to try new things, the more interesting their pictures will be. Don't be worried about walking in the grass with your wedding dress - - unless it's a little muddy and you're getting your pictures done
before the ceremony!"
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The individual you choose to
photograph your wedding will be with you and your family for 6 to 12 hours on
probably the most important day of your life," adds Jeff Schaffer of
Jeff Schaffer Photography. " You
must make sure that the photographer is able to interact well with your
family and friends... that he/she is able to " smile" , but at the
same time be firm to get the results that you want."
"Your album tells the story of your most important day, but also of the intersection of your lives with those closest to you, woven together in a beautiful tapestry rich with love and joy. Two lives becoming one, two families united, a new family formed. Your wedding album, unlike many other things, will carry your memories for generations to come and its worth will only increase with time." offers Carol Malick of Carol Malick Photography.
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Wedding photography is an art form
which takes years of training and experience to achieve and then only
perfected by a relatively few professionals in the industry," states Christopher Norris of Christopher
Norris Photographers. " Being able
to capture the celebration of love, life and friendship, the essence of every
wedding, should be entrusted to highly skilled and accomplished photographers
who have devoted themselves in preserving these once-in-a-lifetime
moments."
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When choosing a photography studio
for your wedding, you should meet with and view a portfolio of the actual
photographer that will be there on your wedding day," suggests Rob
Drago, Photographer, rad photographer. " Most times the photographer is with
you all day. Feeling comfortable and
relaxed with your photographer creates photographs that are natural and truly
express the love between a bride and groom."
Having two photographers on your wedding can be invaluable but finding a husband wife team can be even better. One person can focus on the bride's perspective while the other captures the groom's point of view." says Genevieve Nisly of Genevieve Nisly Photography. "Photographer couples bring a masculine and feminine perspective that complement each other and tell a complete story.
Brad Ronevich of BCR Studios suggests, “Look at a complete wedding. Anyone can get a few good shots out of 2000 photos. Only a real pro can offer uncompromising quality throughout an entire day's worth of photos - no matter the situation or location.
“The longer you wait to book a photographer,
the fewer your choices are going to be, since all the best photographers will
be booked,” stresses Jerry Clay of Jerry Clay Photography.
The best thing a couple can do to get the most out of their formal photos is to spend time before the wedding with their photographer scouting locations and brainstorming ideas. A couple that takes interest in the look of their photos will always receive a final product that they are happier with. That being said, it is also important that you trust your photographer to make the most of the ideas and the locations, and to be open to their
suggestions. Ideas that sound silly can often look amazing!" suggests Jarred Wagner of InLux Photo.
"When it comes to a mix of traditional posed photographs and candid, photojournalism styles there is no magic number," states Andrew Jordan of Andrew Jordan Photography. "Photos should be based on the couple, the photographers style, the wedding and should reflect the day. Hire your photographer based on their style, don't hire a traditional photographer expecting photojournalism. Photojournalism is very hands off, don't stand
around looking to the photojournalistic photographer to tell you what to do next. Just have fun and let them do all the work."
Larry Spencer of Spencer Photography adds, "Every bride needs to consider the value of having an experienced professional photographer. Not how much it costs but how much value they place on the images that the professional will capture on their wedding day. These images and the album that contain them will be passed down from generation to generation as a connection and reminder of the generations that came before them. That
is why having a experienced professional is so important.
"Great wedding photography is the ability to capture the heart and soul of the most important day in your life" Ken Love Photography.
"Try to choose a photographer whose personality is similar to the bride and groom" advises Ken Cavanaugh of Cavanaugh Photography. "It's important that the couple meet with the photographer together so that you can both decide if this is the person you feel will deliver the style, quality and essence of your wedding day." Cavanaugh Photography
“Besides choosing wedding photography that is visually appealing to you, it is of equal importance to choose the photographer whose personality is just as appealing,” suggests Greg Smith of The Perfect Image. “A photographer who takes beautiful portraits but lacks the ability to interact with family members or the bridal party may be unable to capture their best expressions. It's very important to choose a photographer who is interested
in telling you everything you need to know.”
Rachel from Linczak Photography suggests that brides and grooms should schedule their wedding day carefully to make sure there is enough time for everything they would like to accomplish. So many times, important details are cut short or the couple misses out, just because of poor time management. Discuss every part of the day with your photographer and figure what amount of time is best for everyone involved - not just what seems convenient.
"Think about planning something unique for your reception. We've seen special dances by family members and friends in honor of the couple. We've seen the groom perform a song for the bride from when they first met. These special events will be remembered for a lifetime. From a photography standpoint, this gives us a wide range of images to capture each with their own unique story. You can look back 50 years from now and relive every part of your day." Z-Media
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showing off in the first place? Don't make the mistake of selecting your
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