Thursday, April 27, 2006

Raves....

I'll be honest with you all, I get nervous before every single wedding. Yep, I admit it, I do. I've been to all types of wedding in almost every location you can imagine. I know what's going to happen and I know what shots I MUST get.

By the time the wedding day comes I've spent hours with my clients getting to know them, understanding what the most important part of the day is to each of them. I have my list of all the family in town for the big event, and I've double checked the schedule. But still I get nervous.

When the last person leaves and I've packed my gear, I take a large deep breath and finally relax. Step 1 is done... After the wedding is over the work really begins. Each wedding is different and because of that, I don't know how many images will come from a given wedding. Once the wedding is over I start looking through the images I have and begin working again.

I can't truly relax until my client has their album approved. It's not until then the process leaves my hand. I have an album binder who builds the great books for me, but I do all the design work. I lay each book out by hand and strive to ensure it tells just the right story for my client. It's a long process but the end result is always what makes it worth it for me.

Here are to recent raves from my two most recent clients.

Christina and Wade were married 4/22:

"Everyone LOVED the guest book that we had out to sign! We had a table set up with the two large portraits that we got from you, and the guest book for people to sign... I'll be sending as much business as I can your way! You really made Walter and I happy with our engagement session, and my bridals were beautiful! We will be in touch for sure! We still want to do 'family portraits' with our spoiled four legged child, Tobi...and God willing in a few years...(or more)...I am all about maternity portraits!!! Thanks again for everything Jesse!!! I just can't say that enough!!!"

It is really pleasing to hear everyone was happy!

Tina and Scott were married 4/15:

"Jesse...we cannot thank you enough for the absolutely beautiful and breathtaking pictures. You captured the most important moments in such a unique and exquisite way. We truly feel you helped us to preserve a day in our lives that we will cherish forever. We would also like to thank you for being so patient and understanding with us and our family during what could have been a very stressful time. You made us feel at ease and carefree to be ourselves and show our love for one another. You are truly the best! Thank you, thank you, thank you."

Wow, that can really help a photographers self confidence. I wanted to post this to let you know that no matter how many weddings I do, each one is like my first time.

I truly love what I do. I can't think of a better job then capturing the most imporant moments in a persons life.

--jesse

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