A Walk in the Woods…to get some pics! | Marion Arkansas Wedding Photographers
December 18, 2009 | Filed Under Left Shoe Photography, Weddings | Leave a Comment
As a wedding photographer based in the Memphis area I am fortunate to meet a lot of different bridal couples with a lot of different interests. One of the things I find most enjoyable is learning about what makes each couple click. Every couple is so unique and I always love to incorporate as many aspects of a couples personality as possible into my photographs. Through all the phone calls, facebook messages, personal meetings and engagement sessions I typically get to know my wedding couples really well!
For one of the weddings we recently photographed this fall, the Bride and Groom were really into the outdoors and often described to us how they enjoyed walking in the woods while they were dating. My husband and I also really enjoy the outdoors and I understood completely how important this was to them. I made it my mission to incorporate this aspect of their relationship into some nice detail pictures. While Charlie was finishing up some of the wedding formals I grabbed the rings and went into the woods to get down and dirty. I got some funny looks from some of the wedding guests when I layed down in the dirt in the woods to capture a few pictures, but to me the results were well worth it.
Hope you all enjoyed the pictures.
Yours truly,
Tracy-contact me
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Time to book your Memphis Wedding Photographer | Left Shoe Photography Weddings
December 16, 2009 | Filed Under Left Shoe Photography, Portraiture, Weddings | 1 Comment
Lets face it…the last few months of the year can be a crazy time! Between scheduling and decorating for the Holidays, arranging travel plans to visit family and friends, getting those last few gifts purchased for your special someone before the last store closes on Christmas Eve (Grooms, I’m talking to you!!!) or finishing up your last few college final exams before semester break, we all have a lot that we need to get done. In addition if you are planning on getting married during the busy Memphis wedding season next summer, it’s also a time when you need to seriously start thinking about booking your wedding photographer.
Choosing your wedding photographer, along with arranging other critical vendors (florist, ceremony and reception venue, caterer, DJ or band) are all important decisions in ensuring a positive experience on your wedding day. Perhaps the photographer more than others (although I may be biased) , plays an especially important role in that it is their job to record your special memories for enjoyment many days and years into the future.
As a wedding photographer based in the Memphis Tennessee area, I always notice that the fall and winter leading into the next wedding season is the busiest time for our wedding photography bookings. Unfortunately, every year it breaks my heart when I have to turn down a beautiful wedding couple simply because I have already been booked for their wedding day. So ladies (and gentlemen), if you are suddenly nervous and want to ensure you get the biggest bang for your wedding photographer buck, it’s time to get serious!!!
Which brings me to my main point…. Often when I’m standing up or attending a wedding that I won’t be photographing for a close friend or relative I’m asked what they should look for when hiring a good wedding photographer. Memphis, like any other city, has many wedding photography options available and it’s important to make a selection you feel comfortable with. Here are a few important considerations I think every Memphis area (or any area for that matter) bride and groom should consider before making their choice:
1) Do I like this wedding photographers pictures and portfolio?
Well I hear what your saying…”Duh…of course I should like the pictures!” And this will be the first thing that often attracts you to a certain photographer after viewing their portfolio online or in person; but it is important to imagine yourself in a photographers pictures. All photographers photograph weddings with a different style and it is important to connect with the style of the photographer you are interviewing. You may have an idea of what you think your pictures may look like, but make sure you like what you’re seeing from the photographer you are interested in.
2) Can this photographers pricing accommodate my budget (or vice versa)?
With most purchases you get what you pay for; the same is true for wedding photographers. If prices seem to good to be true, they probably are and it is important for you to ensure you are getting quality products and service from your wedding photographer. If you have a photographer you are especially interested in, contact them and see if they can accommodate your budget. Most photographers, yours truly included, have a variety of pricing options available to offer prospective clients. At Left Shoe Photography we do our best to accommodate the budgets of as many brides as possible and will often craft unique packages for each wedding couple. After all, who wants to pay for something they don’t want…Not Me!!!
3) Do I like this photographer? I mean really like them!
This is frequently one of the points that is overlooked in the search for the right wedding photographer and it is perhaps the most important consideration. When you have a wedding consultation with a prospective photographer make sure you consider whether you would enjoy being in this persons company for a whole day and if the photographer is someone you can get along with; you will be with them practically your entire wedding day. If they aren’t someone you click with, sorry, but the day is probably going to be pretty miserable. I’ve heard too many times, “Yeah, their pictures were nice, but their photographer was a total jerk!”
The primary reason I photograph weddings is because I really enjoy them and as a result this enthusiasm really shows in my effort to serve my clients on their wedding day. I feel incredibly fortunate to be afforded the enormous responsibility of commemorating someones wedding day. It’s an honor I take very seriously. Many other wedding photographers feel the same way; unfortunately, many do not.
Hope this bit of information helped you in planning for your big day! If you are in the Memphis area or elsewhere and are interested in my wedding photography services please contact me. I’d be happy to discuss what I can do to craft a wedding photography package just for you.
Yours Truly,
Tracy-contact me
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New Wedding and Portrait Photography Website! | It’s finally here!
October 12, 2008 | Filed Under Left Shoe Photography | Leave a Comment
The new Left Shoe Photography wedding and portrait photography website is finally LIVE and I’m thrilled to be able to finally share it with all of you! We’ve uploaded some of our most recent pictures from weddings we have photographed around the state of Michigan. Please check it out when you have a chance - I designed it entirely myself and it took a lot of blood, sweat and tears, but I’m so happy with how it turned out….hopefully you’ll all agree! I was a little apprehensive when I first decided to tackle this beast myself since I hadn’t done any HTML coding since I was an undergrad at the University of Michigan, but surprisingly it came back pretty easily. Also, I’ll be adding a FLASH component shortly to sparkle up the slide shows, so it’s still a work in progress. Some of the things that I’ve added that I’m really happy with:
1) A new client link (up on top) for direct logins to session images.
2) The new wedding photography and portrait pages for portfolio viewing.
3) The About Us page - I finally included some of my personal images.
4) Recommended vendors - I’ll be adding these shortly after I finish compiling.
5) The new logo!
Here’s a screen shot from the homepage that I took using Paparazzi!:
