For those of you that know me personally, you know I have a lot to say! It’s a wonder it took me this long to get a “voice” and gain control of my blog. I can feel 2009 is shaping up to be an incredible year for Metropolitan Imageworks and I’ll have a lot to share. Not only will I highlight weddings, portrait sessions, events and of course personal adventures that strike my fancy, I also thought this would be a good place to highlight photography tips, such as care of your digital files and albums, how to select a wedding photographer, what to wear for portraits etc, etc, etc.
I just finished the design and cover selections for a new sample album and let me tell you, I have not been this geeked about a sample album in a LONG time. I am very excited about going in a new direction for final album options and I think the new company I have selected will fit the bill perfectly. Not only are there tons of options for layouts, sizes and album styles but their cover options really exceed imagination. You can mix and match colors and textures to create your own personal fit. I am particularly fond of this since I believe one size does NOT fit all.
When looking for a photographer, many times you will see compilations of work, the best of the best. As long as as the photographer also shows you full weddings from beginning to end, so you can see exactly how they will capture your day, then you are in good hands. I say weddings plural, so you can also get a feel for the consistency of their work. I have online galleries of my recent weddings available for prospective clients to view. They can see the day captured in it’s entirety and there are multiple weddings available to view, so they can see I shoot in a particular style no matter the clients or the location.
The final album process, the final piece of the pie, really. While Metropolitan Imageworks doesn’t force you into buying a final album at the time you book us to photograph your wedding, we love to work with you WHEN you are ready for the final component.
Even if you are not purchasing an album up front, it’s very important you select a photographer not only to capture the important and fleeting moments of your special day, but also that you select a photographer with the expertise and know how to compile those images into the perfect storytelling album.
Here’s a sampling of some of the layouts. Can you see what I am excited about? Stay tuned, I’ll post photos of the finished album when it comes in to the studio.
Thanks and shout out to Seth & Meggan for allowing me to highlight their October 9, 2008 wedding as one of my new samples!