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Date-checkFirst, a disclaimer because we are dealing with an exceptional situation in exceptional times. There are some pictures here where it seems like people don't stick to the 1.5 rule here. In some cases, this is an optical illusion thanks to the composition in the photo. There have been no violations of the rules and people you do see close together are in all cases part of the same household.
Great excitement at the start of the day, I always enjoy this tension. Due to the Corona pandemic, the situation is now really a bit different and this has also influenced my way of photographing. I was no longer allowed to get as close as I normally would adhere to the 1.5-meter rule and that is why I took a lot of photos with a somewhat 'longer' lens.
The day started at the bride where the make-up artist (with mask) was busy making the bride as beautiful as possible for the big day. After being there for half an hour I took a short trip to see the groom who was getting ready a few blocks away. The dog had never seen him like this before and was amazed to watch the groom getting ready.
Soon after, I went back to the bride to capture the last part of her preparations. After putting on the dress it soon became apparent that she had lost a little more weight than she had expected, which apparently made the dress a little too big. No problem for mother and sister who quickly fixed the dress with needle and thread.
It was hot, very hot ... About 34 degrees Celcius if I can remember correctly. And the portraits were scheduled for midday when the sun was at its highest. A big challenge, because bright light and high temperatures create a lot of contrast and sweaty people. Fortunately, drinking plenty of water helps and we managed to use the clear blue sky to our advantage. I only had to spend a large part of the photoshoot on my belly in the grass to really show the completely blue sky as a clean background, luckily it all worked out fine and we really managed to capture some great portraits together!
The moment of truth arrived, time to start the ceremony. The wedding venue had done everything in its power to ensure that everyone could easily obey the social distancing rules. And although perhaps a bit strange due to all the regulations, the newlyweds told me all the rules didn't bother them a bit. They were completely unaffected by the Corona measures and had a wonderful day. And that is very clear in the photo story I was able to capture this day.
Yet there was still a challenge that went quite differently compared to 'normal weddings'. For example, it is customary for a group photo to be taken and of course, the 1.5 meters are very difficult to maintain in a shot like this, especially when it concerns a very large group of people.
Fortunately, I saw the ideal solution in the garden of the wedding venue. Instead of letting everyone stand next to each other, I came up with the idea to give everybody an activity. The garden was filled with all kinds of playful equipment that could be used for the photo. From strolers, to swings and carts, there was something to do for everyone. I asked the wedding couple to jump around on the trampoline and this is the result here; A group photo at the time of the Corona pandemic with 1.5 meters distance.
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The choice for your photographer is a very personal one. In addition to the photographic style, the character and values of the photographer are one of the most important criteria for making your choice. When I hire someone, I like a personal approach where communication and quality is of a high standard. It is for that reason that I also apply this method as a photographer myself.
You can expect this approach from me straight away. Call me, app me or e-mail me and you can always expect a response. I can often be found on the mat, the mountain bike and photographing at other weddings, so sometimes I won't be able to respond straight away, but I will get back to you as soon as I can.
So a personal approach is very important to me and that is why I also would like to get to know you as a couple. During our introduction meeting, it is therefore mainly about you guys. I want to know everything about you, because the more I know, the better I can capture the wedding day for you.
Have a look at the photo below. I knew that the bride had a special bond with her grandfather so I was constantly looking for the right time to capture that bond. This has become one of the most important photos for this bride.
Of course, we will also talk about the planning and how photography, and especially the portraits, can best be fitted into the schedule of your busy wedding day. I have all sorts of practical tips which you can use for your wedding. I would simply like to hear everything about the wedding day so together we can also make the photos to a great success.
You'll also get access to the online portal. Everything about our collaboration ends up in this online environment. During our introduction meeting, I can explain everything about the online portal.
In addition, you can always contact me during the preparations for questions or tips. Changes to the schedule can be communicated through the portal, I will see any changes you make instantly.
Shortly before the wedding we will schedule a call to go through all the details for the last time to make sure that I am aware of everything that will happen during your wedding day. And then the time has finally come!
Nowadays the internet is indispensable in our daily lives. Everyone owns a smartphone and is online nowadays. This is why I use the most modern tools to provide an experience for you as a wedding couple where convenience, clarity and style are paramount.
All the couples who book me as their wedding photographer receive a complete package. This includes access to the online portal. Not only is this a very cool and handy tool for you, but it's also software that I use on a daily bases and makes sure that all my services and communication run smoothly. In addition, the portal also includes an online gallery that is easy to share with friends and family and can be used to download the high res images, so you can store them yourself. Wonder what your album will look like? The design proofing function will help you to see the design and approve it online.
An online environment where all your photos can be seen and can be shared with all friends and family after the wedding. In short, that's the gallery.
USB sticks are already old fashion these days. Technical developments are going forward so fast that the newest laptops no longer have a USB input anyway. Everything is connected to the internet and that is why the online gallery is so enormously valuable.
It is fast, simple, looks nice and very important nowadays, it works flawlessly on all devices. Details such as security and accessibility have also been thought through and photos can even be organised into different categories. Have a look below.
You get exclusive digital rights to be the only one to be able to download the files in high resolution and of course without my company logo. Also, you can decide which photos can be seen by friends and family. You may find some photos a bit too personal and you don't necessarily want to share them, you can easily hide these photos from others who visit the gallery.
The gallery also contains useful functions to select your favourites. This feature is most often used to pick your photos for the wedding album.
Are you interested in ordering prints? Then I can even create a prints gallery for you in which you can easily see what the photo looks like on the wall.
After I have received your favourite photos selection through the gallery, I will start designing the album. The layout depends on the size of the album you choose. Photos really do come into their own when they are printed in large format, so I don't recommend selecting too many photos, it will look messy very quickly.
As soon as I have finished the first design you can review it via the portal in the design proofing section. You can browse through the pages and even make notations where you would like to see adjustments. After the requested adjustments, you can approve the design and it will be sent to the producer. Below is an example of a large album 35x35 cm in which the wedding couple asks to make the text slightly smaller.
In addition to these parts of the portal, some formalities have also been considered. There is a page that shows all different album types and materials, there are forms to share some contact details with me (for example the ceremony master or contact details of the wedding venue) and there is a very useful form in which you can fill in the planning for the wedding day so there is never a misunderstanding about the schedule. Even the invoices can be viewed and downloaded.
And the best part, it's all online and available whenever you want!
