You’ve defined your style, now dive deeper.
Use these questions to talk through what you really want. Jot answers in your Notes app and share them with me and your planner.
- What images are you most excited to relive? Name 3–5 specific frames you can’t wait to see.
- How do you want portraits to feel? Quick and guided, or mostly hands‑off with light direction?
- What’s your current style ratio? e.g., 60% romance → 40% party (or vice‑versa). Has it changed as you’ve saved inspo?
- Whose reactions matter most? Parents, grandparents, best friends—so we protect time and sightlines.
- Light you love most? Sun‑kissed afternoon, soft shade, moody evening, candlelit reception.
- Dance‑floor vibe you want in photos? Wild, editorial, faces‑and‑context, black‑and‑white sequences—what feels like you?
- Film, digital, or both—what draws you to each? Name one thing you love about each look.
- Moments you have always dreamed of having at your wedding?
- How will you enjoy the photos after? Heirloom album, framed prints, shareable gallery—this shapes curation and delivery.
A Quick Framework to Find Your Balance
If you want a photographer who offers both, this is what to look for:
1) Lighting that loves you
Look for galleries that display:
• Daylight portraits without losing depth.
• Ceremony in mixed light (cathedral, tent, or garden).
• Reception after dark—on‑camera flash, off‑camera flash, or available light—without sacrificing style or skin tones.
2) Direction vs. presence
You’ll get natural, confident portraits without marathon posing. Look for language around guiding rather than performing.
3) Party coverage, elevated
Dance‑floor images should feel electric—and still flattering. Prioritize full‑gallery sequences, not just a few hero frames.
4) An emphasis on collaboration
Your photographer, planner, and video team should move as one. Clarify collaboration on timeline, light windows, and room flips to keep flow intact.
5) Range, not a highlight reel
Look for full galleries that include stunning imagery of portraits, the ceremony, cocktail hour, and late-night dancing. Range proves the Poetry and Party promise.
If You Love Both, Here’s Why I’m Your Photographer
- I read the room. Calm when the moment is weighty. All‑in when the party lifts.
- Hybrid done with intention. Film for daylight nuance and skin tones; digital for speed and night energy—so the gallery feels cohesive.
- Direction without performance. Quick, confident guidance; never over‑posed.
- Party photos that flatter. Smart flash, thoughtful angles, rhythm in the frame.
- Planner‑friendly. I collaborate on timeline and light so you get what you want without losing flow.
- Proven range. Full galleries (not just highlights) that show romance and revelry in one story.
Proof in Practice (Peruse some Galleries)
- Cleveland Botanical Garden Tented Wedding — Sunlit portraits, tented reception glow, and dance‑floor energy in one cohesive story.
https://mattericksonphotography.com/gallery-cleveland-botanical-garden-tented-wedding - The Lake Club, Ohio — Editorial portraits, thoughtful detail work, and lively reception coverage with on‑camera flash used with intention.
https://mattericksonphotography.com/gallery-lake-club-ohio-wedding - Sapphire Creek Winery — Evening light, refined styling, and black‑and‑white moments that feel immediate rather than distant.
https://mattericksonphotography.com/gallery-wedding-at-sapphire-creek-winery-1
For Couples Who Want “Classic & Cool”
You’re allowed to want both. Expect images that feel like you—polished yet alive. Expect a gallery that moves from quiet to kinetic without losing the thread.
Start the conversation. I’ll listen, learn your rhythm, and propose a plan that honors both elegance and energy.
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