Having a second photographer isn’t a frivolous expense. In fact, most photographers are like me and don’t make any money by having a second photographer at your wedding. The couple hundred dollars it costs you to have a photographer at the groom’s place, and a second photographer at the wedding goes right to the hired [...]
I could make this blog post really short and answer why you should get married at Beaver Valley Ski Club in one sentence: Because it’s not what you think a private club is. But I truly believe that it would be robbing the BVSC of the character and depth I have come to know over [...]
1 Communicate with your wedding photographer. Your wedding is a big deal; it might be the first time you’ve ever hired a professional photographer. What you need to know is that for this to be successful you need to have open communication. Tell me what you expect. Don’t assume that I’m going to do something [...]
I am really excited to post my first attempt at a video blog! It seemed like it would be a good idea to discuss how you choose your wedding photographer. What it comes down to is “Does this person make me feel comfortable?” Just click on this link to see my first attempt. http://www.youtube.com/user/DaniValiquettePhotos?feature=mhw4#p/u/0/gEzdAv6bQ2Q Enjoy [...]
You may not even know what a parent book is. (And that’s OK; that’s why I have this blog.) A parent book is an album that is prepared specifically for the parent’s of the bride and groom. (There may be more than two if there are divorced parents in the mix.) In most cases the [...]
Prepare yourself, this MM might get a little cheese-dog. Why I Love my Job I <3 when people comment, “You love your job, don’t you?”. Because, well I do. My answer is always the same. “I hang out with people on happy days. What could be better than that?” And seriously, what could be? I [...]
This weeks Matrimony Monday addresses exactly what a photo proof is. The Proof is in the Pudding A common question from clients is, “What is a proof?”. And the confusion is warranted because depending on the photographer “proof” can have many meanings. In short, when you get a proof from me it is a picture [...]
This weekend I shot the wonderful, intimate wedding of Isabelle and Mike. I have my husband to thank for this referral. Isabelle and Mike have two wonderful little boys named Brodigh and Christopher. Brodigh and my son, Reese, are friends who go to the same school and my keen-eared husband heard that Isabelle needed a [...]
Now, I know I left you hanging last week as to what the next in the wedding process was. We wait no more… The Big Day 18. Wedding day! Here is the bad part, your final balance is due. (Sorry to rain on your big day.) Now that is over, so let’s talk about the [...]
Congratulations on your wedding! The next few blogs for Matrimony Monday will walk you through the process we follow at Danielle Valiquette Photography. How it will all go down: 1. We meet to discuss your photography requirements. It is always helpful (but not necessary) to bring a list of questions along. There is nothing too [...]