Create a photo sample clip file composed of images you like from magazines or newspapers. Whether or not they are wedding photographs, they should express moods and feelings to capture on your wedding day.

Let's schedule a visit to your wedding venue before your wedding. Bring along your sample clip file and wedding photo checklist. We'll plan how and where we'll shoot the best photos for you! At this meeting please let me know any special wishes that you might have, so that I can make your wedding shots truly personal. If your package includes an engagement portrait this is when we shoot it, so we should discuss your wardrobe before this meeting.

Many of the greatest photo opportunities present themselves as the bride & bridesmaids and groom & groomsmen are getting ready for the wedding. When planning your wedding day, remember to allow enough time for these preparation photos. Remember also to allow enough time for me to get to each photographic location and then to the wedding venue before you. Don't drink alcohol before the wedding to calm any pre- wedding nerves, it will really show up in your photos.

The best time to shoot the most important photographic portraits of the day is after your wedding service. Plan on 60-90 minutes for this photo session. This needs to be just the two of you and myself, no bridesmaids, groomsmen, families, etc. . . no distractions! These will be your most treasured photographs. Also, please be sure to let me know any special wishes you might have about these photos.

Next, we will photograph the wedding party & families. Please plan on at least 60-90 minutes for this. These photos will be some of the most important we shoot, so please let everyone included know that these shots will take some time. It's a good idea to designate a family member or someone from the bridal party to work with me so that we don't leave anyone important out of these photos.

The best way to get a truly spectacular wedding portrait . . . is to shoot it on another day! If we shoot these special photos on another day when you aren't so stressed, we can really control the environment. Think about it and let's talk!

If you are not working with a wedding coordinator, please create a time line for your wedding and reception. This way I can work with the caterers, DJ or band, etc. and we can all flow together.

Please call me at anytime with any questions, thoughts or concerns you might have. I really am here to try and make your wedding easy and special.

Ted Waring - 250 478 7418