How will you choose a Fraser Valley wedding photographer?

I won’t sugar-coat it. You have a lot of decisions to make. But in all the choices you’ll make for your wedding day, the most lasting one will be in the photographs. Here is where the food, the flowers, the dress, and the venue will come to life. This is how you’ll remember your big day for years to come. Here are my top-three tips for nailing the photographer choice.

Find a photographer you like (nay, love) to photograph your Fraser Valley Wedding

More than liking the photos, you should also like the person! You’re welcoming this person into your most important and exciting moments and asking them to stick closer to you than any other vendor you work with. You have to like your wedding photographer. Loving your photos is valuable but loving your photographer is priceless. Go have coffee with prospects, treat it like a “first date”, and see if you click well enough to spent intense hours together.

Ready to see if you like me?

Find a photographer who is well-respected and well-established to help you document your fun

As easy as it is in our iPhone-driven world to take and share pretty good photos, a photographer is not just taking a snapshot of a moment. A good wedding photographer is drawing upon years of experience to give you living proof of your wedding day.

But how do you tell whether or not a photographer is a pro?

Has the photographer shot in a range of settings, in a variety of conditions? Look for variety in your photographer’s portfolio images

Does the photographer have happy previous clients? Asking for references is completely acceptable

Does the photographer have wedding experience? Not just wedding portraits, but wedding day celebration.

Find a photographer who likes you

You want your wedding photographer to like you because you’ll get better photographs. Plain and simple. You don’t want someone who’s just showing up for the paycheque.

(For the record: if I don’t think you and I are a good fit, I won’t sign a contract to shoot your wedding. The photographer/bride connection is vitally important to the creation of magnificent images.)

Ready to see if I like you?

Happy Notes

“She is the one I would use again”

Of all the vendors I used for the wedding, she is the one that I would use time and time again for any life event. Her personable, professional, and kind nature made everyone feel comfortable and she really knows how to capture a moment. It’s obvious that she has a passion for photography and that is shown in the care she puts into each shot. You will not regret choosing her to capture your day.

Kristen

“Always there to help.”

Jennifer was always there to help brainstorm, or offer suggestions from her many experiences. In particular, I am SO HAPPY she gave me her view on a first look. Now that I have done a first look myself… I strongly recommend it too. Jennifer captured beautifully what was a truly intimate moment.

Stephanie

here’s the deal:

Jenni Marie Photography is for you if…

Are in love with a great man
Want great photos filled with real life and emotions
Know you are created in God’s image
Love juxtaposing rugged adventure and femininity
Celebrate marriage, not just the wedding day
Don’t accept norms “just because”
Think outside the box
Find art in everyday life

I’M interested!

In Case We haven’t met

I’m Jennifer!

I’ve photographed weddings for the last decade years and built my business while working a desk job and living in North Carolina. For the past six years I’ve lived in the Fraser Valley and learned to love its beauty and variety. (My love story is a crazy one and is the reason I moved from North Carolina to British Columbia – you should ask me about it when we meet for coffee!)

I believe you are beautiful and deserve to look and feel your best on your wedding day.

But I also know you don’t always feel that way. So maybe you’re not a Hollywood icon. And maybe you don’t fit the idealized version of beauty the media portrays. Maybe you hate your nose and your weight isn’t where you’d like it. But here’s the thing.

You. Are. Beautiful.

You are, I’m convinced of it. And I’m committed to tell your unique love story in a way that’s true to you and showcase how stunning you are.

Let’s get down to business

Here’s what to expect

Step one

Inquiry

We’ll get to know one another through email or conversation and then when you’re ready to book I’ll send over an electronic contract and invoice to make it all official.

Step Two

Pre-Wedding

Throughout your engagement, my inbox is open to you: I’ll answer questions, offer support, and walk with you through the fun and logistics of your wedding. Remember: I’m your wedding expert!

We’ll be friends by the time your wedding rolls around and I’ll probably cry during your first dance. Or your vows. Or the speeches. Or all of the above.

Step Three

Delivery

As fast as is humanly possible, you’ll see a preview of your wedding day and then I’ll deliver your full collection in less than a month (at least, that’s what the contract will say – off the record, I’ll admit you’ll see photos within two weeks!).

We’ll still be friends and I’ll cheer when you announce a pregnancy, cry when a grandparent dies, do a dance when you book me for your family portraits, and forever cherish our memories together.

She made us laugh the entire day and made us feel like we were friends through the entire planning process by giving us advice and guidance along the way