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2015 BROCHURE

N O T J U S T A W E D D I N G P H O T O G R A P H E R B U T A

S T O R Y T E L L E R

WHAT IS STORYTELLING WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY?

One of the questions I often come across is to describe my approach to capturing a LOVE story. I prefer to say LOVE story rather than wedding day because I just don’t capture your big day like a photo-journalist, I capture a whole story. From the beginning of the day to the end, focusing in the most small details, those who are almost unnoticeable and others can’t see. And not just on the wedding day buy also on the pre-wedding or engagement photo-session. I don’t try to be unnoticed on your big day, I simply am. I’m just another guest and I will be hidden among them. That’s the method I use to capture beautiful and unrepeatable moments you will share with your love ones for a lifetime. Additionally, I do believe in casually posed portraits. After the ceremony I like to spend an hour alone with you both (depends on the available time) taking some artistic candid shots.

LET'S TALK ABOUT LOVE

If you take a look at my logo it says in Latin “Si vis amari ama” that means “If you want to be loved, love”. I know what it’s love, I love and I’m really fortunate to be loved in return. The reason I gave up fashion photography was that I needed to find something more meaningful to work with, something that could thrill with just a glance. That’s my aim, to thrill and to be thrilled by my clients, being a witness of their love story.

I'M NOT THE TYPICAL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

I don't take the typical shots (except "family formals"). I'm always pushing me to go the extra mile, to stay fresh. I love to shot through different objects and play with reflections, light and shadows to create artistic and dramatic images. Additionally, thanks to my

fashion background I know how to find your best image and I have a clear idea about how to use and control the available light. On the other hand, I believe in giving to each of my couples an all inclusive and dedicated experience, with special care on the albums, prints, canvas and frames I deliver to them. All my products are from high-end companies, designed to impress and thrill.

ORGANISATION AND COMMUNICATION ARE THE KEY

When we meet for the very first time I will want to know some details of your wedding day and overall, what aspects are important for you both. Days later, if you decide to give me the privilege of documenting your wedding we will start the experience. A contract and a form is sent to you to fill online. On the form you will find some questions about you both: how you met, details about your wedding, required "family formals" etc... Then, a timeline is designed and discussed two months prior your wedding. Two weeks before your big day we go through the timeline again to adapt it for the last time changes. And finally, after your wedding and the last consultation where you see all your pictures and we pick them for your album, I will be here for you. Ultimately, from the first consultation to years after the wedding... I will be here.

HOW IS MY BRIDE/GROOM?

They are people who appreciate photography and they are willing to invest in memories. Some of them are shy, some of them don’t like to have their picture taken while others are more extroverted. They come from different countries, they have different cultural backgrounds and finally, they love his/her partner regardless of gender. They usually have one thing in common, they have never worked with a professional photographer before but they want to have their LOVE story documented in a unique and artistic way.

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W E D D I N G A L B U M S

WHY QUEENSBERRY?

Queensberry is consider the finest wedding album manufacturer, with a worldwide reputation. The care they put in each of their pieces is invaluable. With multiple covers and options to choose their albums are the best option to have your unique and customised wedding album.

- QUEENSBERRY WEDDING ALBUMS are included in all my experiences - 1

Except digital experiences.1

DUO WEDDING ALBUM

- CONTEMPORARY STYLE WITH THE ELEGANCE OF CLASSICAL MOUNTING -

DUO WEDDING ALBUMS are Queensberry's signature wedding album. DUO Wedding Albums enable you to have Matted and Flushmount pages in the same wedding album. Pages can be mounted overlay or page-mount style (with the photos trimmed to fit inside the card mat to expose the core page) and have clean cut edges (no edging or corners). Available with ivory or black mats and printed on Kodak Professional Endura Lustre photographic paper printed with traditional silver halide technology.

"A contemporary style with the elegance of classical mounting”

OVERLAY MATTED WEDDING ALBUM

- A CONTEMPORARY CLEAN-EDGED ALBUM -

OVERLAY MATTED WEDDING ALBUMS are contemporary 'no edge' albums, a simpler more modern take on the classic matted album. Pages are mounted overlay style (with the photo mounted behind a card frame) and with clean cut edges (no edging or corners). Available with ivory or black mats and a range of papers to print your images: Satin, Pearl, Nettuno or Tintoretto printed using six-colour digital offset technology or Kodak Professional Endura Lustre photographic paper printed with traditional silver halide technology.

"A different approach to classic Wedding Albums”

FLUSHMOUNT WEDDING ALBUM

- THE ULTIMATE IN PRESENTATION OF CONTEMPORARY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY -

FLUSHMOUNT WEDDING ALBUMS retain the thick pages of a classic wedding album while making the most of modern print technology. Pages are un-matted and mounted in a flushmount style. Available in ivory or black core page colours. You have a choice of printing technologies: the traditional photographic silver halide process on Kodak Professional Endura lustre paper , or six-colour digital offset printing on a choice of four paper stocks: Metallic Pearl, Satin, Tintoretto or Nettuno.

"Un-matted Flushmount albums represent the ultimate in the presentation of contemporary wedding photography"

- YOU CAN TOUCH, FEEL AND EXPERIENCE QUEENSBERRY ALBUMS AT YOUR FREE CONSULTATION WITH NO OBLIGATION -

THE EXPERIENCES

experience |ɪkˈspɪərɪəns, ɛk-|

[ mass noun ] an event or occurrence which leaves an impression on someone.

verb [ with obj. ] feel (an emotion or sensation).

ORIGIN late Middle English: via Old French from Latin experientia, from experiri ‘try’.

THAT’S WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT: TO EXPERIENCE, TO FEEL.

I want you to feel special, I want you to feel confident. Every aspect of your wedding day will be covered, from the family members taking part on the ‘family formals’, your wedding’s timeline, your engagement session to years after your big day. I will still be here for you. That’s ‘the experience’, an all inclusive package, well thought out. This is not just about taking pictures, this is far more important for me. To capture your LOVE story properly I need to know you well, I need to discover your worries and your needs. I’m sorry but I’m not the typical wedding photographer.

For this reason, we will meet as many times as we need, in person or on Skype. We will walk through your wedding timeline until it’s perfect, we will visit your venue together to find the best spots for your pictures and even I may help you with something non-related to your wedding photography.

Another important aspect for me is the quality of the products I deliver to my couples. As you already have seen, Queensberry Albums are simply the finest albums in the wedding industry. The care they put on each piece is invaluable, resulting in an album for a lifetime. Additionally, I have the privilege to offer Queensberry’s prints, canvases and frames to all my clients. Artwork to hang on your walls, high end products to show and share with your family and friends.

MANDATORY ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS

Why mandatory? Are they important? Indeed, engagement sessions are extremely important. It is the first contact you have with me and my camera and also, at the session you have the opportunity to experience my photographic approach. No poses, no rules. The only thing I ask you is to think about a memorable place, a special and meaningful setting for you and your partner. It could be the place where you met for the very first time, the place where you had your very first kiss or where the proposal took place. It’s up to you! Leave the rest to me.

- ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS ARE INCLUDED IN ALL THE EXPERIENCES / PACKAGES -

Dates book really quickly, usually 12 or 18 months in advance. For this reason, get in touch as soon as possible. All-inclusive packages start at £1299, including a Queensberry Album, an engagement session, plenty of time, a personal wedding website and many other options.

Do you want to know more about the experiences? Get in touch for pricing.

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