I wanted to take a moment to share my thoughts on our wedding photography experience. While there were definitely some positives, I also encountered a few disappointments that I fe...el are worth mentioning, especially considering the investment we made. We opted for the 8-hour package which included two photographers and a videographer. I’m giving three stars as I appreciated the good communication and found the team to be kind and pleasant to work with. There were a couple of lovely photos captured by one of the photographers that I’m truly happy with. I didn't anticipate a completely flawless catalog or anything, but I had hoped to appreciate the majority of the photos or at least feel that the beauty of the day was effectively captured. Unfortunately, I don't quite feel that way.
After our engagement shoot, I provided feedback about a specific photographer's posing and was reassured that they would improve for the wedding day.
One reason I couldn’t rate higher than three stars is that we had two photographers, which was a great idea for our timeline. However, I didn’t realize that having different shooting styles would result in a less cohesive look for our photos. My husband and I took formal pictures separately with our families before the ceremony, as we chose not to do a first look. The differences in style between the two photographers ended up making it a bit tricky to create a seamless photobook or gallery wall. His photos have a more stylized feel, while mine are quite traditional.
I also noticed some issues with posing that could have been better. Many family pictures felt uneven, particularly the ones taken after the ceremony where most of our family was positioned on my husband’s side. It created a bit of an odd appearance. There were also two flower columns that we weren’t centered in, which I wish I had noticed at the time. I hesitated to question the photographer in the moment, which I now realize might have been a missed opportunity. I also felt my own posing as the bride could have been better.
Additionally, I think some of the small details that add so much to the overall experience were overlooked. For instance, it was warm on our wedding day, and my grandfather, who is very dear to me, unbuttoned his suit jacket. I would have appreciated someone noticing that and reminding him to button it. We also took pictures in two stunning locations in Milwaukee, and I feel they weren’t captured as beautifully as I had hoped. I had seen other wedding photos from those same areas that turned out gorgeous, which is why I chose those locations for our day.
I just wanted to share these insights in case they resonate with other brides-to-be. On a positive note, as I mentioned earlier, the communication was smooth, and the entire team was really kind. Thank you for taking the time to read my thoughts!