"It's the final result that really matters."
We have noticed a trend recently in wedding photographer's web pages of trying to "clear up the confusion" over the various styles of wedding photography. New names have emerged for these styles: Documentary, Illustrative, Fine Art, Classic, Contemporary, the now familiar Photojournalism and of course Traditional.
The other hot topic is the discussion of the benefits of various types of camera equipment: 35mm versus medium format and digital versus film. Much of this information has been posted to supposedly help you understand the advantages and disadvantages of all these approaches. However, when you read further, you often see that there is a slant towards the equipment or style used by that particular photographer. We recently read a web page where the photographer warned the reader to beware of wedding photographer's who use Medium Format equipment because it for sure means that they are using outdated equipment. Huh? By coincidence, this particular photographer used only 35 mm to shoot weddings. So what does all this tell you? The answer: Nothing!
I recently attended a seminar by one of the leading wedding photographers in the country. Her input on this subject was enlightening. Although she, herself used digital capture and some film, she emphasized that what really matters is how the photographs look. Do they have impact? Do they tell the story of the day? She went on to say that she is growing tired of other photographers always asking her what type of camera she uses or what the benefits are of digital over film, etc, etc. "Lets talk about the photographs!" she exclaimed.
We could not agree more. Our philosophy is that what really matters is the end result - your wedding album. When you set up a meeting with us, we don't spend hours boring you with discussions on photojournalism or digital photography. We won't try to convince you that our approach to wedding photography is superior because we offer package-pricing versus hourly coverage. Most of all, we won't try to convince you that our way is better than others by ripping our competitors. So what do we do during a meeting? The answer is simple, we show you the photos and let you decide. In addition, we ask you what you are looking for in a wedding photographer, rather than telling you what you SHOULD want.
25 years after your wedding you are not going to care if your wedding photographer used a $10,000 camera or a Kodak disposable camera. Will you remember if you hired a photojournalist or digital photographer? Probably not. Its the photos that you will remember.
This is not to say that rapport with your photographer is unimportant. We certainly understand that a rude and/or bossy photographer can ruin a wedding for both of you. We take great pride in offering the most courteous, patient service possible. We receive as many compliments about the way we handle ourselves at weddings as we do about the photos. So while this is very important, don't lose focus (pun intended) on what really matters when selecting your photographer.
At Dubnoff Wedding Photography we use the finest equipment available. Medium format, 35mm and digital photography are all incorporated into our coverage of your wedding. We blend photojournalism and traditional coverage to fit your needs and we offer flexible packages to fit your budget. You will have a minimum of 2 photographers at your wedding. We cater our coverage style to what our client prefers and not what we prefer. You're taking your wedding album home, not us. It only makes sense that it should ultimately reflect YOUR vision of your wedding.
Share our philosophy? To set up a meeting please email us at memories@dubnoffphoto.com.