Published on
September 2, 2010 in
portrait photography and wedding photography.
Tags: beach pictures, charleston, downtown Charleston, engagement session, Folly Beach, love stories, love story, wedding couples, wedding photography, wedding pictures.
Dan and I have been working on some ideas, and we are really excited to introduce the Love Story. We combine our still photography, audio interviews, a pinch of video, and the musical genius of Mr. Jenkins to create a unique look at our wedding couples prior to their “I do’s.” Part of our love for photography stems from telling people’s stories through photographs, and this is an extension of that love. We just wrapped up Lindy and Jack’s Love Story, and are very excited to share it with you. Here is the link on our site to the Love Story section, and if you are interested in having your story told send us a note;).
-Dan and Amelia
Dreamland Images, Inc.
Fresh Documentary Wedding Photography
Charleston, SC
We have been enjoying the season of summer, and have been a little slack on our photography tips. So, we are going to try and start again with some weekly photo tips. If you have any specific questions you want answered, please send us an email contact@dreamlandimages.com or comment on the post below.
It seems that we are constantly hearing stories from people about what went really wrong or what went really right with wedding photographers they have hired. The wrong stories are pretty petrifying, and the right stories are fantastic! It can be a difficult choice, and unfamiliar territory for most people. It is certainly a decision worth thinking about. Photography is like any other service or art; more often than not someone that has been producing that service as their profession is more qualified than someone who dabbles in it. You might pay more for a professional, but you get better results.
Here is a brief article on Pros of Hiring a Pro. We know that everyone has budgets to work with, and you should place emphasis on the areas that you feel are most significant to you. Of course we think photography is SUPER important, but we also understand budget constraints. Something we do try and drive home is to look through people’s work. The photographers’ whose work and personalities you connect with are the ones you should talk to. Choose the photographer first, then worry about extras. You can always get a wedding album after your wedding, or a disc, or prints, but you can’t get new photographs. Do you really want to be looking at a wedding album on your 5th anniversary and be wishing you hired a different photographer? We want you to LOVE your photos so much that you want to get them out and share them with your children, your family and your friends for years to come. That is what it is really all about, being able to share those memories and stories with people forever.
We would love to answer any questions anyone has on the differences between professional and amateur photographers. Hope this has been helpful:)
-Dan and Amelia
Dreamland Images, Inc.
Fresh Documentary Wedding Photography
Charleston, SC
Inspiration is food for our souls, we thrive off of it. Thursday evening our friend Mr. Jenkins had a CD release party for his excellent new album 8 Bits + Pieces at Hope and Union coffee shop. It was an inspiring 30 minutes of listening to the album through headphones with 10 other people. There are very few moments anymore where we experience life with other people, without talking our way through it. It was a unique way of forcing us all to stop and listen. Just listen. It was a reminder of the simple pleasures, and the importance of taking a time-out to experience something as a whole. We are so often bombarded with email, phone, you tube, tweets, facebook updates, what’s hot, and who’s who in a society that forces us to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously. Whew. It is a busy bee kind of place, but there really is time to stop and listen. Take a respite and enjoy what is right in front of you. Thanks to Mr. Jenkins for the reminder, and the fantastic beats;).
Dreamland Images, Inc.
Fresh Documentary Wedding Photography
Charleston, SC
We recently received one of our custom designed Japanese silk wedding albums back from the press, and wanted to share it with you. We custom design all our albums, and they are available anytime. This style album comes in an array of colors, but we do love the black;) If you are interested in learning more about our album options let us know!
-Dan + Amelia
Dreamland Images, Inc.
Fresh Documentary Wedding Photography
Charleston, SC
Our music producing friend, Mr. Jenkins, sent us this video yesterday, because it reminded him of us. We have always loved the premise of StoryCorps, and this speaks to the heart of its goal. It is one of the sweetest love stories we have ever seen. Please take the next 6 minutes of your life…and perhaps grab a tissue…and watch this lovely story about Danny & Annie. We can only hope all the happy couples we have photographed over the years will have the joy of being with their LOVE and best friend for many years to come, which is such a beautiful gift.
Danny & Annie from StoryCorps on Vimeo.
-XO
Dan + Amelia
Dreamland Images, Inc.
Fresh Documentary Wedding Photography
Charleston, SC
