If you’ve been searching for that one photographer for you, you’ve probably stumbled across the phrase ‘documentary wedding photographer”, so here’s what this means to me, for you.
Documentary style is, at its core, the difference between taking photos -of- you and taking photos -with- you. It upholds a level of creativity that is based in your authenticity, then taking that to intentionally turn your raw, intimate love into art. It is honest storytelling, sharing your experience back to you through your own eyes and heart.
In other words, it’s taking who you are as a couple, or as parents, and capturing it in a way that you can display in your home forever. Because when you look at them you aren’t going to see just a moment in time, you are going to see a moment in time with feeling and nostalgia and a timeless love that remains forever encapsulated in these intimate portraits.
It’s about the details of you. I’m paying attention and noticing your little interactions that happen between prompts, the nuances that make your love unique. Because the truth of your story is in the moments in between.
Documentary style is finding perfection in the imperfections. It’s full of movement and touching and admiration. Stealing touch of a hand and subtle facial expressions and big smiles. Kisses and cuddles, comfort and enjoyment.
It is an experience that incorporates the depth, the root, of who you both are.
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When you choose me to share in celebrating this amazing time with you, you will be engaging someone who cares just as much about capturing and preserving your moments as you do. I value and enjoy every moment that I get to be behind the camera. I am detail-oriented and hold myself to an incredibly high standard. I pride myself on my work ethic and communication, right along with my love of turning your love into art.
With me, you get a truly personal experience, catered to you and your love, from first contact to final gallery delivery. Every communication is truly dedicated to you, and every photo is handled with care and careful, intentional attention to detail.
It's about noticing those moments of intimacy you share and being intentionally in tune to what makes your story unique to you.
These are the photos you’ll look back on for years to come, the photos that you’ll laugh over, cry over, and reminisce over. You deserve more than just a 'good’ photographer.
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Film is a perfect way to add something deeply personal to your photos. Digital is the new norm it is so fast-paced and can capture 20+ frames per second and can turn any movement into a crisp, clear image. But film… does something completely different. Transformative. When we take the time to incorporate film into your photos, what we are really doing is taking a moment to slow down and really soak in these special moments with your love. To celebrate and freeze one single fleeting moment unlike any other. The nostalgia and intentionality behind film brings a sense of nostalgia and intentionality that you just can’t get with digital. Spend a little extra time gazing into your love’s eyes, a few extra seconds holding each other, and then when the shutter clicks, you have that feeling forever. It’s perfectly imperfect - authenticity at its core. Raw, unfiltered moments that are truly one of a kind, just like you.
Ted Grant
WHEN YOU PHOTOGRAPH PEOPLE IN COLOR, YOU'RE PHOTOGRAPHING THEIR CLOTHES. BUT WHEN YOU PHOTOGRAPH THEM BLACK AND WHITE, YOU'RE PHOTOGRAPHING THEIR SOUL.
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"Chrissy is the absolute best! She cares so much about each and every one of her clients and you feel truly special when she photographs you. We had the best time ever with her at our engagement party shoot and she created magic! The photos turned out better than we could imagine and were so excited to use Chrissy Marie Photo Co again!"
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