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For any brides and grooms out there who might be hoping for an outdoor wedding, I just want to put this out there: I am good luck. I’ve never photographed an outdoor wedding that was sullied by a downpour. Alisa and Natasha’s wedding was witnessed in a mere drizzle, which actually made the photographs even better what with the really neat clear umbrellas they had on hand. So what I’m trying to say is: I’m a sure thing.

I’ve been putting a lot of work in to developing my wedding work and packages. A photographer with a bit of a “if this worked fifty years ago, it should work today” attitude, I’ve added a flash (!!) to my equipment list so I am now able to shoot indoor and nighttime weddings with my medium format (square picture) camera. I’ve also enlisted the aid of a small ladder to get the angle on dancing shots that I’ve always wanted. Most importantly, I’ve developed packages for engagement photography, wedding invitations (photographic greetings), wedding photography and album services that make it very easy for couples to not have to worry about coordinating all those things on their own. Prices and descriptions to come, soon!

I’ve also been pondering the fact that my first initial, middle initial and last name are not the easiest things on earth to remember and have been toying with the idea of actually naming my freelance photography work.  One thing that came to mind was that all the equipment I use belongs to dying art forms and photographic processes.  Using film, old cameras in odd formats and rickety equipment held together with fishing wire is more endearing than it sounds in black and white.  I love it.  I thought because of that “Dinosaur Photo” or Dino Photographics might be apt…what do you all think?  I’m open to suggestions, send ‘em my way!!

If you have any questions regarding wedding photography for yourself or for information for a friend, please email me at aehotchkiss@gmail.com - thanks for visiting the weblog!