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DEV KHALSA WEDDINGS
TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />
1 CONGRATS, YOU’RE GETTING HITCHED now what?<br />
2 ABOUT DEV KHALSA background, experience, philosophy<br />
4 DEV KHALSA WEDDINGS our process & what to expect<br />
6 ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS how to rock ‘em<br />
8 THE CASE FOR A FIRST LOOK for your consideration<br />
10 THE BIG DAY RUN-OF-SHOW a tale of two timelines<br />
scenes from the big day<br />
12 THE LITTLE THINGS<br />
14 GETTING READY<br />
16 THE HAPPY COUPLE<br />
18 CEREMONY MOMENTS<br />
2 0 T H E W E D D I N G P A R T Y<br />
21 FAMILY SHENANIGANS<br />
22 THE RECEPTION & PARTY<br />
weddings by style & theme<br />
23 DESTINATION<br />
24 BLACK & WHITE<br />
25 BRIGHT & COLORFUL<br />
26 A WINTER’S TALE<br />
2 7 C L A S S I C S U N VA L L E Y<br />
28 KIDS STEAL THE SHOW<br />
29 NOTES FROM THE FIELD preparing for the big day<br />
31 ALBUMS & HEIRLOOMS forever & a day
CONGRATULATIONS, YOU’RE GETTING HITCHED!<br />
now what?<br />
So you’ve decided to spend your life together! Congrats, you two! Now . . . Let the planning commence!<br />
As you hone in on your date, venue & major vendors, a crucial part of this initial phase is selecting your<br />
wedding photographer.<br />
How do you find the perfect person for the job? And what makes a skilled wedding photographer, anyway?<br />
Over the years, we’vew been asked this question A LOT & have found these three simple guidelines to be<br />
most helpful:<br />
MAKE a list.<br />
check it TWICE.<br />
What are the five most<br />
important elements of your<br />
wedding day? The formal<br />
portraits? The spontaneous<br />
moments? The details? Your<br />
friends & family?<br />
Sit down together & clarify<br />
what they are. Having this<br />
in mind when you begin the<br />
search for a photographer<br />
will guide your initial<br />
conversations with potential<br />
vendors & provide a<br />
guidepost when examining<br />
portfolios & previous work.<br />
WORK WITH AN established<br />
wedding PHOTOGRAPHER.<br />
<strong>Wedding</strong> photography is everything from<br />
portraiture to documentary photography.<br />
While it can be an appealing option, a<br />
hobbyist friend or family member may not<br />
have the chops to cut it.<br />
Think of the many events-within-the-event<br />
at a wedding: the preparation & getting<br />
ready, the ceremony & reception, the<br />
dinner, the cake cutting, the dancing. Your<br />
photographer should be able to improvise<br />
the unexpected, navigate the sensitive &<br />
work with expediency without being rushed<br />
– or, worse, rushing you!<br />
When it comes to your wedding day, you<br />
need a pro.<br />
THE secret sauce?<br />
personal RAPPORT.<br />
<strong>Dev</strong>eloping a close working<br />
relationship with your<br />
photographer early on will<br />
lead to the strongest images.<br />
Think about it: to trust your<br />
photographer is to invite<br />
him or her into your world.<br />
Having someone you can rely<br />
on will give you permission to<br />
be more relaxed, more<br />
candid, more yourselves.<br />
And it will show.<br />
Allow yourselves to be fully<br />
vested in the moment. It will<br />
only last so long.<br />
A wedding is a flash in time, but a memory forever. Carpe diem & capture it well!<br />
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A W E D D I N G I S<br />
A JUNCTURE<br />
It’s a point on a map,<br />
a place where paths cross,<br />
a celebration of who you are<br />
& where you will go together.<br />
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about<br />
DEV KHALSA<br />
When you see a picture you like, what about it moves you? For me, it’s always the story it tells. Over the years,<br />
I’ve found that the best images are the ones with a ton of heart. More often than not, they’re taken in the<br />
unscripted, in-between moments, moments that catch us off-guard or when we are most ourselves. So often,<br />
the color & quality of a relationship between two people reveals itself in the stuff of the everyday: in physical<br />
language, in repeated gesture, in reaction & response. What the naked eye construes as ordinary becomes,<br />
from behind the lens, profound.<br />
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In college, I enrolled in the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies in Portland, Maine. The program aims to<br />
document Maine’s culture through writing & photography. My subject was a retired Union Pacific Railway<br />
Engineer named Pete Reny who restored antique Fords.<br />
That semester, I spent crisp winter days in Pete’s dusty shop, watching the daylight shift as he worked. Over<br />
the course of several months, I photographed him as he meticulously restored every detail of an old Model<br />
T. When, after the long Maine winter, Pete took his newly restored Model T for its first spin, I was there with him<br />
to document it, perched atop the backseat of the old car, my lens focused on his expression in the rearview<br />
mirror & his worn gloves on the steering wheel.<br />
When the program had ended, I realized I had gained so much more than a technical knowledge of photography<br />
& a boxful of prints. Those months with Pete had given me a window into how he saw & experienced the world,<br />
what pained & pleased him, what gave him pause. It shifted everything for me, & I knew I’d found my calling.<br />
Since then, photography has taken me all over the map. From Santa Fe to Sun Valley, from a profession in<br />
photojournalism to a life as a studio & small business owner, photography has given me the opportunity to<br />
connect with people from all walks of life.<br />
Since moving to the Wood River Valley with my husband 15 years ago, I have grown to love being part<br />
of such a close-knit community. For me, the Valley isn’t just a locus for creation & artistic growth; it’s also a<br />
place where people continue to invest in & forge lasting relationships with each other. When the studio was<br />
launched in 2006, those relationships became the backbone of my business. Now, over ten years later, they<br />
continue to inspire me & fuel my work.<br />
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Life is measured in milestones: weddings, graduations, the birth of a child. Being asked to document those<br />
memories for my clients is an invitation into their world. For me, photography is more than just clicking a button<br />
& capturing a pretty picture. It is, first & foremost, an exercise in observation & empathy.<br />
As a professional photographer, my aim is to capture the nuance of human relationships. As the saying goes, it<br />
takes a village. People need people. Those are the kind of stories that compel me. I am at heart a storyteller.<br />
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dev khalsa weddings<br />
OUR PROCESS & WHAT TO EXPECT<br />
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FIRST things FIRST<br />
When you call or write us, we like to start with a brief chat on the phone to go<br />
through the key points – a little bit about you & your fiancé, your personalities,<br />
your relationship to the Wood River Valley & a general overview of your<br />
wedding.<br />
This first conversation helps us gauge what kind of photography coverage<br />
you’ll need so that we can provide you with some recommendations about<br />
which of our offerings work best for you.<br />
LET’S meet!<br />
From there, we’d love to meet you! Let’s schedule a time to chat here at<br />
studio HQ to discuss the deets in greater detail.<br />
Tell us your story! How’d you two meet? How’d the proposal go down?<br />
What’s your overall vision for the Big Day? This will give us a chance to<br />
answer any questions you have & talk about what’s most important on<br />
your wedding day.<br />
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BOOKING your date<br />
Ready to book your date but haven’t honed in on what kind of coverage<br />
you’ll need? No problem!<br />
Reserving your wedding date with us is super easy. Complete the contract,<br />
make your deposit, & the date is yours!<br />
Our calendar fills up fast. Book pronto - it’s a good M.O.!<br />
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GETTING TO know you<br />
Now for the fun stuff: your engagement pics!<br />
Our wedding coverage always includes engagement portraits: they ’re a<br />
fantastic opportunity to get to know each other & to log some low-key<br />
camera time. (For more info, inspiration + our thoughts on how best to plan<br />
your session, see pages 6-7.)<br />
SPOILER ALERT: No, your engagement pictures don’t have to be cheesy<br />
to be heartfelt! And yes, they’re actually a blast to shoot!
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THE NITTY gritty<br />
About 6-8 weeks before your wedding, we’ll reach out again to say hi,<br />
check in & schedule our last big meeting before your wedding day.<br />
Here, we’ll cross our ‘T’s & dot our ‘I’s, finalize your timeline & review any other<br />
details you may have incorporated since we chatted last. This is a great<br />
opportunity for us to connect with you as couple one more time before you<br />
tie the knot.<br />
The final stretch can be an exciting but hectic time. We’ve got you<br />
covered. You’re in good hands.<br />
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THE big DAY<br />
Here’s a little secret: today is for celebrating each other. Be fully vested in<br />
every moment, planned or spontaneous. You’ve made your lists, you’ve<br />
checked them twice (probably more), you’ve dreamt big, thought practically<br />
& considered the micro down to every last place setting. Now it’s time to sit<br />
back, relax & enjoy the ride!<br />
When your wedding day arrives, all you need to do is show up & be present.<br />
Leave the rest to us!<br />
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It generally takes 4-6 weeks to process your wedding images.<br />
When your photos are ready, we’ll schedule a time for you to see your<br />
slideshow on the big screen at studio HQ. You’ll also get a smartphone app<br />
for easy mobile viewing & online sharing, as well as a link to the image gallery<br />
where your guests can order prints directly.<br />
From here, we’ll start designing your wedding album & any additional printed<br />
items you’d like to order, such as wall portraits & wedding party thank-you gifts.<br />
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STAY in touch!<br />
Long after your album is complete & loose ends are tied up, please keep<br />
in touch. Swing by the studio! Send us updates! It’s a gift to watch your<br />
relationship grow & develop in the years after you have wed.<br />
Bottom line? We love hearing from you! Please keep us posted on your<br />
journey together.<br />
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“Our engagement photos are<br />
AMAZING. It’s funny...I went<br />
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pictures to being so excited to<br />
receive them! We LOVE them!”<br />
Sarah & Adam<br />
ENGAGEMENT IMAGES<br />
what to do with ’em<br />
A custom wedding guestbook<br />
Wall portraits for your home<br />
Save-the-dates<br />
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Mounted enlargements for<br />
décor & display on The Big Day<br />
Your wedding website
ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS how to rock ’em<br />
We know, we know. Engagement photos have a bad rep.<br />
Let’s be honest: at some point, we’ve all come across the internet’s most cringe-worthy<br />
selects: the under-dressed, overly-posed make-out session on a random urban fire<br />
escape. The Twilight-themed shoot. The use of umbrellas anytime it isn’t raining.<br />
Don’t let the interwebs turn you into a cynic! Engagement sessions are a great low-stress<br />
practice run for the Big Day & can actually be a blast! With just a little planning &<br />
forethought, the shoot can result in some truly great images you’ll love for years. To the<br />
dubious in the crowd: you may be pleasantly surprised by how much mileage you will get<br />
out of this casual but intimate shoot.<br />
Still skeptical? Here are 5 helpful tips on achieving authentic engagement pics.<br />
1. USING props? BE specific!<br />
Tread carefully in prop land! Props can quickly turn complicated, clumsy & just plain awkward. If<br />
you’re going to use them, they should carry special meaning for you as a couple and/or relate to<br />
something that the two of you share.<br />
Still like the idea of having something to do? Drop the prop & do that instead! A physical<br />
activity that you enjoy together - like tennis, hiking or tossing pizza dough - will take your attention<br />
off the camera & lessen your compulsion to pose for every shot. You’ll relax & have more fun (and<br />
(and you might even forget the camera’s there)!<br />
2. LOCATION, LOCATION, location!<br />
If you’ve always loved the idea of equitrekking through Oaxaca but have never been south of the<br />
border, this probably isn’t the time to dust off your spurs & cross it off your bucket list. Choose a<br />
place that resonates with you, someplace you know you’ll feel at home, whether you’ve been there<br />
a hundred times before or are visiting for the first time. Your decision to spend the rest of your lives<br />
together wasn’t an arbitrary one. Your shoot location shouldn’t be either.<br />
3. DON’T BE a poser.<br />
Inspired by a wedding blog or a spectacular photo feed on Instagram? Fantastic! It’s great to<br />
have points of inspiration along the way. Just keep in mind that social media is a rabbit hole. It’s<br />
easy to get swept away by the idea of a pose or shoot that’s highly conceptual & logistically<br />
challenging. Remember: the point is to be comfortable & authentic, not to reproduce someone<br />
else’s Pinterest board.<br />
4. DON’T date yourselves<br />
Imagine flipping through your engagement album with your grandchildren forty years from now &<br />
trying to explain a cheeky (but now lost) reference to Kanye & Kim. Beware the zeitgeist! Subtle<br />
(or not-so-subtle) pop-cultural references, cinematic themes & other obvious temporal or trendy<br />
elements may soon feel passé.<br />
Memories last longer than moments. When it comes to your engagement photos, aim for timeless.<br />
We guarantee you’ll be much happier with where the arrow lands.<br />
5. JUST be you!<br />
Avoid the awkward by being authentic. If you’re silly together, be silly. Or if being romantic is what<br />
comes most naturally, don’t force the funny. You’ve got nothing to prove, so just relax & have fun<br />
together. Keep le romance, skip le cheese. Simple authenticity rules!<br />
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for your consideration<br />
THE CASE FOR A ‘FIRST LOOK’<br />
Do you plan to see each other before the ceremony, or would you like to wait? Before you make your<br />
schedule, this is something you’ll want to consider. Though you might initially err on the side of tradition &<br />
think you’d like to wait to see each other until you walk down the aisle, here are a couple of pros to seeing<br />
each other beforehand (a.k.a. the ‘Reveal’ or ‘First Look’ in photographer speak):<br />
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TAKE FIVE.<br />
A First Look is one way to share an intimate moment with each other before the ceremony. Your wedding<br />
is a day full of excitement, but it also comes with lots of emotion. Seeing each other before the ceremony<br />
just might calm those Big Day jitters & be a breath of fresh air. Come together for a second & just be.<br />
TIME IS ON YOUR SIDE (YES IT IS).<br />
If you opt for a First Look, we’ll do many of the Mr. & Mrs. photos before the ceremony, giving us the freedom<br />
to visit multiple locations & play a little more! If your couple portraits are among the most important<br />
aspects of your Big Day, it’s definitely worth the pre-nuptial Reveal. Of course, we will still be sure to take<br />
a few images of the two of you alone after the ceremony to capture the excitement of the moment.<br />
RECEPTION-READY!<br />
If you’ve gotten most of your couple portraits (& maybe even some of your formal family photos &<br />
wedding party shots) taken care of before the ceremony, you’ll have more time & opportunity to spend<br />
time mixing & mingling with friends & family at the reception. Which means you can let loose a little sooner<br />
& wear your party hats longer!<br />
That said, this is YOUR wedding day. Whatever makes you most comfortable & lives up to your dreams is the<br />
route you should take. No matter what you choose, we’re here to make it right for you!<br />
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“<strong>Dev</strong> was such a<br />
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She was professional,<br />
funny, creative, & helped<br />
organize & keep the<br />
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Christina & Ryan
A tale OF TWO timelines<br />
As you consider whether a ‘First Look’ is right for you, here are two sample timelines to get you started.<br />
This is something we are more than happy to help with along the way!<br />
a note FROM THE field<br />
Things at weddings usually take 15 minutes longer than you think they will!<br />
Build enough time into your run-of-show so you don’t feel rushed going from one thing to the next.<br />
Knowing you have a little wiggle room will keep you relaxed & focused.<br />
REVEALED: with A ‘FIRST LOOK’<br />
CONCEALED: without A ‘FIRST LOOK’<br />
12:30 DETAILS & GIRLS’ GETTING READY PHOTOS<br />
1:15 BRIDE GETS DRESSED<br />
1:45 BRIDE’S FIRST LOOK WITH DAD<br />
& BRIDAL PORTRAITS<br />
1:45 GUYS’ GETTING READY PHOTOS<br />
2:15 LEAVE FOR FIRST LOOK LOCATION<br />
2:30 COUPLE’S FIRST LOOK<br />
& MR & MRS. PORTRAITS<br />
(MULTIPLE LOCATIONS)<br />
3:45 WEDDING PARTY PHOTOS ALL TOGETHER<br />
BRIDESMAIDS & GROOMSMEN PHOTOS<br />
4:45 LEAVE FOR CEREMONY LOCATION<br />
5:15 PHOTOGRAPHERS: SHOOT DETAILS<br />
BRIDE: BREAK / GROOM: GREET GUESTS<br />
6:00 CEREMONY<br />
6:45 FAMILY PHOTOS & COUPLE PORTRAITS<br />
7:20 BRIDE & GROOM JOIN RECEPTION<br />
7:45 DINNER SERVED<br />
8:45 DINNER ENDS / CAKE CUTTING & TOASTS<br />
9:30 DANCING<br />
10:30 PHOTOGRAPHY COMPLETE<br />
1:30 DETAILS & GIRLS’ GETTING READY PHOTOS<br />
2:30 BRIDE GETS DRESSED<br />
3:00 BRIDE’S FIRST LOOK WITH DAD<br />
& BRIDAL PORTRAITS<br />
3:30 GUYS’ GETTING READY PHOTOS<br />
4:00 BRIDEMAIDS PORTRAITS<br />
GROOMSMEN PORTRAITS<br />
4:45 ARRIVE AT CEREMONY LOCATION<br />
5:00 PHOTOGRAPHERS: DETAIL SHOTS<br />
BRIDE: BREAK / GROOM: GREET GUESTS<br />
5:30 CEREMONY<br />
6:00 FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS<br />
6:25 WEDDING PARTY ALL TOGETHER<br />
6:45 COUPLE PORTRAITS AROUND VENUE<br />
7:15 GUESTS TAKE SEATS FOR DINNER<br />
7:30 BRIDE & GROOM JOIN RECEPTION<br />
7:45 DINNER SERVED<br />
8:45 DINNER ENDS / CAKE CUTTING & TOASTS<br />
9:30 DANCING<br />
11:30 FORMAL EXIT / PHOTOGRAPHY COMPLETE<br />
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scenes from the big day<br />
THE LITTLE THINGS<br />
Whether you’ve single-handedly pulled it off or had a little help along the way, chances are, a lot of<br />
time & thought have gone into all the details of your wedding.<br />
From the specialty cocktail you concocted for the reception to your letter-pressed programs &<br />
handwritten place cards, from the gown first worn by your grandmother on her wedding day to the<br />
handmade suit tailored especially for your Big Day, all sorts of details will pop up in the planning.<br />
Let’s be sure to capture all that creativity! As you get closer to the Big Day, keep an ongoing list of<br />
those details & share them with us. We’ll make sure they don’t get lost in the shuffle.<br />
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GETTING READY<br />
The time you set aside to get ready for the festivities on your wedding day is the perfect time for you to<br />
hang with your tribe. These photos are all about the relationships you have with your family & wedding<br />
party, the people you cherish most in the world.<br />
Getting ready will set the tone for the day, so have fun with your peeps! They ’re there for you.<br />
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THE HAPPY COUPLE<br />
notes FROM THE field<br />
When done right, your Mr. & Mrs. photos can be a welcome break amid<br />
an otherwise bustling & chaotic day. Enjoy yourselves & be who you are together.<br />
Have fun ideas or inspired by something you’d like to try? Been building that<br />
Pinterest board since you were 13? Share your inspiration with us! This is a<br />
collaboration, after all, & we want to get a clear sense of your style!<br />
Just remember: a wedding day is a moveable feast. Be mutable & don’t get<br />
pigeonholed trying to replicate a spread from the recent issue of Brides magazine.<br />
Instead, let’s take those ideas & make unique images all our own.<br />
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“Words cannot describe how<br />
perfectly you captured our<br />
perfect wedding day. We<br />
were speechless when<br />
we saw our pictures.<br />
We can’t thank you enough<br />
for giving us the most amazing<br />
lifetime memories, <strong>Dev</strong>. We never<br />
could have dreamed that the<br />
pictures & slideshow would<br />
turn out so beautifully…<br />
We are so happy with our<br />
decision to have you tell our<br />
wedding story in pictures.”<br />
Lori & Steve<br />
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CEREMONY MOMENTS<br />
From the strut down the aisle to the I DOs to the first kiss, your<br />
ceremony will come & go fast. Make like a Boy Scout & be<br />
prepared! Here are some helpful hints on how to get the<br />
most out of your ceremony shots:<br />
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CHECK IT. Ask guests to check their mobile devices<br />
at the door. Illuminated phone screens will clutter<br />
otherwise incredibly sentimental & emotional images.<br />
HIDE IT. Consider ways of masking any unsightly stuff<br />
like mic cords & lighting equipment to help keep your<br />
images as clutter-free as possible.<br />
EYE IT. As you plan the layout of your ceremony site,<br />
make sure neither of you will be looking straight into the<br />
sun. You’ll enjoy your ceremony more if you can look<br />
into each other ’s eyes without squinting.<br />
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“I am completely blown away<br />
by the photos <strong>Dev</strong> took on<br />
our wedding day. She was<br />
able to capture all the<br />
special moments, emotion,<br />
& excitement throughout<br />
the day in such beautiful &<br />
unique ways. Every one of<br />
our guests said they were<br />
the most amazing photos<br />
they had ever seen.”<br />
Christina & Ryan<br />
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THE WEDDING PARTY<br />
Years out in the field have<br />
taught us that simplicity is key<br />
with wedding party portraits. If<br />
you’re doing a First Look, many<br />
of these images can be taken<br />
before the ceremony, giving you<br />
& your wedding party more time<br />
to enjoy the cocktail hour & visit<br />
with other guests.<br />
If you haven’t incorporated<br />
a First Look, we can still take<br />
advantage of the time before<br />
the ceremony to do groomsmen<br />
& bridesmaid photos. For these,<br />
it’s always fun to pick an activity<br />
that you might normally do with<br />
your friends & then just hang &<br />
let us capture the<br />
interactions of the crew.<br />
notes FROM THE field<br />
#1. Don’t drag your wedding<br />
party hither & yon or get too<br />
attached to shooting in a<br />
remote location. We can shoot<br />
all sorts of fun images in a place<br />
that doesn’t require transporting<br />
everyone all over the place.<br />
#2. Help us learn the personality<br />
of your wedding party ahead of<br />
time. As a group, are you rowdy,<br />
silly or more reserved? We want<br />
to capture your relationship with<br />
your closest friends in a way that<br />
represents your style.<br />
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#3. If you have little children in<br />
your wedding party, consider<br />
what point in the day will work<br />
best to incorporate them into<br />
the larger wedding party<br />
photos. Remember, those little<br />
white dresses might not stay<br />
clean for long!
scenes from the big day<br />
FAMILY SHENANIGANS<br />
Family members who you never<br />
see will be coming from far &<br />
wide to celebrate with you.<br />
Capturing images of everyone<br />
together is important - but it<br />
shouldn’t take forever. We’ll work<br />
together on a plan to keep it<br />
simple & make it fun! Of course,<br />
we’ll also be there to capture<br />
those precious, unscripted<br />
moments with your family<br />
throughout the day.<br />
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scenes from the big day<br />
THE RECEPTION & PARTY<br />
Once the party starts, it shouldn’t stop!<br />
If you’ve got a shot list of informal groupings of friends & fam, this is a great time to capture those<br />
photos. Just be sure you have your planner handy (or a designated wedding elf who knows who<br />
people are, such as a bridesmaid or the mother of the bride) to direct traffic & keep it snappy so<br />
you can get back to the party.<br />
TRICK OF THE TRADE: Avoid group shots standing behind tables with old food!<br />
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DESTINATION WEDDINGS<br />
weddings by style & theme<br />
“We are over the moon happy down<br />
here in Tulum. So blessed. We were<br />
just going over things & talking about<br />
how incredibly awesome you are. Truly<br />
some of our favorite moments<br />
were spent with you.”<br />
Margie & Ted<br />
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BLACK & WHITE<br />
weddings by style & theme<br />
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BRIGHT & COLORFUL<br />
weddings by style & theme<br />
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A WINTER’S TALE<br />
weddings by style & theme<br />
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CLASSIC SUN VALLEY<br />
weddings by style & theme<br />
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KIDS STEAL THE SHOW<br />
weddings by style & theme<br />
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NOTES FROM THE FIELD<br />
preparing for the big day<br />
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RULES TO LIVE BY<br />
• Relax! Enjoy! Be with each other & present in every moment.<br />
• Keep it simple & stay authentic to your vision.<br />
• Plan whatever you can ahead of time so that you can enjoy yourself<br />
when the time comes.<br />
• Be flexible & willing to roll with last-minute changes.<br />
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GENERALLY SPEAKING...<br />
• Your wedding is one day, your marriage is forever. We want the<br />
photography to complement the day, not the other way around.<br />
• Posed portraits of the two of you will look much less posed if you<br />
relax, be silly & engage with each other.<br />
• Things take more time than you think. Pad the schedule a little &<br />
give yourself the gift of extra time. Don’t rush. Anticipate taking<br />
your sweet time.<br />
• People need people – & on your Big Day, you’re gonna need them.<br />
Delegate as many tasks to your wedding party, planner & other<br />
helpers to relieve stress.<br />
• Anticipate potentially awkward or sensitive situations with family or<br />
friends. Let us know so we can avoid them or know how to handle them<br />
best on the Big Day.<br />
• Don’t read all the blogs about posing – it’ll only make you feel<br />
self-conscious & stiff!<br />
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A FEW SPECIFICS<br />
• Consider having the rehearsal dinner two days before the wedding<br />
so people get a chance to recuperate if they have a little too<br />
much fun that night!<br />
• <strong>Wedding</strong> dresses are hot. Literally. Keep a handkerchief handy for<br />
blotting perspiration.<br />
• Bring an extra pair of comfortable shoes for adventurous photos.<br />
• Consider a trial run with your stylist. Your hair & makeup should be<br />
a slightly fancier take on how you usually style yourself. You want to<br />
look like a little fancier, dressier version of you. Not someone else.<br />
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MARCH 2<br />
“<strong>Dev</strong>, The pictures are AMAZING!<br />
You did such a fantastic job<br />
capturing every special moment,<br />
emotion and feeling of the day.<br />
You fulfilled our every wish & desire<br />
in helping make our day a memory<br />
that will last forever in our hearts.<br />
We absolutely LOVE the slideshow<br />
you put together as well. Greg & I<br />
both grin ear to ear each time<br />
we view it. Trust me, we’ve<br />
replayed it many times.<br />
All I can say is you leave me<br />
speechless with your work, & I wish<br />
we did not live so far apart.<br />
I truly feel we gained a<br />
lifelong friend in you.<br />
Missy & Greg<br />
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forever & a day<br />
ALBUMS & HEIRLOOMS<br />
photographs are meant to be shared & passed along<br />
TO HAVE & TO HOLD<br />
A cup of tea, little hands, idle hours on<br />
the sofa. Cherished moments spent<br />
recalling your Big Day.<br />
In the years that come, this is what we<br />
wish for you.<br />
Your wedding photos are a living history.<br />
Print them, enjoy them, pass them along.<br />
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forever & a day<br />
ALBUMS & HEIRLOOMS<br />
From albums to wall portraits<br />
& gifts for your wedding party,<br />
we’ll guide you through the<br />
printing process & offer<br />
suggestions where helpful.<br />
When the process is complete,<br />
you will have a stunning &<br />
carefully curated album that will<br />
last for generations. Because<br />
the digital images are<br />
important as well, they are<br />
included with every one of our<br />
wedding albums.<br />
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“Words cannot begin to describe how grateful we are for everything you did for our wedding.<br />
We love the images! You went above & beyond in capturing the best day of our lives.<br />
Thank you so much & please know how much this meant to us.”<br />
Allison & Phil<br />
THE story OF YOU<br />
Here’s looking at you, kids! From the very start, we<br />
will tailor a unique experience in a way that fits &<br />
makes sense for you. <strong>Dev</strong> <strong>Khalsa</strong> <strong>Wedding</strong>s<br />
is all about visual storytelling...<br />
& we’re suckers for details.<br />
how will your story be told?
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