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How to Get the Most Out of Your Wedding Photography Investment, Part 1

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How to Get the Most Out of Your Wedding Photography Investment, Part 1

The other day I was sitting in my studio chatting with a super sweet prospective bride and she was telling me about her journey to finding the perfect wedding photographer. She had a unique tool available to her that a lot of brides do not: a family member who is an experienced professional photographer. Instead of hiring this relative to photographer her own wedding, she asked him to help her find the best photographer for her day so he could be present and enjoy the wedding.

As the story goes... she sent a list of photographers to this cousin and he responded back fairly bluntly that he wouldn't recommend ANY of the photographers on her short list. She was shocked and confused! But he explained...

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A Liberty University Wedding | Zach & Lindsay

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A Liberty University Wedding | Zach & Lindsay

Have you ever been completely surrounded by GOOD people? I mean... standing in a room of 200+ people all of whom have the most genuine and joy-filled hearts you've ever met? I have. It was at Zach and Lindsay's wedding. I even looked at my second-shooter that day, Maria, and I said "Every single person here is so GOOD. They are all oozing-joy... shining their genuinely happy hearts all around this room!" She confirmed the feeling I had. 

If that doesn't say something about the kind of people Zach and Lindsay are, I don't know what would. 

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Richard & Claire | Richmond Wedding Photographer

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Richard & Claire | Richmond Wedding Photographer

I love Richard & Claire's story. It's one of those that starts... pauses... and starts again. And that again part? It lasts forever. 

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A personal touch | Montross Wedding Photographer

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A personal touch | Montross Wedding Photographer

See this picture?

If you have followed me for long, hopefully you'll recognize this photo. It's one of my all-time favorite pictures I've ever taken. I love it for so many reasons. I'll get to that a little later.

Last weekend, at the Sierra Vista Open House, someone stopped and pointed out that this couple was standing in a soybean field. On his or her first glance, one might think that's an odd choice. Did I put them in some random field just to get some sort of "field-shot?" What's up with the soybeans?

“Liz Cook is an incredibly talented and attentive professional. Her sweet and gentle countenance is paired with her ability to capture the most tender and joyful moments of the births that she photographs. Liz’s photos will bring you years of enjoyment as they draw you back to the delight and bliss of your birth experience.”
— Laurie Flower, CLD, ALC, CBC, CLC, CPD