Brittany and Chris
"Ernst has such an amazing talent for capturing ‘moments’ which is exactly what you want on your wedding day. It’s not the formal photos that remind you how great your day was – it’s the natural fun and excitement that is so important to be documented. Ernst’s ability not to miss a moment is incredible, and his energy and true passion comes across in the photos." Brittany and Chris
Your Wedding Day Story
With Each Other. With Family. With Friends.
This is your story. A story about you. Your family. And your friends. Everyone coming together to celebrate your love and commitment to each other. Having walked the path you are on now, I know this day provides a rare opportunity to capture the once-in-a-lifetime moments that happen between the people who mean the most to you, and who love you the most. On the day of, I will typically arrive just as you are finishing up your hair and makeup and you’re ready to get into your dress.
Getting Ready
Your Authentic Story, Artfully Photographed
You can truly relive your wedding day when you can view the complete story from start to finish – moments artfully photographed in sequence that captures the real, authentic, and often fleeting moments of the two of you together, with your family, as well as with your friends who were there to celebrate the day with you. Once all dressed, now is the time to either have your first look or make your way to the ceremony site.
First Look
For most of the day, I will blend in with your wedding guests to capture authentic moments between you, your family, and your friends. During this time, I’ll be relaxed, friendly, and as unobtrusive as possible. Just before the ceremony, emotions kick in —it’s a time for introspection, anticipation, nervous laughter, and touching final moments between the bride and her parents, as well as the groom and his.
The Ceremony
Formal Photos
For a small portion of the day, we’ll take a few simple photos of you as a couple, you with your respective families as well as with members of the bridal party. I’ll provide you with a simple, initial list of combinations that you’ll be able to amend as you desire. I’ll scout outdoor locations for the best available background and light. For dimly lit churches, I’ll bring my own lighting to ensure you receive beautiful, mantle piece ready photos.
(And Not-So-Formal Photos!)
Just You
Aside from fun photos of you with the bridal party, we will also set aside a few moments of the two of you together. This will be more about setting the scene than stiff posing and we’ll try to approach these so that you both look and feel as natural as possible. It’s one of the few moments just the two of you will be together during your wedding. Enjoy it.
The Reception
My goal for every wedding is the same: to create a beautiful, genuine story that is uniquely yours, helping you remember not just how your wedding day looked, but how it felt. If something unexpected or imperfect happens, remember the most important part—you’ll be surrounded by the family and friends you love most, and those who love you most.”
And as the evening progresses….
After Your Wedding
While you take a much-deserved rest after your wedding, I’ll get to work editing each photo individually.
Within a couple of weeks, you will be able to view a visual retelling of your wedding day story and feel again all the emotions you experienced. You will be able to view your wedding from the perspective of your friends and family who were there to celebrate the day with you. And you’ll provide others who were not at your wedding with the ability to re-live your wedding day and feel the emotions you felt as if they were actually there.
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