Your wedding days success is largely resting on the shoulders of the vendors you choose to make your day happen. You'll be spending a lot of time with them on your big day, so you should make sure you carefully select your vendors, ask lots of questions, and read the fine print. You also need to make sure you're going to enjoy spending that very important day with them. So, sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and get to know your local vendors a little better. Enjoy Part 2 of our Ryan Prins 3 part special!
Part 2: Ryan Prins-Let's talk Weddings!
Jessica:Tell me about your most memorable wedding, or event "moment."
Ryan: My most memorable wedding was the first couple that I had that gave me total artistic freedom. I had asked them what pictures they would like to do and they told me “whatever you think is best. You’re the artist, we’ll trust you.” Ahh, those are the words I love to hear. So we did just that. They did everything I threw out there and we all had tons of fun doing it. Not to mention, in the end, their pictures turned out to be some of the best I have ever shot. That is why I love being a photographer!
Jessica: You've attended a lot of weddings as a photographer---what is one piece of advice you'd give to brides?
Ryan: The best advice I could give to a bride would be to surround yourself with the right people and rely on them. The fact that you may be hiring Jessica is a good first step – a good wedding planner is invaluable! You will be planning over months for a single day. When that day comes, you shouldn’t have to worry about a thing.
Having people you are comfortable with and trustworthy can mean the difference of a great day and a very bad one! At one wedding I shot, this very thing happened. The unity candle was left at home and the bride didn’t just tell a bridesmaid “please go get it.” She had to get it herself, since she was the only one who knew where it was. She was late getting back to the church, late getting ready and began the ceremony almost a half-hour late! This affected her mood for the majority of the day. You shouldn’t have to worry about the candle, the rings, the clothing, the schedule, if the photographer is getting the right shots, or even what time it is! You need to sit back, relax, and enjoy the day. Let your planner, photographer, friends and family do the rest for you.
Having people you are comfortable with and trustworthy can mean the difference of a great day and a very bad one! At one wedding I shot, this very thing happened. The unity candle was left at home and the bride didn’t just tell a bridesmaid “please go get it.” She had to get it herself, since she was the only one who knew where it was. She was late getting back to the church, late getting ready and began the ceremony almost a half-hour late! This affected her mood for the majority of the day. You shouldn’t have to worry about the candle, the rings, the clothing, the schedule, if the photographer is getting the right shots, or even what time it is! You need to sit back, relax, and enjoy the day. Let your planner, photographer, friends and family do the rest for you.
Jessica: Most of my brides are in Southwest Michigan and Northwest Indiana. I know you are more than happy to travel down here for weddings, so tell me a few spots you've shot in the area. Any favorites?
Ryan: I have done some weddings in the Kalamazoo and Portage area as well as southern and mid Wisconsin. I can’t say I have a favorite place, as each location has different it’s own unique charm. I am partial to urban locations. The contrast between the gritty streets and buildings to that of a beautiful bride and groom in full dress and tux makes for great shots. But the best places are always the ones the couple and I find together spontaneously and just have fun at.
**All photographs copyright Ryan Prins Photography**
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