 Weddings
I Love Weddings, and I'd love to help photograph yours
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A sample of the on-line proof gallery can be viewed here:
http://davidgaze.smugmug.com/
  
Note: Sample Photos here lose some detail when used on the web.
 
  
 
 
  
   
Wedding/Event Packages: Due to the wide range of demands for Special Events and Weddings, it is now my practice to write the package that best suits your needs, not making you decide on items you might not want.
But, here is a typical Wedding Package for up to 100 guests: Shooting from the Bride getting ready, to a departure time well through the end of the Reception, providing all High-Resolution "Keepers" on CD with all rights assigned, $1000.
  
  
Here are some Do's and Don'ts of my Wedding Photography:
Do: Take hundreds of pictures. With digital cameras and large storage capacity, thousands of pictures can be taken without changing batteries or storage media. You can never have too many pictures.
 
  
DO: Get as many candid and un-posed moments as possible
 
DO: Take as many pictures as possible of the little things...There's plenty of it
 
Do: Bring more than one camera. We shoot with a Nikon D2x and 2 Nikon D300s. All taking extremely high quality photographs. We can also provide another photographer, depending on the size of the wedding, covering the entire function from start to finish.
Do: Get the First Kiss. We never miss...
  
  
Do: Make a list of what you are looking for in your photographer and what pictures you expect to have made. Group shots, family, friends, etc. It's all up to you and your needs, but we can help you through this process. We want to make your wedding day as free of decision making as possible. We'll make your list happen, and we encourage spontaneous shots as well.
Pictures last forever and Flowers die in a week. If you're on a tight budget, don't skimp on the Photographer. Try the Flowers first. You should spend more on recording the memories than you would for certain frills or thrills that will be soon forgotten. Remember to keep things simple, have fun and enjoy the day with friends and family. Try not to have a strict schedule, leaving yourself open for spontaneity and more enjoyable moments. And finally, don't forget to eat, but don't worry, I'll remind you.
Weddings are a special event. You deserve the best photographer that can give you what you are looking for. I have a list of other photographers I can recommend if we aren't the ones that will fill your needs.
Have you considered getting married on a cruise ship in the Bahamas or Caribbean? I'll go with you and photograph the whole trip. You can eat 6 meals a day with no catering expenses. Get married in the Ship's Chapel or on the beach, go back to the ship and party at one of the Lounges. Cover all my travel expenses except for alcohol and other charges I might incur myself while on board. I'll work 3 hours in the morning and 3 hours in the evening each day of the cruise, plus whatever is needed to cover the ceremony. The total price I charge will be based on the length of the cruise and any particulars we contract on. Spontaneous moments will not be billed as an extra charge as long as it's not abused. I'm there anyway, I might as well shoot. Let's chat.
Contracts:
After lengthy discussions, we will pattern each contract to suit your individual needs and budget requirements.
All contracts require a 50% non-refundable deposit to be paid 90 days prior to the original wedding date. If the wedding is within 90 days at contract time, the deposit must be paid at the signing of the contract. This deposit will be credited toward the final amount billed. All this information will be on the contract. Since each contract is authored specifically for each event, there is not a "Standard" or "Cookie-cutter" contract. We write it as we go.
Things to consider photographing before the Wedding:
Bridal Portrait, Modeling the Dress, Engagement party, Showers, Rehearsal and Dinner, Guests arriving at Airport, Bride and Groom out and about in town, on the beach, or in the country. What ideas do you have?
Engagement Portraits
  
It's Your Day. Have some Fun with it.
  
  
Special Effects Available
 
We can also include an Engagement Portrait of you both for display the at the Reception. Locally shot, printed 16x24, Elegantly framed, $295 with any contracted wedding. Digital files provided if you would like to use them on announcements, emails, Facebook, etc.
  
It's easy to reach me: DavidGaze@hargray.com
or Call: 843.304.9463 -- 9 to 9 daily
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Primary Cameras: Nikon D2x, Nikon D300
Back-up Cameras: A second Nikon D300 and a D40x
Primary Lenses are chosen by the task: Nikon 24-85, 10-24, 70-200, 80-400, 18-200, 50-1.8, 85-1.8, 24-2.8, and more
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