I think this goes to show that being adventurous and trying new things always pays off! Last winter during one of our snowboarding trips we got the crazy idea of shooting an engagement session in the snow. We asked if any of our couples would be up for something different like that and immediately got a response from Vicky and Igor. Fortunately, it wasn’t too cold on the day of the shoot and we had a ton of fun walking around and even rolling in the snow :) And because the pictures came out quite unusual, the editor of this magazine absolutely loved them.

The magazine is currently out in the newsstands (unless Vicky bought out all the issues already :)

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What a great site they have for anyone looking for wedding ideas:

Ksenia and Vladimir’s wedding took place on the beautiful island of Oahu and you can view more of their wedding photos in their blog post from September.

Here is the resulting article (click on the picture to read it on SF Gate):

This issue is currently on the newsstands through Springtime, so check it out! We’ve included some of our favorite tips below the image:

Northern California Brides Magazine article – How to read a photography contract:

“The process of finding the right photographer eventually leads to signing a contract to seal the deal. But before you put pen to paper, make sure that the document includes the specifics of what you and your photographer have agreed to, and that you understand what you’re getting and how you’re being charged.

The fine print: In case of illness or a sudden event out of control of both parties, Choco Studio will substitute a photographer at no extra cost to the client.

Explanation: The contract should state the photographer’s emergency policy. Make sure that he or she belongs to a reputable network, so you’ll get photographs of similar quality if a substitution needs to be made.

The fine print: Choco Studio will deliver 75 images per each hour of photography coverage.

Explanation: It helps to know how many images you can expect. Some photographers provide a total of 200 while others give up to 2,000. You don’t wont to be disappointed with fewer images than you expected, or overwhelmed by repetitious shots.

The fine print: The client will be asked to select images for the albums and will have up to six months after the delivery of the photographs to make the selections.

Explanation: If your photographer is going to design the album, the contract should include the processing and delivery timeline. In our contract, we have a deadline for receiving image selections, because when clients take too long to select images and approve album layouts, it really affects a photographer’s workload and schedule.

Continued in the magazine…”

Hope this helps some of you better understand the basics of a wedding photography contract and find the right wedding photographer!

We are working on a beautiful Doctor Zhivago themed winter wedding that we’ve recently photographed. It’s going to be on the blog by the end of the week!

Have a great Tuesday, everyone.

Natasha

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To view Jenny and Jeff’s entire wedding blog post, click here.