CAPTURING YOUR MACKINAC ISLAND LOVE STORY
them on the phone to get to know them on a personal and professional level. Christi Dupre of ISLAND PHOTO suggests that instead of putting to- gether a detailed shot list, it's better to provide a timeline and any specif- ic “must-have” photos to capture. Another planning suggestion is to send a listing of your family tree ahead of time to your photogra- pher, along with any family or guest details such as remarried parents, grandparents with limited mobil- ity and any special friends who are very important to have photos taken with. A SEND AN EMAIL OR TEXT WITH A FEW INSPIRATIONAL IMAGES YOU'VE SEEN FROM THEIR PORTFOLIO THAT YOU LOVE. Once you've chosen your photog- rapher, on your wedding day you can relax and trust their ability to capture the best possible photos without worry. Have fun and enjoy those who have come to celebrate with you. Let go of the coordination of things, smile and enjoy the expe- rience! In the week or two leading up to the big day, make sure to confirm all the important details along with any changes and updates to the timeline. Email, text or call your pho- tographers with your hotel room numbers, cell numbers, carriage details and times, and names of all your other vendors. This information helps prepare your photographer for the day.
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S ince your wedding pic- tures will capture one of the most important events of your life, it’s easy to see why a great photogra- pher is one of the most important decisions to make when planning your wedding. Make sure there are no regrets and select a local Island photographer. Because the Island has such beau- tiful landscapes, you can expect wonderful photos. But it also creates unique challenges for a friend or rel- ative you ask to take your photos. Just because you like pictures on a friend's doesn't mean they're going to take good photos at your wed- ding. Even professional photogra- phers you bring from home are go- ing to be unfamiliar with the Island's charactistics and physically chal- lenged to photograph your wedding on Mackinac. Local Island photographers rely on bicycle transportation and can transport and operate just the right amount of equipment to photo- graph your wedding day.
To take advantage of the Island scenery, to be in good physical con- dition and to move quickly between locations are really important abili- ties for a wedding photographer. Lo- cal Island photographers are familiar with all the ceremony and reception venues, the hilly terrain and are pre- pared for the ever changing weather conditions.
you to easily find one that connects best to your vision. Booking your wedding photogra- pher 6-12 months in advance is key to ensuring you get the photographer you really want. Popular photogra- phers can book up quickly, espe- cially on weekends, so securing your first choice early gives you peace of mind and ensures that you're work- ing with someone whose style and approach you love. Plus, it allows you more time to discuss your vision and customize the details with them for your big day! Katharine Witt of KATHARINE ROSE PHOTOGRAPHY says, "I’m blessed to be part of a community that I love and doing what I love to do. I get the opportunity to walk out my door- step and capture all the beauty your Mackinac wedding has to offer and share it with you." After securing your photographer, it’s time to start communicating with them. Send an email or text with a few inspirational images you've seen from their portfolio that you love. Make sure you email or chat with
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A GREAT PHOTOGRAPHER IS TRULY ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF YOUR WEDDING
The photographers listed in this Wedding Guide are very professional and have plenty of experience work- ing on the Island. All these photogra- phers present a variety of styles and impressions to their photos, allowing
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