Wedding Presence Photography
by Caley Clark Barstow - Writing for The Bridal Connection
“Wedding photography is an incredibly joyful and artful experience,” muses Jeffrey Hecker, owner of Wedding Presence Photography. A thinker and an artist, Jeff’s philosophy on wedding photography parallels an essential principal of the ancient Asian horticultural art form bonsai. “One of the overriding dimensions of bonsai,” he explains, “is the uplifting nature of the art form.” Miniature tree branches that point down are removed so that the tree more fully represents life, growth, and happiness. This is what Wedding Presence Photography is about…capturing the purest, most lovely expression of your wedding day in photographs that evoke the happiest of memories.
Expressive Photographs
“I founded Wedding Presence Photography,” explains Jeff, “to focus on the type of photography that gave me the most pleasure…participating in the beauty, joy, and drama of a wedding day.” With more than 25 years of experience in the business, Jeff’s passion for wedding photography shines through in his work. Blessed with an artist’s eye, a sentimentalist’s soul, and a craftsman’s expertise, Jeff creates expressive, memorable wedding photographs that powerfully capture the essence of your love.
Complete Confidence
Communication and preparedness are essential to Jeff’s success. Months prior to your wedding, Jeff will meet with you in his home studio, where you can enjoy a glass of wine or a cup of coffee or tea and mull over the beautiful examples of his work. (He’ll also gladly visit you in the location of your choice.) At this meeting, you’ll get to know Jeff a bit as he learns about you, your wedding day, and your wedding photography needs. Working with Jeff one-on-one is a great advantage because you know exactly who will be photographing your wedding, which is not always the case with some studios. “Complete trust and a great fit between photographer and bride and groom are essential to good wedding photography,” he stresses. Multiple meetings with you, close communication with the wedding official, and careful preparation enable Jeff to capture you at your best and let you enjoy your day to the fullest.
Always Prepared
Jeff will take light measurements at your wedding site ahead of time to become familiar with the location and its photographic dimensions and possibilities. He meets with you the week before the wedding to review any questions that you may have. And he always arrives on the wedding day with a bag of emergency supplies such as makeup, pins, and combs…handy for those windy outdoor receptions!
Dramatic Results
Wedding Presence Photography offers a variety of packages from traditional portraits and candids to black and white, digital, and hand-colored images. One of Jeff’s favorite wedding photographs (which can be viewed on this Web site) is a spectacular and poignant black and white portrait of a groom leaning contemplatively against the wall of a church, alone in his thoughts. While you might be drawn to black and white photography for pure drama, you may also love the versatility of digital photography. On the Web site’s gallery is a digital photograph that Jeff put there just for fun…a real-life bride and groom digitally placed on the top of their wedding cake. With digital technology, photographs (the “raw images”) can be enhanced as desired for fabulous or imaginative results. For the sentimentalist, old-fashioned hand-colored images are also available. Hand-colored photographs are toned to a rich sepia (tan-brown) color and are carefully hand painted to bring out the blushing pink of a rose or the orange blaze of a lily, creating a lovely heirloom-quality photograph.
Cutting-Edge Technology, Pioneering Spirit
Jeff’s technical savvy and affinity for trying new things make other little miracles possible for you, too. Imagine that your beloved Aunt Sally can’t make it to the wedding. You want her to be part of the day, but you don’t know how. Thanks to Jeff, Aunt Sally can happily view a beautiful collage of your wedding photographs on your own wedding Web site the day of the wedding. Jeff can also add sound and video clips, which further enhance the experience.
Make an Appointment Today
Booking one year in advance with Wedding Presence Photography is ideal and can bring you unexpected discounts that wouldn’t otherwise be possible. Jeff is willing to travel and has photographed weddings as far away as Hawaii.
Beautiful Memories
“Great photographs evoke memories of what you were feeling in the moment,” says Jeff. “Your wedding photographs should not only show a vision, but they should convey emotion, passion, drama, and above all…love.” For uplifting wedding photography that captures your love at its purest, choose Wedding Presence Photography.
Wedding Presence Photography
503.452.2760
www.WeddingPresence.com