MEET YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER

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Hi, I'm Louis! I'm polite, kind, funny, positive, professional, outgoing, creative, loving, fun.. the list goes on. I enjoy meeting new people, seeing new places, learning new things. Life is so amazing and multifaceted. It's an absolute blessing that I get to exist at this time with all of you beautiful people. I'm truly honored. I cherish every moment that I can with the world. Exploring new cultures and traditions, bonding with new friends. My life story and my journey are my own, and while they do make me a standout at times, I am honored to simply be myself and appreciate all that God has given me. I can't help but to see the positive silver lining. There is too much good in the world to focus on the bad, time is short.

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HOW DO YOU SHOOT?

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I shoot Canon only, it's my favorite color profile and I've been with them since my humble beginnings. I trust your images with their codecs and file formats. I rent extra equipment at times and bring extra props on shoots, when the occasion arises. I like to pose but keep things natural. So while I do stage, I also want you to feel in the moment. Deep breaths, laughs, holding hands, etc. I enjoy the candidness of a posed photograph and to see your choice of movements and interpretations of my direction. I love landscapes and close-ups. A mixture of the breadth of magnitude combined with the details of an intimate moment. 

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I use softboxes/external lights and natural light. Unlike many natural light photographers, I can shoot at night as well, which is especially important for most receptions and ballrooms. I am fully equipped and skilled in the art of lighting. I can see where and how a light source will hit my subject before I press the shutter. My camera is always in Manual and I will always be present as first photographer. If you decide to go with Video only, I am the second shooter. 

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WHO EDITS?

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I edit the photos in Lightroom, retouch in Photoshop when necessary and edit the videos in Premiere Pro. I use Adobe Creative Cloud because everything syncs together. Even my contracts are virtual through Adobe Acrobat. I try to lightly retouch, make colors pop, clear the skin and balance the tones, while keeping everything as realistic as possible. I create photocomps on the side and practice my PS skills. regularly.

 

With the video edits, I take soundbites from your reception speeches and your ceremony, and create a documentary film. The trailer will cut together the important moments with stylized b-roll and candid moments; like kissing at the altar, the cake-cutting and bouquet toss. The longer video will incorporate the Ceremony and the key events of the Reception. Everything is smooth, personalized and thoughtful.

 

Your memories undergo a revision process, for you to browse through and make sure everything is to your liking! I usually don't get many revisions, because we're meticulous in the first place. I make sure you look good, your family looks good, your friends and your bridal party. I make sure that everything is clean and timeless.