JJ and Michelle’s “Day After” session, two days after their wedding.
JJ and Michelle wouldn’t take “No” for an answer.
We’re glad they didn’t!
When they contacted us about photographing their wedding, we were already booked. But they were willing to think outside the box, and came to us a few days after the wedding for a relaxed and personal session.
“JJ and Michelle… Thank you for the privilege of working with you two! We’re so glad you decided to go with us after all, and we wish you all the best in your new life together!”
For a full explanation of a “Day After” session, keep reading below the images.
DAY AFTER SESSION:
The typical wedding day has two downsides when it comes to photography. One, there are guests waiting. When we are with the couple, or bridal party, we work very quickly and efficiently to achieve all of the images we set out to capture, because back at the reception venue, 100-300 people are hungry. This is where having an experienced professional pays for itself. Jodi is brilliant at posing a large group of people very quickly, and our team works well under pressure. Secondly, a typical wedding in Iowa starts at anywhere from 3-6pm. This means that the daylight fades quickly after the ceremony, and again, we have to work as quickly as possible to avoid photographing in the dark.
The Day After Session takes those two downsides and throws them out the window. There are no guests waiting, so you can go to any location you can think of, up to and including international travel. Also, you can schedule the session at any point of the day so that we have all the time and daylight necessary for the scenes you’re in.
Some guys just wear their own suits, or an entirely different outfit than they wore at the wedding. A bride could redo her hair as it was for the wedding, or try something new.
Additionally, if you’re a couple on a smaller budget, the Day After Session is a great option to still get some solid images.
All in all, it’s one our favorite types of session to photograph. We enjoy couples in love, and we enjoy time to create. The Day After gives us both, and it gives you some amazing images.
You guys just keep outdoing yourselves! These are some of the most incredible images yet!
Shanda, thank you for your kind words. We haven’t offered any training recently since we have four small children that take up quite a bit of our time.:) But we will post it on the blog or Facebook if we ever decide to offer anything in the future. Thanks for writing!
Love, love, love your work! These images are to die for! Amazing! You guys are my “photography idols” and just didn’t know it! I read all your blog posting and follow you on Facebook too! Have you ever offered any educational/training sessions?