Chris + Danielle’s Mountain Creek Wedding
Chris + Danielle’s Wedding
October 9, 2021
Mountain Creek
Vernon, New Jersey
Timeless, Vibrant, Authentic Memories
Dear Danielle + Chris, thank you so much for spending some time with me sharing the hopes, dreams, and priorities of your wedding on the phone. I had a wonderful time speaking with you, and it was so easy because we seem to share the same kind of sarcastic sense of humor. For a business call, it was actually quite fun. I felt like we are really on the same page regarding so many things including photography style, which is always a win! Here are some of the things we discussed as being priorities to you:
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You both really value photography and because Chris is a photographer himself, you have sophisticated taste and it has been hard to make a choice.
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You prefer bold colors, creative compositions, and genuine interactions over gimmicky poses copied from Pinterest.
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Creating “art” with your couples portraits is extremely important and we are all crossing our fingers for an epic sunset on the mountain.
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You were convinced to do an “Unplugged Ceremony” after attending in a wedding in Poland where an Uncle disrupted the event with his cell phone photography.
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You will be doing “shots” during our “shots” of the first look (hardy har har)
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Symmetry is another important aspect of photographic style that is important to both of you.
“Not only is his work incredible, he is a funny guy, and a lot of fun to work with. He is so patient and calm, and knows how to give great directions so the shot looks natural and perfect. He clearly works hard on his craft, and it shows.”
-Nicole + Ryan, November 2019
Custom Packages for Danielle + Chris
Sunset on the Mountain
$4395
Documenting all of the special moments of your wedding including ALL of the of couples photos, that special mountain top sunset, and lots of genuine emotion from your bridal party, family, and other guests. Having the second photographer for 9 hours will ensure even more candid moments, details, and genuine reactions from you and your guests are captured.
9 Hours Coverage by Mike Zawadzki
9 Hours Coverage by Second Photographer
2 Hour Engagement Session to get to know each other even better!
Online gallery with approximately 125-150 edited images per hour delivered
“Out of the dozen+ vendors we worked with, he was by far the easiest to communicate with throughout the entire process, and during the ceremony and reception – he somehow ninja-stepped into the shadows while being in the middle of the action at the same time. A thousand thumbs up!”
-Jamie + Alex, April 2019
Team Nikon
$4895
Adds the 10×10” wedding album you mentioned wanting. This wedding album will instantly become a family heirloom where your wedding day can be relived forever and cherished for generations to come.
9 Hours Coverage by Mike Zawadzki
9 Hours Coverage by Second Photographer
10×10” 30 Page Fine Art (Linen or Leather) Wedding Album
2 Hour Engagement Session to get to know each other even better!
Online gallery with approximately 125-150 edited images per hour delivered
He was so professional (we barely noticed him in action, which was important to us because we didn’t want any distractions from our event) and he captured it PERFECTLY! His photos will be cherished for a lifetime and I am so beyond glad we hired him to shoot our very special day.
-Jenna Byron, April 2019
Sorry For Spoiling Star Wars
$5395
Adds an additional hour of coverage by both photographers. This will allow us to have some extra time up front, to get that first look in (and shots during the shots haha) with even less of a time crunch, and ultimately more couples photos too. Although I never pressure anyone into extra coverage, it might be beneficial for you because of how important it is for you to have a day that goes smoothly, and how much focus/attention you want on the two of you.
10 Hours Coverage by Mike Zawadzki
10 Hours Coverage by Second Photographer
2 Hour Engagement Session to get to know each other even better!
Online gallery with approximately 100-125 edited images per hour delivered
10×10” 30 Page Fine Art (Linen or Leather) Wedding Album
“Mike and his team have literally turned our special night into the most incredible memories we could have ever imagined. Let me say, our family is HUGE and our wedding party even bigger. Even with the last minute changes stress of having to fit so many photos into a small time frame, Mike and his crew, were able to get every single picture taken, down to very last moments of our night. We are so truly incredibly grateful to have found Mike.”
Galina + Andrew, May 2019
See more of our raves, reviews, and where we have been published!
Everywhere, but Nowhere
Based on our phone conversation it became very apparent that you do not want a photographer who will be in people’s faces during moments that should be natural and documented in a photo-journalistic fashion. Unlike some photographers who turn the wedding into their own fashion shoot, we strive to be “everywhere, but nowhere” at the same time. Meaning we will do our best to blend into the crowd capturing genuine reactions and moments as they happen, without interfering.
Formals + Candids
Although I won’t be up in people’s faces during the reception or times when I should be a fly on the wall, I will know the right time to take control of the crowds. Especially during the family and bridal party formals. Because couples photos are so special and important to you, we will be sure to get these formal photos done QUICKLY. During the coupes photos we will have a great opportunity for a flowing session that will almost be a continuation of your engagement photos. There will be times when I even say “Remember during your engagement session we did this…” and it will help bring us back to when we first connected and worked together!
Not Your Parent’s Wedding Photos
I picked up on the idea that you do not want heavily filtered photos. You want to be able to look back on your wedding photos years from now, and feel good about how they look. While some photographers always edit in a trendy/popular style, or use Instagram-like filters for their photography, I go over each image one at a time and make sure they look bold, bright, timeless, and true to your wedding day. You will never be looking back on your photos and be saying “WTF were we thinking”, as we do now with some of our parents photos from the 80’s. While hairstyles and fashion change over the years, you should be able to remember your day as accurately as possible through photography. No Snooki skin in your wedding photos.
A Collaborative Effort
It is clear that you know what you’re talking about when it comes to making everything happen on your wedding day. I really respect that you are picking all of your own vendors and paying for it yourselves. Since Chris is a photographer and you’ve been in a lot of weddings, I’m sure you have seen thousands of photographs and know exactly what you want. You even mentioned that you were having a hard time finding a photographer that fits your exact style preferences. So we will work together leading up to your wedding. Although I have plenty of my own ideas, and you are hiring me for some of my expertise, I care about what you want, and would love to see all of your inspiration and Pinterest boards if you have them.
This guy makes a parking lot look like a dream.
Our photos are breathtaking! Mike is also someone who makes you feel at ease, which was essential for the first time we’ve ever been had professional photos taken. The pictures are the memories and it was extremely important to us that we found someone we could trust with this truly monumental day, to capture each precious moment. Mike exceeded our expectations. In addition to all this, he’s a great guy, incredibly personable, and always there for you. My emails, texts and calls were returned so quickly, most often with an immediate response. Mike could also add therapist to this list of achievements, as he helped coach us through some difficulties with our venue, while never wavering on his commitment to making our day epic. This guy makes a parking lot look like a dream. We are forever grateful to have had the opportunity to meet and work with him!
-Betsy N. October 2019
Additional Galleries
Guadalupe + Joey
You mentioned wanting to see some engagement photos that were outdoors, and this Sunset trail engagement session just reminded me of the two of you so much. I think you will love it, but please note it was cut a little short by a thunderstorm! (Which made for a dramatic background as it bore down on us)
Alison + Tim
Alison & Tim had a lovely wedding at the terrain cafe. They shared many loving pre-ceremony moments, destroyed the dance floor, and even had their two dogs as ring bearers! They also had an epic sparkler exit too, along with a variety of night photos!
Nicole + Eric
Nicole and Eric got married on at the Sussex County Fairgrounds Conservatory. There was a tender first look, lots of epic sunset couples portraits, and fireworks to end the night!
What’s Next For Us
I am so excited for our follow up call on Sunday February 2nd at 12PM to go over this proposal to listen to what you like, what you might be concerned about, and what else I may be able to do for you. However if you’re already in love with what you see here, and want to book right away, you can contact me now, and I will send your choice of package with a $1000 retainer. I accept all major credit and debit cards through the secure online portal on my website!
Mike Zawadzki
info@mikezawadzki.com
973-941-2940
