Katie + Matt’s Seasons Wedding
Katie + Matt
Seasons Catering
October 28th 2022
Natural, Fun, and Romantic Photography
Hi, thank you so much for spending some time with me, sharing the hopes, dreams, and priorities of your wedding. I had a wonderful time speaking with you, and felt like we are really on the same page regarding so many things including photography style, which is always a win! Here are some coverage options based on our conversation, and some of the highlights of our notes.
“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
A Focus on Movement
Although we will do a few posed photos, the main focus for your portrait session will be on free flowing, natural, fun, and interactive prompts. You don’t need to worry about looking stiff in your photos, you will feel comfortable and fantastic! During your engagement session we will “practice” on what prompts get you both feeling like yourselves in front of the camera, so your wedding day will be a breeze. Can’t wait to see you laughing, walking, dancing, and spinning together!
Getting to know each other!
During our call, I could tell that natural and non-stiff looking photos was one of your biggest priorities. Most people these days do say something similar. Who wouldn’t want fun photos vs. boring/overly-posed photos, right?
It all starts with the friendly relationship we’ve already started building with our phone consult. During your engagement session we will really spend a lot of time getting to know each other! I’ll learn what makes you both laugh, what your favorite poses/prompts are, and the best angles to photograph you from.
This way, on the day of your wedding, you will feel comfortable with me as your photographer, and have a great rapport already built up. When you feel comfortable, you will always look more comfortable in photos!
Genuine Moments (That feel reel!)
Based on our conversation it became very apparent that you do not want a photographer who will be in people’s faces during moments that should be candid/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.
Everyone having fun!
You want to be able to look back on your wedding photos years from now, and remember how much fun you and ALL of your guests had, in a natural looking and genuine way. We will blend right into the crowd during your reception and take photos until the last song is played, and the lights get turned on. Additionally while we tend to leave people alone, and let them do their thing partying it up, we will of course be available for any and all group/posed photo requests from you with guests!
Coverage Options
$4495
Documenting all of the special moments of your wedding including from putting your dress on all the way through your reception with you and your loved ones breaking it down on the dance floor. Of course we’ll include many candid, fun, and playful photographs of the two of you as well.
11 Hours Coverage by Mike Zawadzki
8 Hours Coverage by 2nd Photographer
2 Hour Engagement Session
Online gallery with printing rights
“He literally broke a sweat at our wedding and trooped through despite how hot it was. He was always in immediate communication, replies within the hour (faster), and is quick to deliver photos. You know you’ll always get quality work from mike and his team. I received quite a few wedding photographs back immediately after my wedding so I had something special to share with my family. “
-Nicole + Eric, July 2019
$4795
Adds extra 2nd photographer coverage to your wedding coverage, so we can be sure to get even more candids, reactions, portraits, and dancing shots to end the night.
11 Hours Coverage by Mike Zawadzki
11 Hours Coverage by 2nd Photographer
2 Hour Engagement Session
Online gallery with printing rights
$5295
Adds an extra hour of coverage by both photographers, if needed.
12 Hours Coverage by Mike Zawadzki
12 Hours Coverage by 2nd Photographer
2 Hour Engagement Session
Online gallery with printing rights
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, April 2019
“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.”
Amanda + Kim, Oct 2020
See more of our raves, reviews, and where we have been published!
He’s a great guy, incredibly personable, and always there for you.
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
Veronica + Mike
This is a wedding where it rained all day. No fun right? Well actually the wedding was a LOT of fun and we even staged a fake “sunset” (which you can see here as well!) so Veronica and Mike would be able to have bright, and warm photos from their wedding day.
Amanda + Kim
Amanda + Kim had a lovely wedding at Seasons Catering which has a vibe I think you might like as it is similar to your venue! They shared many loving pre-ceremony moments, danced the night away, and had an epic sparkler exit too, along with a variety of creative portrait photos!
Kaitlin + Mike
When you mentioned wanting to feel comfortable and have fun in your photos, I thought of this couple instantly. Kaitlin + Mike were worried about looking too stiff in photos just like you mentioned not wanting, and we had a blast during their engagement session! It was in the summer and we had the most perfect sunset and with fun downtown photos too!
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Ray + Julia
This is the engagement session in Montclair that you mentioned on the phone, so I thought you’d like to take a look. We had a fun time in downtown Montclair and their dog is super cute.
What’s Next For Us
I am so excited to follow up and 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
