In the latest issue of Portland Bride & Groom, John was quizzed about wedding photography for the Advice column, “What Portland’s wedding experts want you to know”. Here’s some tidbits from his section of the article.
What makes your work unique? My style is more editorial, in that I look for the story to be told at each wedding. I don’t go in with a preconceived idea about the wedding.
What advice do you have for couples on a budget? I’d suggest that they invest in a better photographer for fewer hours, versus a lesser photographer for the entire day. That said, the most important thing is finding someone whose style is a perfect fit.
What questions do couples never ask you that you wish they would? They’d ask what they can do to help me get better pictures. I’d tell them to relax, ignore me, and just be present for each other. That’s what ultimately shows up in the photos.
What should couples understand about the costs of working with you? We don’t just hand over a disc of images after the event. We spend at least 30 hours in post-production, designing and producing gorgeous albums that the client really loves.
What should people understand about what you do? I want my photos to be beautiful and natural and interesting. Achieving any one of those things is easy. Getting all three in one shot is hard.
What kind of couples do you like to work with? My ideal clients are self-confident and they are comfortable with themselves. They understand that it’s my goal to capture them just as they are.
by Theresa Valls
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