Fab You Bliss Weddings: Session Nine Photographers

Hey guys...sorry I'm getting off to a bit of a slow start today, it's just one of those days. Not in a bad way...no the engine's just taking a little more time to warm up, so to speak. But it's Friday and that's ALWAYS a good thing, right? So let's just get straight to the truly special wedding I have for you on this fabulous Friday. FYI...if you follow me on Twitter and or Facebook you'll know I just had trouble spelling fabulous ;-)

Anyhoo...last month I featured Anna & Zack's Engagement Session from my new friends and awesome photographers, Session Nine Photographers. And simply because I think their work is so unique and interesting, I specifically requested they send me Anna & Zack's wedding sight unseen. That's how much I like their work. Well...also because Anna & Zack are so gorgeous and easy to look at. Seriously, am I wrong?

But back to the point, what I like about Session Nine's work is that it is so distinctive. I mean, if you gave me an image taken by them and didn't tell me if was theirs, it wouldn't matter...I would immediately know it was theirs because of their style. And that is so amazing for photographers to have. Ask any professional photographer what they want most for their brand and having a "style" will be at the top of the list. So great job guys...keep up the good work!

Anna & Zack were married on May 7, 2011 at a private residence in Scottsdale, AZ called Rockingham Estates. And as you will see, their wedding wasn't about anything else but the two of them and the people that shared their intimate celebration...just the way it should be, a day of relaxed festivities with family and friends together.

Congratulations you guys and thanks for sharing your beautiful wedding with us!

Photographer: Session Nine Photographers

Caterer: Heidi's Events and Catering

Reception Venue: Rockingham Estates

DJ: Karma Promotions

Submission via Two Bright Lights

Alrighty then, so let me give you an update on how yesterday went with the Pupp-awg's first hair cut. Everything's fine...she's still alive and I survived my motherly-stress. But I will admit...when I first saw her my heart sunk and I said to myself...that's not my dog!!! I feel bad saying that now, but at first I was kind of disappointed we took her in. Like my friend Erin Vancura said yesterday, I was shocked and bummed that her "summer-do" was a definite "summer-don't". I mean seriously, she didn't even seem like the same dog to me. But it's grown on me now and I think it's grown on her as well...we both like it.

What do you think?

Happy Friday to ya and have a wonderful weekend!

xoxo

Stephanie

Yesterday, fellow blogger Bow Ties & Bliss posted a wonderful blog geared towards educating couples on the importance of hiring a videographer and why hiring one shouldn't be considered a luxury as it often is. Please click here to read the blog Thursday Tips: Make Room in Your Budget For...A Vidographer.

Anyhow, after reading that blog I got to thinking about educating couples on "All Things" wedding related and how if I can help just one couple I will feel as if my job was done. Well...maybe not completely done because I would still want to help more, but you know what I mean, right?

Those of us who are married, who have planned a wedding, have our own wisdom through experience to impart. Even better, those of us who work in the wedding industry have that extra knowledge to share because we live it everyday.  So brides and grooms out there reading this...pay attention, this is valuable information...a "Goldmine" so to speak and we truly want to help you!

I cannot tell you how many times after reading my photography prices I've heard a bride say, "Oh...I was looking for something a little cheaper".  Then she usually follows up by saying, "Can you cut me a deal?" I won't say too much more about that, but all you photographers out there know exactly what I'm talking about because this is common place in our line of work. I'm not sure where the idea of trying to bargain with photographers came from, I mean...you wouldn't say to your dentist, "Yeah, that root canal seems a little expensive, what do you think about coming down in price?"

Okay, soap box removed...as I said, I won't go further into that because I could probably go on and on for days. But what I will say to couples who are looking to hire a wedding photographer is, forget about the lists you find on popular wedding sites or in magazines that tell you what to ask a photographer before you hire them and instead educate yourself on what YOU like in images. This is your wedding after all and in the end your images are what you will have left to remember this one special day. That's pretty darn important if you ask me!

So when you find a photographer who's work speaks to you, follow your instincts and do whatever you can to work them into your budget. I got married before I became a wedding photographer yet I reserved half of my budget for my photographer. Why? Because what good is it to have a gorgeous site if in the end your photographs aren't really what you wanted.

Anyhooodle...long story short, if I was getting married again...Session Nine Photographers who submitted Anna & Zack's Downtown Phoenix Arizona engagement session below would be at the top of my list for photographers. I'm not sure what it is but their work just intrigues me.

With Anna & Zack as subjects though...I doubt these two could take a bad picture. I am so lovin' the fierce looks Anna brings...can anyone say GORGEOUS?

Here are some words from the photographer:

Anna and Zack's relationship is exactly what we are all looking for. Passion, friendship, energy, love. They embody what true love is and what it means to truly have a solid friendship as a foundation. Set in Downtown Phoenix, our engagement shoot with them was SUCH a good time, and it left us excited for their upcoming wedding! They are having a fabulous wedding in glitzy Scottsdale, Arizona in the backyard of an 8,000 sq ft home come this May!

Not sure about you, but I CANNOT wait to see their wedding images!