The Agreement

The agreement is a must for your wedding day. It will give the photographer and bride a clear outline of the day. Times and locations will have to be discussed and decided on. Features of the final product will also be in writing to assure both parties know what to expect.

Every wedding day is different yet the same. To the bride and groom is a new experience. There is so much planning that goes into on day, it can be daunting. To a professional wedding photographer is another day on the job. Which should be a key factor in hiring a photographer. Even the most well planned out day can go off course. Having the right professional vendors there will give the day a chance to be steered back in the right direction. Having an agreed upon itinerary will ensure a smooth wedding day for you and your guests.

In the age of digital communications, texting, tweeting and social media, conversations are hard to lock down when they are floating around in cyber space. The agreement lays out the day. When to arrive at the salon, start of the ceremony and the ending of photographic coverage. The stories of vendors not showing or coming late or leaving early are endless. Most of the time they are honest mistakes. On a wedding day, there should be no mistakes. Its one day and its not coming back. Make sure to have discussed and agreed upon the times/locations of the big day.

The Final Product....all files on disc. Thats become a common feature of a wedding photographer. Which is a great way to have your memories for the rest of you life. Gone are the days of having to pay hundreds for a 11x14. The files will give you a chance to print when and where you want. The down side is, what size of file do you have in mind....better yet which file size is your photographer giving you? You might get thousands of images on a disc but none of them can be printed over a 4x6. If the agreement didn't specify High Resolution your up a creek without a paddle. There might be an add-on fee of the disc with high resolution files. Clear expectations of the final product is a Must on your agreement.

Tip for the Bride: Lost the groom jackets, flower arrangements didn't get delivered or the DJ sound system is broke. It happens more then you think. Having a clear outline of the day with professionals is key. Surrounding yourself with professionals that deal with these problems make for a quick recovery. Rely on the vendors you have hired for advice.

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Looking Back

It was a great year of shooting weddings. So much fun with brides & grooms. Its the best day of work one can have. Here are a few that make me excited for 2012!

Engagement Sessions

Winter time! The holidays are over and we are settling into our routines. For some of us its business as usual. Shoveling snow from the walk, following the county plow truck to work and trying to walk in slushy parking lots. I love it!

The other part of this season is engagements. The holidays are the perfect time to spend with family and ask that special someone the Big Question. Of course don't forget about Valentines Day. Always a crowd pleaser.

As the guys are finished dusting off their knees from popping the question. The ladies are now endlessly planning that big day....the calls start coming in.

When all the photography details are finally on paper and the agreement is signed I look forward to one of the most important parts of being a wedding photographer, The Engagement Session.

The engagement session sets the tone for how the bride & groom will interact with their photographer. I place a heavy importance on the session. Its a great way to break the ice and get a tempo of how I shoot but also for how the couple interact with each other.

Tip for Brides: Engagement sessions are a great way to see how your photographer really works and the quality of his/her work. It is only one day in your life that starts it all. It should be captured the way you want it. The engagement session will show you if you like the work or if you want to cut and run. It happens and everyone is better off. Think about it.

Traverse City Wedding Photographer Renault Photography

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Senior Portraits

The days of going to a studio are long gone. While there still is a place for the studio shot in this arena of photography, its slowly slipping away. I love studio style lighting, its my favorite style to shoot. But location shooting tops it. Just like how Reese's married chocolate and peanut butter many shooters are doing the same with studio lighting and location shoots.

The shoot with Casey (photo on left) was a great example of this. Casey is a senior that is very energetic and loves being in the spot light. She didn't get Miss Michigan Teen for nothing!

The session was a two parter that was in a downtown area, then to a TC favorite...the Old State Hospital.

The urban landscape that we have in TC is perfect for portraits sessions. We have the beaches, sunsets, woods, rivers and so on. Ya I am there too with my camera. But for the young soul that wants a taste of city life Renault Photography provides that in spades.

Contact me to be put on the Class of 2013 list to be updated on packages and news of the best senior portrait photography in Traverse City, MI.

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Katie

Its been a great pace change up shooting portraits. While the editing suite is getting backed up, I have to admit....its been a really good time.

Here is a few from Katie's Shoot. Rough and tough volleyball player. Lots of fun!

If you are like many and have waited to the last minute to get your senior photos, Renault Photography has room for you. Contact Renault Photography for your shoot today.

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Senior Photos

Its Senior Photo time. Back to school, last year...craziness.

Miss Teen Michigan

We all see a wide variety of people throughout our day. Some are kind and helpful, others are rude and careless. Not matter when and where, you will be surprised or disappointed.

The clients I get to deal with are always on the up side. I just can't understand how I get so lucky?!

Take Casey Mutters, Miss Teen Michigan 2011. She is a young lady from Northern Michigan that holds true beauty. Confident, ambitious and a delight to be around. One minute with her and you will realize her crown wasn't a mistake. She earned it and she is ready for the role she has to play. My hats off to Casey!

Thanks for choosing me for the photo shoot.

Adam

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