What Makes a Great Wedding Photographer?

What makes a great wedding photographer?

Everything you cannot see!

INSTINCT

Captured from afar as a bride waves to guests on her way into the ceremony at a destination wedding in Trinidad.

Instinct is a skill that can only be honed through the passage of time and a culmination of diverse experiences. Crafted to precision the artist's intuition anticipates forthcoming moments, propelling them to change position in order to seize an authentic instance of grace, joy, unconditional love, or even the most amusing segment of the day.

EXPERIENCE

The culmination of 10,000 hours working under extreme pressure capturing diverse scenes in challenging settings and varied conditions is paramount. Experience bestows upon the photographer the discernment needed to swiftly know the best path toward photographic brilliance, which is essential within the dynamic setting of a wedding. While instinct guides the artist to the crucial spot, it is the depth of experience that ensures their readdiness for the defining moments as they unfold.

Politics aside, Maring stands as the preeminent wedding photojournalist, capturing the most iconic and historical moments of our time under extreme pressure.

TECHNIQUE

The real artistry comes in the form of its execution. Picture a scenario where the photographer's presence remains unobtrusive, yet upon awakening, you're greeted by an exquisitely documented, monumental experience captured with grace and authenticity. Operating with stealth, precision, decisiveness, and efficiency, especially when pivotal moments unfold, distinguishes exceptional photographers. Weddings transcend mere studio photoshoots, and should epitomize elegance. The finest photographers refrain from dominating your occasion with equipment and directives; instead, they bear witness to your love, employing covert techniques that harness the ambient light to its fullest potential at every fleeting moment.

Real does matter… Upstaged honest moment with artistic integrity of a wedding couples first dance. Wedding at Wadsworth Mansion in Connecticut.

THOUGHTFULLNESS

Group portraits should be performed quickly and accurately with the utmost elegance. Experience shines in these moments. Celebrity wedding at the Millennium Biltmore in Los Angeles, CA.

The best wedding photographer brings a sense of calm to the challenges of a timeline. They understand the intricate balance of the inner workings of an event alleviating the pressure off of the couple and their families. They help you navigate the day in a graceful and efficient manner so that the event planners can focus on the sparkle and charm of everyone’s experience. A thoughtful photographer understands they are part of a team with a collective goal of making the day the best it can be, and is ready to go the extra mile.

TASTE

Seeking an artist of refined taste is pivotal. Wedding photography can easily veer into the realm of artificiality. Discerning couples and families pursue an authentic perspective, rejecting clichés and contrivances as anything else is unacceptable. Authenticity holds paramount importance, shaping both the day's collective experience and the lasting memory of life's most cherished moments.

A bride and groom react to their best man’s toast at a wedding at Lion Rock Farm in Connecticut

AUTHENTICITY

The expressions say it all of this couple in awe at their wedding at The Ringing Museum in Sarasota, Florida.

Numerous acclaimed wedding photographers excel in technical prowess but often lack genuineness. While manipulated skies and heavily edited images find their merit in competitions or advertising, within the context of real weddings, they seem contrived. Exceptional wedding photography, instead, honors the essence of human connections. The finest photographers elevate the ordinary into the extraordinary without distorting or fabricating the narrative of genuine moments. Strive for authenticity and engage an artist who discerns the fine line between genuine artistry and artificial representation.

VISION

Unposed honest moment as the bride enters the cathedral.

Vision transcends the obvious, shaping timeless and enduringly artistic photographs. It's about a style and presentation that exudes both charm and sophistication. Beyond mere capture, vision encompasses extensive post-production expertise, transforming the narrative into a peerless masterpiece. This level of mastery is attributed only to the "master artist," a culmination of talent, instinct, experience, technique, thoughtfulness, taste, authenticity, and vision. This is where we excel, poised and prepared to serve.

TRUST

In the realm of photography or video, you are investing in the unseen. So, whether orchestrating a grand gala for hundreds, an intimate elopement, or simply an engagement session, trust becomes the predominant factor in selecting a photographer.

One must place trust in their attire's appropriateness for the wedding day. Rely on their utilization of professional-grade equipment, adept at safeguarding data through simultaneous dual-card backup. Trust that they will shepherd your photographs through to fruition in a timely manner, and so much more. It’s imperative to entrust your choice to an artist with well-established credentials for a moment as important as this.

Wedding portraits in Forsyth Park Savannah Georgia. Whether an over the top gala or an elopement, Maring is the trusted wedding photographer for couples around the world.