“Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans.” - John Lennon
Life has so many unexpected moments. Over the years, I have learned the importance of always having a backup plan. While planning for wedding season, one thing at the top of my checklist is making sure that I have a roster of great photographers with a mutual trust and shared commitment. Our wedding day “dream team” is in place to ensure that we’re offering a smooth and positive experience for our clients.
There is always the possibility of something happening to Mike or I. While we do everything (and I mean everything) in our power to be at every event we commit to, we want our clients to know that if we are very sick, injured, etc. that our team of second shooters are just as strong as any first shooters.
It's sort of like when the flight attendants talk about the unlikely event of a water landing, but give have an action plan just in case.
I've been violently ill at a three day shoot in Del Mar, and called in my second shooter (Hanna). I was still able to art direct all day and no one was the wiser.
With a trusted group of photographers, we go into every wedding day feeling confident and excited. I’m grateful to compensate these artists for their craft and give them an opportunity to improve at every wedding. It also makes the event more fun because we can challenge and cheer each other on.
Whatever the universe has in store, it will be a magical day for our brides and grooms.
Here are a few awesome shots from the super talented Hanna at a recent wedding at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe.
