Episode 1 | Pilot episode | Wedding Photography with Andrew Vick

Wedding Day Podcast

In this episode, Sonia Babich and Dan Riggs interview Andrew Vick, a wedding photographer with extensive experience. They discuss the importance of building a relationship with your wedding photographer and how it can lead to lasting memories. Andrew shares his travel experiences and highlights the value of capturing unique moments in different locations. They also discuss the role of a second photographer and the importance of engagement photos. Finally, they touch on the importance of understanding client expectations and the impact of true color in wedding photography. In this conversation, Andrew Vick discusses various aspects of wedding photography, including the importance of photography style, the role of editors and support teams, backup photographers and support systems, consistency in photography style, collaboration and specialization in photography, delivering on time and building a brand, the power of curiosity in conversation, the importance of building relationships, capturing emotion and moments, the impact of wedding photography, the power of touch in photography, creating meaningful moments in photography, the art of asking questions, creating experiences in conversations, the first look moment, planning the wedding day timeline, the importance of being together on the wedding day, considering lighting and timing, catering to the groom and culinary experiences, making decisions as a couple, the power of who cares more, building a healthy relationship, and additional resources for wedding planning.
Takeaways
Building a relationship with your wedding photographer can lead to lasting memories and a more personalized experience.
Capturing unique moments in different locations can create unforgettable wedding photos.
Engagement photos are important for understanding how you want to be captured on your wedding day.
Understanding client expectations and delivering true color in wedding photography is crucial. The style and approach to taking great photos are more important than the edit or preset used.
Having a support system, including backup photographers, editors, and a team, is important for a smooth wedding day experience.
Collaboration and specialization within a photography team can lead to consistent and high-quality work.
Building relationships and creating meaningful moments through photography can have a lasting impact on couples.
Effective communication, curiosity, and asking meaningful questions can enhance conversations and relationships.
Considering factors such as lighting, timing, and the wedding day timeline is crucial for capturing the best photos.
Making decisions as a couple and understanding each other's priorities can lead to a successful wedding planning journey.
Building a healthy relationship requires communication, respect, and compromise.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:59 Working with a Wedding Photographer
03:19 First Wedding and Travel Experiences
07:01 Creating Lasting Memories
09:16 Importance of Building a Relationship
10:11 The Role of a Second Photographer
11:10 The Value of Engagement Photos
13:07 Creating Personalized Experiences
18:31 Understanding Client Expectations
21:01 The Importance of True Color
22:53 The Importance of Photography Style
23:41 The Role of Editors and Support Teams
24:38 Backup Photographers and Support Systems
25:34 Consistency in Photography Style
26:30 Collaboration and Specialization in Photography
27:27 Delivering on Time and Building a Brand
27:57 The Power of Curiosity in Conversation
28:22 The Importance of Building Relationships
28:50 Capturing Emotion and Moments
29:44 The Impact of Wedding Photography
30:12 The Power of Touch in Photography
31:34 Creating Meaningful Moments in Photography

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