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Really…the most eloquent message on this page is not in these words, but the images, so go have a good look. Each one embodies its own compact story, and collectively they will tell you what you most need to know about photographers Shelley and Michael Leyland: that we get it about capturing the magic of your wedding. If you distill Wedding Day down to its bare bones, you find a one-day dress, a brief ceremony, a meal and a party. Once the food is eaten and everyone goes home, the true meaning of the day, everything which gave it magic--the fun, the warmth, the love and the celebration--all of that will be preserved only if the photographer was quick…intuitive…and incredibly observant of the day’s array of charming details. Which, of course, is where we come in. Perhaps because we are, ourselves, a long-term romantically married couple, we take great delight in the weddings we shoot. We know from our own experience all the incredible rewards which await you potentially in your marriage, and we see your wedding day as a great, vibrant portal through to that future. This is the beginning of a wonderful story for you, and we want it preserved always as something fresh and alive. We want the images to connect warmly with you across the years. Not just for who was there, but how much everyone interacted and enjoyed it. The fun you had. We work both individually and as a team. Either way, we get it all for you, those touching, human instances of fun, tears, and frolic. We get it for you as a photojournalistic narrative--loads of candid moments--including all those important small intimacies: the brief shared smile, or the way your arms entwine as you dance. These form the basis of a photo-tapestry, if you will, a panorama of emotive, memorable "takes" on an unrepeatable day. It’s why we call our photography Artful Images. And we do it all without totally commandeering your time with a lot of intrusion--without dragging you endlessly away from the very people whom you want most to be with at that time. There’s enough stress surrounding weddings and their schedules without having to submit to that. We’re there to chronicle your day, not script it. So, relax…have another look at the images, then you might go to the website. Check out the artful elegance in which the couples are interpreted. There’s no awkward posing, there, no contrived scenes. Just joyful stories in rich color and dramatic B&W. Along with our hallmark of personal service we offer an array of extremely flexible photo packages for you, including our immensely popular Storybook--a collection of select images printed on art paper, then hand sewn and bound into a distinctive table book. Plus…there are commissioned art pieces, color tintings, cool image borders, and a host of other photo enhancements available as well. In closing, we just want to let you know that we’re aware of how trying it can be to select a professional photographer. It’s not something most people have done before, and it’s something you may never have reason to do it again. There are hundreds of images to view, dozens of websites to visit. It can all become a blur. But, as you’re viewing the photographs of complete strangers, there’ll come a time when something goes "click!" and you’ll see yourself there, in the middle of all the festivities, and you’ll think "Cool…that could be me." Indeed… YOUR OWN WEDDING STORY IS WAITING TO BE TOLD |
TRUE IMAGES FOR A LIFETIME SMART…ELEGANT…JOYFUL PHOTOGRAPHY
