 Hi and thanks for coming over to check out my series on ~ How to choose your Wedding Photographer~ I know how you are feeling at the moment...so many decisions to make, suppliers to see, deposits to pay, Wedding guest list to organise...it just goes on and on...hopefully i can help you out with part of your planning and make things flow a little better for you... Part 1-Image quality/style The quality of the photographers work should be one of the first things that you notice...photos that get your attention will be a good indication of what you can expect from that particular Wedding Photographer. A good photographer will be able to capture both of your personalities as well as the emotion of the day and be able to show everyone what a great day it was for all involved. Some photographers are heavy editors and some are not...you will see that my style is somewhere in the middle. Of course some editing may be required to optimise the image but I keep it to a minimum and prefer to keep you both looking as natural and as beautiful as you undoubtedly are going to be on the day . I also prefer a mix of relaxed, candid photos as well as the obligatory `posed` photos that still have a nice feel about them and don`t look too `setup` Of course in the end it is up to your personnel taste... Part 2-Do i really need to pay for a professional photographer.. Getting married is costly and can be expensive and unless you have just won the recent $150 mill Powerball you are going to have a budget that you need to stick to and i can understand the temptation to perhaps go for the cheaper option when choosing your photographer or you may even have a friend with an expensive camera that you could ask to do the job... Just let me jump in here and be a little blunt... ~owning an expensive camera does not make you a good photographer , let alone a good Wedding photographer... I have been contacted many times by distraught newlyweds asking me if i can fix their Wedding photos because Uncle Dave just didnt do it properly or the quality of their wedding photographer was not quite up to what they expected... If you sit down and think about it ...once you are married , the ceremony is over, the reception finished and you have returned from your honeymoon and are back to work really all that you have left are your memories...and your photos... The last thing you want to be is disappointed at the quality of your photos and perhaps regretting not spending that little bit extra See you next week for part 3 in our series Part 3-What to ask a Wedding Photographer So you have looked at countless Wedding photos, been Googling almost non stop ,asking married friends and others for recommendations and have finally narrowed your potential photographers list down to three...phew !you have been busy. Time to take a breath and have a bit of a think about what you are going to ask the photographer when you meet up with them. *I highly recommend that you do meet up with with whoever you are considering to be your Wedding Photographer...after all you are going to be spending a lot of time together on the day and it is important that you feel comfortable with that person* So for the sake of this discussion i will write this as though we are meeting and you are asking me your questions...oh and by the way it is always my shout for coffee when we meet...:) You- Are you insured ? Mezzino Photography- Yes, i have full public liability insurance through AAMI. You-Do you require a deposit? Mezzino Photography-Yes i do ask for a 50% deposit with the remaining balance to be paid a month prior to your Wedding..i also understand that you are probably paying out a number of deposits at this time and i am always happy to negotiate to help make things a little easier for you both. You-Will you supply us with a contract. Mezzino Photography-Yes , this is a very important part of our arrangement, the contract stipulates exactly what you can expect from me as your photographer as well as what i will need from you on the day in order to do my absolute best for you. You-How long will i have to wait to get my photos? Mezzino Photography-Usually around 4-5 weeks as per your contract although you can expect some ` sneek peeks` within a few days after your Wedding. You-Will you be my photographer on the day? Mezzino Photography-Yes , i am a solo operator and i will be your photographer on the day. See you next week for more questions about what to ask your photographer :) Ciao for now...! Hey welcome back to Part 2 of What to ask a Wedding Photographer. You- What is included in your packages.? Mezzino Photography- Every package is a little different and it pretty much all depends on what time frame suits you... You can see my packages here and all are negotiable... You- What sets you apart from other photographers... Mezzino Photography- My passion, my attention to detail and my genuine love for each and every Wedding that i shoot and the desire to get it absolutely right for you with a minimum of hassle... Even after all these years i still get a thrill out of the click of the shutter button and the anticipation of sending you a great set of images from your day...i put my heart and soul into each and every Wedding I shoot and i love it when my clients tell me how much they love their photos... You- Are you familiar with our venue.? Mezzino Photography- I have shot Weddings at many venues in and around Adelaide...if i am not familiar with your venue then i will always go there prior to your Wedding to look for the best photo opportunities ...this will help the day to run smoothly with less stress for you (and for me). If you have time to come along and meet me at your venue to discuss any of your own photography ideas please do so...:) You- What equipment do you use..? Mezzino Photography- I use all Canon cameras and lenses...you will usually see me carrying 2 cameras on my shoulder holster- my choice of lens are the 24-105 (f2.8) and my 70-200 (f2.8)...theses 2 lenses allow me to get a whole range of different shots to give you a different perspective throughout the day.. Dont be afraid to meet your photographer armed with a list of questions similiar to these...it is always best to know exactly what you can expect on such an important day.. See you next Week for Part 4 in our series... Ciao for now...! 
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 What a little sweetheart Giusippina is and such a pleasure to photograph...before i begin i always try to make a connection with the child, say hello and get their attention on me...slowly introduce them to the camera so they are not scared and make it fun for them as best i can.
With mum and dad involved Giusippina was comfortable with me and the camera and we managed to get some great shots...
Of course lets not forget the Godparents....
 These are memories for you all to cherish forever and it is important to have a photographer that you can rely on to capture those special moments and as you can see we have the experience and know how to do just that .  ps...lets not forget the after party...!!
 Jono and Kate`s engagement party was a real family affair with many guests travelling from interstate join in the engagement celebrations.  The party was a lot of fun and we captured some great memories for them to look back on...
They have taken advantage of my engagement/wedding photography package save themselves some money and i am looking forward to capturing their beautiful Adelaide Wedding in the near future...if you would like to discuss this package simply contact me here...  Benefits of hiring a professional wedding photographer...So the question has been asked, you have announced your engagement and picked a date and the planning begins.... {follow the link for wedding planning tips} There are a million things to organise and one of the most important of those is... your photographer of course :)  We do love shooting weddings and doing a great job for you is first and foremost in our mind. It's our name, our skills and our reputation on the line. {follow the link to our reviews}  Experience is essential...being able to help you and your guests to feel comfortable in front of the camera is so important...I have said it many times before - the more comfortable you are with your photographer the better the photos will be...no doubt about it. Experience means being in the right place at the right time...capturing that particular look, that knowing smile or that intimate moment between you both. Experience means being able to handle any challenges that may pop up...be it poor weather or poor lighting conditions.  I personally take the time to go to your venue beforehand to look for the best photo opportunities so that the whole process runs smoothly and is as stress free as possible for you and your Bridal party (and for me as well)  Yes you could ask your Uncle Dave who has a good camera but I can tell you from experience that a good camera does not always make a good photographer...
And sure...Uncle Dave will do it for free or you could find a beginner or someone who shoots Weddings for fun to do it on the cheap for you, it is tempting to save yourself some money and go the cheap option but, I generally find that you get what you pay for.... I encourage you to consider a professional photographer who has a reputation for capturing all those special memories on your Wedding day. Because when your Wedding day is over, all the food has been eaten, all the drinks have been drunk and your dress has been put away what have you got left.... your photos :) Great photos of your day are going to be the lasting memories for you and your family to enjoy for years to come and you really do want a professional to get the job done properly. A recent study has shown that planning a Wedding is more stressful than ever, with some couples surveyed saying it was akin to having a second job. Many couples estimated that they would spend around 6 hours picking the perfect flowers,up to 11 hours trying on bridal dresses and almost 9 hrs working out their guest . Hopefully i can make your task a little easier with some helpful hints and tips... Getting organised-Congratulations on your engagement..now it is time to get stuck into the planning so where do you start..one of the first things you will need is a Wedding planner. You will be contacting suppliers, getting quotes, organising meetings, writing down names and numbers and addresses so it makes sense to have all this information available at your finger tips. The last thing you want is bits of paper here and there with this name or that quote and not being able to find them when you need them. You could simply go to your local newsagent , pick up a 3 ring folder and paper and you are good to go or perhaps something a little more up market is your style with a customised planner with your names on the front...whatever you decide to do this Wedding planner will be your go to for everything related to your Wedding planning.  Your Budget-For most couples your Wedding is probably the first time you have had to think about planning an event and it may be the first serious budget you have had to put together but dont worry...most couples start out this way. Did you know that the average cost of a Wedding in Australia is $35,000.  Here is a breakdown of how some of that money is spent Food,alcohol and venue-$18,600. Wedding clothing and accesories-$4300. Photography-$4000. Entertainment-$3000. Ceremony-$1000. Cars,hair, makeup-$2500. Obviously everyone has a different budget and ideas about how much they want to spend...  Here are some ideas that might help you to save a few bucks... Have a chat to both sets of parents if they are involved...perhaps they can contribute towards your Wedding dress or your photographer. Start saving early and consider delaying your Wedding day a little to take a little of the financial stress away. Be sure to get at least 3 quotes from each supplier and dont be afraid to haggle...see if you can get your supplier to drop their price a little or maybe throw in something extra to sweeten the deal. Consider an out of season Wedding..perhaps a winter Wedding when things are generally a little quieter for most suppliers or maybe a weekday Wedding.. With a little bit of lateral thinking there are plenty of ways to have the Wedding day you always dreamed of without blowing the budget. Choosing your Bridal party- Choosing who will be in your bridal party with you on one of the most important days in your life may seem a little daunting at first but hopefully these hints will make the process a little easier. Once you have asked someone to be in your bridal party you cant take it back...i can understand that you want to ask all of your besties to be involved but it may be best to take a deep breath and have a bit of a think about it. Give yourself at least a month to think about it and then ask yourself this question... -Will i still be close to this person in 5 years time? -Will this person fit in with everyone on the day? -Can i trust them to do something i ask without any dramas?  Consider asking your brothers and sisters...even if you are not particularly close now they are going to be around for many years to come and you may become closer over time..( and you will make you parents very happy). What sort of role do you want your Wedding party to play...is it important that they will help you with your Wedding invitations and help you when you go shopping for your Wedding dress or is it enough just for them to show up on the day..if you want a very involved Wedding party it may be best not to ask people who live far away or have hectic schedules...you may end up disappointed.  Of course you can have as many or as few bridesmaids and groomsmen as you like..the average Wedding party size is about 5 on either side. For a smaller Wedding of 50-60 guests consider having no more than 4 but for a larger Wedding of around 150 guests you could have up to 12 if you really wanted! Something to think about though...more is not always better..the more people in your bridal party the more things you will have to organise, shoes, dresses, suits and ties, flowers, hair and makeup,the list goes on and on... Next i will be looking at starting your guest list,
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A bit of a tickle and a giggle before getting dressed for the Christening Ceremony.
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Once we had him all dressed it was off to the Church ceremony...
Little Niko did so well during his Greek Orthodox Christening ceremony....
In the end it was time for a well deserved nap...Mum and Dad have plenty of wonderful memories to cherish and to share with family and friends.
Adelaide Event Photographer ~ milestones and memories
Milestone birthdays are big events in your life and it is important to capture all the special moments from your celebration.
Chenel contacted us about capturing her 21 st birthday but wasn`t so sure about the service that we offered...
I explained that there is no limit on the number of images that we will present to you..
All images are watermark free...
She was thrilled that she would receive 2 sets of images..one set of hi-res images suitable for printing and one set of lo-res images suitable for sharing on social media and that her images would be delivered via Dropbox for her convenience..
We were also happy to include 2 12 x 8 prints of her choice form Atkins Pro Photo shop , these are great quality prints and would make a perfect gift for family and friends...
Chenel and her family and friends could relax and enjoy her birthday event knowing that Mezzino Photography were on board and ready to capture all the special moments from her party..great memories for her to look back on over the years...
Nicole and Brayden ~ Darwin to Adelaide Wedding Bliss
I was at my computer editing images when i received a message from Nicole ( who was living in Darwin) about her upcoming Wedding in Adelaide.
We discussed the various Wedding photography packages that i have available on our website but eventually settled on a customised package that i put together for her to suit her time frame and budget.
We had some time frame and budget considerations but we got ourselves organised and managed to get all the photographs that Nicole had in mind of the Bridal Party as well family and friends and many others.
Adelaide Wedding Photography, good planning is key
Nicole and Brayden sent me a shot list of all the photos they wanted and the various combinations of all her Wedding guests and because we knew exactly who was to be in the photos it all ran seamlessly and was completely stress free....for me and Nicole and Brayden.
I didn't get to meet either of them until the day of their Wedding, we organised all of the photography via messages and phone calls and it all ran beautifully...
We hit it off together straight away and you can see from the photos how good a time we all had on the day...
Here at Mezzino Photography we just adore being asked to capture beautiful Christenings in Adelaide.
The families love to celebrate the occasion in their homes surrounded by family and friends all dressed up ready for the church service.
The Adelaide Churches never disappoint, there is definitely a reason why we are known as a City of Churches!
The children are dressed in their most special clothes, bubbling smiles as they are passed from family to friends for kisses and cuddles.
Then off to the church to capture the ceremony.
We hope you enjoy a selection of our Christening Photography, and don't forget you can see more here.
The families love to celebrate the occasion in their homes surrounded by family and friends all dressed up ready for the church service.
The Adelaide Churches never disappoint, there is definitely a reason why we are known as a City of Churches!
The children are dressed in their most special clothes, bubbling smiles as they are passed from family to friends for kisses and cuddles.
Then off to the church to capture the ceremony.
We hope you enjoy a selection of our Christening Photography, and don't forget you can see more here.
Francesco`s Christening
Beautiful Adelaide Christenings and Baptisms | City of Churches
Contact us to speak about your Christening or Baptism event and let us introduce ourselves.
Krystle and Rob ~ when all your dreams come true ...
Krystle`s dream ever since she was a little girl was to be driven to her Wedding Ceremony in a horse and cart...Rob managed to keep the surprise from her and as you can see she was very excited when she saw the carriage arrive outside ready to take her to the church...
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It was a fun ride to the Church, sitting on the top trying to get a few photos of the trip...
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Adelaide Wedding Photographer ~ those loved up moments
After the Wedding ceremony we headed down to McLaren Vale to the White Hill Estate for bridal party photos...in case you are wondering we drove down , def not by horse and carriage...
If you are ready to choose your Wedding photographer, feel free to contact Mezzino Photography at anytime....we would love to discuss capturing your Wedding Day.
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