Check out my work featured in Indian Wedding site.

I am just too excited about this. It was an awesome event, beautiful couple and it was an honor  to photograph Rekha & Abhishek. You can read full story by clicking the link below.  


http://indianweddingsite.com/blog/tag/rekha-and-abhishek/

I will be posting more pics on my facebook account. Here's link to that.

http://www.facebook.com/highdynamicphotography

Make sure to click on above link and click on 'Like' button so you can get to see some of the amazing work coming soon.

My work featured in 'The Sari Clad Bride'

Check out how Abhishek & Rekha's life unfolded...read the full article on 'The Sari Clad Bride'. Click on the link or copy and paste it to your browser.

http://thesaricladbride.com/2011/08/come-fall-in-love-bollywood-style/

Zobia's Bridal shower @ Farah's house

Zobia's Bridal Party June, 2011

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM EACH OTHER...

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Due to the very nature of the wedding, whatever I do will be magnified so my first tip is to…

1.Tread Lightly - I don’t impose my personality on the day everything even photographer opinions should always be in deference to the bride and groom and when diplomacy fails humor usually works.

2. Expectations - I like to find out from the bride and groom what is expected of me and if necessary I ask them to tear out pages from magazines showing me the pictures that they like. I let the bride & groom know  what's my style and what I feel comfortable with & that’s what I am happy to reproduce. 

3. Gain an understanding ~ of what happens at a wedding and when. e.g. the legal necessities and also because there are points throughout the service/ceremony which are considered disrespectful if I photograph them. I may also be called upon to act as interim wedding co-coordinator so I need to have an idea of what happens next.

4. Preparation ~ This is a once in a lifetime event and can’t be repeated so I challenge myself with my photography, I PRACTICE! PRACTICE! PRACTICE! (do my homework before each event- visit the venue-find out where the great shots can be taken) I Know my camera inside and out, should my camera fail at a crucial moment then I need to know what to do next. Yes I’m afraid the buck really does stop with me. So I do lots of Practice!

5. Back Up ~ Yes literally! I take a back-up camera & lighting system with me! Should one of my camera fail then I need to have one waiting in the wings! Flash cards: I use small denominations of fast & reliable flash cards but incase if one fails then I haven’t lost a great deal of imagery I normally carry plenty of 4GB cards with me. As soon as I can upload the images that I have taken to a laptop or portable hard drive then I know that they are safe! (I also back-up each and every pictures with second flash card as I take pictures)

6. Familarize ~ Myself with the inner circle I should have the advantage here but if I don’t find out who the chief bridesmaid and best man are, I try and be on first name terms with both should I need anything I need to be able to ask them. It's also your job to introduce me to your closest family members so I don't miss their pictures.

7. Timings ~ What time is the bride getting ready, would she like some prep shots, how long does it take to get to the venue, I  need to allow myself plenty of time, what time is the groom getting ready and do I need to take photographs of that. How long to get between the two. As I can’t be in two places at once get someone to drive me between the bride and groom or alternatively delegate the photographs to one of the groomsmen. (additional professional photographers are available at extra cost)

8. Where ~ yes you guessed it where I have to be and when. I make the list next to the timings:

Bride Prep – Address on the Day – Time to be there

Groom Prep – Address on the Day – Time to be there

Ceremony Venue Time to be there, a postcode is not enough I have this address memorized for the day.

I make myself known to the Imam/Pundit/Officiant/Registrar/Priest/Vicar/Rabbi on the day they may look to advise that they have set up a photograph for me and will be looking to take their queues from me. They may also have strict rules about what I can and can’t photograph, if needs be I negotiate but I don’t get bogged down in it. Hint No-one likes being blinded by flash:) 

9. Presentation ~ Once I have all the images together I burn them to disk for the bride and grooms return from honeymoon or (they are usually ready within two weeks).

10. Enjoy It ~ I truly enjoy seeing the smile on brides & grooms face.

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Uncle Bob vs. A Professional Wedding Photographer

Uncle Bob vs. A Professional Wedding Photographer

We like Uncle Bob. We really do. He’s a great guy and everyone loves being around him. He tells great jokes and can even do a few magic tricks at parties. He’s the guy we all look forward to seeing at Thanksgiving.

Uncle Bob rocks.

But what do you say if he offers to photograph your wedding?

It sounds pretty good. He has a really expensive camera, and he says that he won’t even charge you. It will be his wedding present!

Awesome. It sounds too good to be true! And it’s totally understandable to consider it. After all, who wouldn’t like to shave a few thousand dollars off their wedding budget?

However…

The problem with this scenario is that many clients have the same expectations of Uncle Bob as they do with the professional images they see in the wedding magazines. After all, anybody can be a photographer, right? And if that’s true, why not save the money and put it towards something else?

It’s true that anyone can press a shutter, but it’s a wholly different thing to have them deliver professional quality images at a wedding. Wedding photographer is considered by many to be one of the most difficult, challenging, and high-pressure photography jobs. You have to be master of multiple photography disciplines, and you have no luxury of a re-shoot if things don’t turn out.

So what are the REAL differences between Uncle Bob and a professional? Why should you have much lower expectations from hiring Uncle Bob? What advantages does a professional have?

We decided to outline, in a lighthearted way, the differences between what to expect from Uncle Bob vs. a professional wedding photographer:

PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE
Uncle Bob: Takes wonderful pictures of flowers and his kids at the playground. Brings his camera on vacation. Took a community college photography workshop about 5 years ago. Favorite camera setting is “Auto.” Enjoys discussing the comparative merits of various cameras on internet message boards. Doesn’t see the need to spend $450 for an external flash because his camera has a pop-up flash.	Professional: Averages 3,000 to 10,000 images every week. Knows how to shoot in all situations: dark caves, sunny beaches, large churches, windowless mosque, in the rain, and in the snow. Can quickly adjust camera settings blindfolded. Adept at using ambient light, bounced flash, fill flash, and off-camera lighting. Understands the principles of photojournalism, portrait photography, creative posing, and composition. Is up to date on modern wedding photography styles and techniques. Belongs to professional wedding organizations.  Lives, breathes, and sleeps wedding photography.
WEDDING EXPERIENCE
Uncle Bob: Has attended a few family weddings. Loves dancing to “We Are Family.” Tends to takes snapshots only of friends and family that he knows. If the wedding pictures don’t turn out, oh well.	Professional: Shoots 30 to 50 (or more) weddings per year. Can show you multiple examples of wedding galleries from past clients. Has enough experience to help your whole wedding day run smoothly. Has dealt with a myriad of wedding scenarios including Mosques, churches, backyards, castles, ballrooms, beaches, and parks. Has shot small weddings, large weddings, traditional, modern, unconventional, offbeat, and everything in between. Knows the flow of a wedding day and can anticipate where to be, what to capture, and can adjust to the unexpected. Can provide valuable advice on your timetable and recommend family group shots. Realizes future livelihood relies on delivering high quality images.
EQUIPMENT
Uncle Bob: Oftentimes will have a new top of the line pro camera, but hasn’t fully explored (or understood) all of its features. Has one or two consumer grade zoom lenses. Might have a flash, but always uses it pointed straight ahead, set to Auto of course. Has shot a couple of hundred images with it.	Professional: Has invested $10′s of thousands of dollars in multiple pro camera bodies, an extensive collections of lenses, flashes, battery packs and other peripheral equipment. Has shot hundreds of thousands of images and knows the equipment inside and out. Refreshes all equipment on an ongoing basis. Has all equipment cleaned, adjusted, and calibrated on an annual basis.
BACKUP EQUIPMENT
Uncle Bob: Cell phone camera. Could borrow a point-and-shoot from another guest in a pinch.	Professional: Carries at LEAST one complete pro-level backup kit (camera/lenses/flash) in case of equipment failure. Most pros carry triple or more redundant systems because you just never know what could happen.
POST PRODUCTION
Uncle Bob: Uploads the images to his Flickr account. Some of them are crooked or not exposed properly. Burns the images to a CD.	Professional: Has invested thousands of dollars in high end computers and image editing software. Through years of experience has mastered the end-to-end workflow including capturing, downloading, culling, editing, uploading, burning, printing and album creation. Attended workshops on perfecting the image, removing blemishes, adjusting exposure, enhancing colors and contrast, and final presentation. Dedicated to creating heirloom quality images for your family to enjoy for generations.
INSURANCE
Uncle Bob: Umm…	Professional: Carries the proper business insurance including liability insurance. Some venues will not allow your photographer to shoot without a Certificate of Insurance. Even if they will, should a guest trip over a piece of the photographer’s equipment, without proper liability insurance you could be financially responsible.
CONTRACT
Uncle Bob: Contract?	Professional: Provides a contract which outlines all relevant facts on the services and products provided, and at what cost to the client. A good contract will help to reduce any misunderstandings between what the client thinks is included (8 hours, prints, album, etc.), and what the photographer promises to provide.
PRINTS AND ALBUMS
Uncle Bob: Gets his prints from Costco or Walmart. Unlikely to provide an album. If he does, his selection is limited because most high quality album produces only work with professional photographers.	Professional: Has access to the highest quality professional photo labs. These labs have professionally calibrated machines and use higher quality, thicker paper for their prints. They also offer more options for print finishes and surfaces. Works with high-end album manufacturers who only sell to professional photographers.

You can trust High Dynamic Photography to be your event professional photographer. 
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Month of May Special

Take advantage of  this month special until May 31st, 2011 (Some restriction apply)

PACKAGE 1:    $2,495 for the first day and $900 for each additional day. (5 hours/day)

                      

                      This package includes:

                    - 12X12 square Italian leather cover fine art book (up to 30 pages)

                    - One enlargement (16X20 OR 20X20)

                    - Portrait session on the wedding day

                    - 2 copies of edited DVD for each day.

PACKAGE 2:    $3,195 for the first day and $800 for each additional day. (5-6 hours/day)

SPECIAL BONUS: Sign up before May 31st, 2011 & receive a complimentary engagement Photo session &  guest sign-in book -  (Together total value of over $900).

- You will receive either 8X12 (30) page Italian hard cover or a 9X13 (25) pages spanish leather bound album (Your choice) with selected engagement edited photos for guest to sign at your event. 

     

                      

                      This package includes:

                    - Complimentary outdoor engagement session  (Up to 3 hours)

                    - 14X14 square OR 12X16 Vertical Italian any cover fine art book (up to 40 pages)

                    - Customized 'Save-the-Date' template

                    - Customized 'Thank you' card template. 

                    - Portrait session on the wedding day

                    - One enlargement for each day (16X20 OR 20X20)

                    - All of your high resolution Images on a CD (Copyright free)

                    - 2 copies of edited DVD & one Blu Ray for each day.

                   

PACKAGE 3: $3,995 for the first day and $900 for each additional day. (6-7 hours/day)

SPECIAL BONUS:  Sign up before May 31st, 2011 & receive additional album. These are addition to what listed below in the package

- One- 8X12 size hard cover hand made Italian album. OR

- Two 6X8 hard cover hand made Italian albums. OR

- Four 4X5 hard cover hand made italian albums

                     This package includes:

                   - Complimentary outdoor engagement session  (Up to 3 hours)

                   - You get to pick one album:

                                               1) 14X18 (Vertical book)  OR

                                               2) 16X16 (Square book) OR

                                               3) 18X14 (Horizontal book)

                                    

 You also get...

                   - Customized ' Save-the-date' card template

                   - Customized up to 20 page guest sign-in book with your images OR Fine art image in a

                     16X20 frame for guest to sign at the entrance.  

                   - Customized 'Thank you' card template

                   - Portrait session on the wedding day                  

                   - One enlargements for each day

                   - 2 copies of edited DVD & one Blu Ray for each day 

                   - All of your high resolution Images on a CD (Copyright free)

                   - Online password protected gallery for your guest to view(up to six months)

                   - Slide show of your images on a CD. 

                   - Online album proofing & Sharing with friends & Family

PACKAGE 4: $5,295 for the first day and $900 for each additional day. (6-7 hours/day)

SPECIAL BONUS:  Sign up before May 31st, 2011 & receive additional albums

These are addition to what listed below in the package

- One- 8X12 size hard cover hand made Italian album. OR

- Two 6X8 hard cover hand made Italian albums. OR

- Four 4X5 hard cover hand made italian albums

                     This package includes:

                   - Complimentary outdoor engagement session  (Up to 4 hours - Can be divided in  to 2

                     different days)

                   - You get to pick 2 albums

                                               1) 14X18 & 8X12 (Vertical book)  OR

                                               2) 16X16 & 9.5X9.5 (Square book) OR

                                               3) 18X14 & 12X8 (Horizontal book)

                                    

 You also get...

                   - Customized ' Save-the-date' card template

                   - Customized up to 20 page guest sign-in book with your images OR Fine art image in a

                     16X20 frame for guest to sign at the entrance.  

                   - Customized 'Thank you' card template

                   - Two enlargements for first day and 1 for each additional day

                   - 2 copies of edited DVD & one Blu Ray for each day 

                   - All of your high resolution Images on a CD (Copyright free)

                   - Online password protected gallery for your guest to view(up to six months)

                   - Slide show of your images on a CD. 

                   - Online album proofing & Sharing with friends & Family

PACKAGE 5 : $10,000  -  Covers up to 2 to 3 days of event (7- 8 hours a day) - Include Video & Photography

This is an exclusive package for discerning clients who want nothing but the best with a high end design albums & fine art timeless museum prints.  

Please stop by our studio for more details.                      

CUSTOM PACKAGES CAN BE CREATED TO SUITE YOUR NEED & BUDGET

*Any alteration in packages is considered a custom package and as with any custom packages prices may vary.

- Destination weddings are welcome

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