Tracy Carolyn Photography

They met in a dance troupe ages ago.  Back then, they had no interest in one another.  But over the years, that somehow changed, and Lauren and Felipe became a couple – a really good dancing couple :)  They were married Saturday at Good Shepherd Catholic Church with a reception at the Artwork Network.  The reception featured a mariachi band, their dance troupe friends in full costume, and some pretty incredible dancing by the bride and groom.  What a great party!

I second shot this wedding with Frances Marron, who is always fun to shoot with.  Congrats Lauren + Felipe!

Regardless of who is doing majority of the wedding planning, parents will always have a different set of questions than the bride and groom.  In case it’s helpful, here’s an FAQ of what your parents might want to know.

Do you take family portraits at the wedding? Of course.  While majority of my style involves capturing moments, I insist on taking 20 minutes or so for family portraits.  It’s important to document your family history, and formal photos are the way to do it.  I will take any family photos requested as long as there is ample time allotted to do so.

Will you take photos of the guests? A wedding isn’t just about the bride and groom, it’s also about the people surrounding and supporting them.  I do my best to document the guests at both the ceremony and the reception, so that the photos reflect the entirety of the event – not just the couple.  Most of this is done by taking candid style photos, so if you’d like photos of guests grouped together please ask.

How do I know you’ll show up at our wedding? This is my profession, and I take it seriously.  If I didn’t show up at weddings when I said I would, I couldn’t be in business.  I’m happy to provide references of past happy clients if you want evidence – just ask!

How long have you been in business? I have been shooting weddings professionally for over five years.  This is my full-time job. View full post »