ele3 Events: July 2009

pictures courtesy Schrader Photography
ele3 had the pleasure of meeting Greg Schrader of Schrader Photography, and what a treat he is! Please enjoy the mini interview!

Q:When did you realize that taking pictures was a passion for you?

A: I have been taking photos all my life. If I had to narrow it down to
a time in my life that the passion for me really took off....it would
be the first time I did a shoot and the mom took one look at the photos of
her daughter and started to cry.

Q:What made you want to take your passion and turn it into a business?

A: To have the ability to do what I love and love what I do! I know
that might sound corny...But it is so true. How many people get to live
their dream job???

Q:What type of style is your photography?

A: Our objective is to make you look the best you have ever looked in
your life, while telling the story of your dream wedding. Of course you
can and should have confidence that we will capture the precious
moments on your big day without direction from you. Our style of photography is
glamorous, fashionable yet classic, and natural at the same time.
We do not pose you on the wedding day; we prompt and direct you in a
way that appears natural. The more you respond to our direction the less we
get involved. We will not interrupt natural magic but we will help
create it if the need arises.

Q:Can you tell us about a typical wedding day for you?

A: Is there such a thing as a typical wedding day??? (laughing...)
Seriously...I approach every wedding that I do with the mind set of
(and I have this written on my office wall) "Shoot as if your life depends
on it...Because it does"!!! If a married couple could only salvage one
item while fleeing their burning home, most would choose their wedding
album. Photos are priceless, celebrating a time in your life where you've
never been happier, never looked better and are sharing the most precious
moments of your life with the people you love most. At Schrader
Photography we don't take this responsibility lightly.

Q:Do you have any advice to readers who still may be looking for a
Photographer?

A: Connectivity!!! You must have a great connection with your
photographer. You have to be able to see their vision for your day and
you must be able to see yourself in front of their lens. These two
things are a must. Couples book Schrader Photography because they want
images that are timeless and synonymous with style and finesse. A team
effort is required to achieve this style. We photograph your wedding
with the end result of your album in mind. Although your initial
investment includes a certain amount of sides/pages, we don't take just
enough photographs to fill the pages you have booked. We can never add
more images later; on the other hand, if we take enough photographs to
fill 100 pages and you only want or can only afford 30 then this is one
of the best problems you can have. Our challenge is to take the best,
most intriguing and evocative photographs on your wedding day. We
always rise to this challenge and present you with the wonderful dilemma of
having too many gorgeous photographs. Your challenge is to resist
buying them all!