On your wedding day, Gary will arrive with an assistant photographer at the agreed-upon location an hour before photos are to begin. The location might be a home, a church or an outdoor garden. Before your arrival, Gary will have scouted the location, taking into account lighting and backdrops, and will begin by taking “get ready” shots. This could include the bride reflecting in the mirror, donning the veil, or the groom pinning the boutonnières. Since each situation is different, Gary customizes photos and locations to suit the needs of the bride and groom. His experience in the wedding field makes Gary a good source of information and he can answer questions about almost any situation that might arise.

Gary likes to document the little things, like the back of the bride's gown, or the details of the veil in the bride's hair. His assistant is generally a woman so that any "get ready" shots may be taken modestly, with the bride's permission. He likes to capture the bride and groom laughing and sharing moments with their friends.

The next pictures take place at the ceremony site. Gary and his assistant will assess the location and make note of the best vantage points in order to anticipate the moments as they unfold. Gary always consults with the member of clergy performing the ceremony to coordinate the setup of respectful ceremony photography. When permitted by the clergy, Gary will be positioned at the front of the room in order to get the best pictures possible while remaining out of view of the guests, making little or no impact on the ceremony itself. Gary likes to create his images as if his camera were seeing the event through the eyes of the guests. To provide more photos from different angles, his assistant will set up at the rear of the location, generally at a higher vantage point when possible, to vary the scope and depth of the photos.

Following the ceremony, the bride and groom exit the church. This is one of Gary's favorite times to take emotional, candid photos, since emotions are strong following the ceremony and will show through in photographs. After “hellos” and good wishes, the bride and groom return to the altar for formal portraits. When time permits, variety & creativity can be increased where time is available. Many times, the bride and groom can provide a list of special shots and preferred photos that will help increase efficiency and speed the newlyweds to their reception location.

Once photos are completed, Gary and his assistant will leave the site in advance of the bride and groom so as to be waiting to capture the moment of arrival at the reception site. Gary will contact the Master of Ceremonies, usually the DJ, or the catering manger, to establish a schedule of the events.  From this point on, Gary and his assistant will document the entire reception, paying special attention to the events thought out. They will work with the bride and groom to make sure all events run smoothly and are well documented.

Before the bride and groom enter the reception, Gary likes to set up a second photo session, usually outdoors or at a special location in the hotel or reception setting, to capture romantic and playful photos of a more relaxed nature. These are the images that will be unique to the couple and their wedding day. Since the reception is full of guests waiting to greet the bride and groom, Gary tries to keep this session brief and running smoothly, but finds that the bride and groom tend to enjoy a few moments away from the crowd.

Once the bridal party sits down to dinner, it is customary for Gary and his assistant to eat at the same time as the bride and groom, so that no photo opportunities are missed and the bride and groom are given time together to enjoy their meal.

Careful communication between the DJ or band, caterer, and videographer ensure that the special ceremonies of the day are well anticipated and covered from the best perspectives, with well-planned, supplemental lighting. Of course, the toasts, first dance, bouquet toss and cake cutting events will be documented to create unforgettable images for you to enjoy later on.

As the event winds down, Gary approaches the bride and groom to see that no photos have been missed and that the bride and groom have had a chance to be photographed with the friends and loved ones of their choice.