Beautiful photographs are priceless

Last night at WPPI I attended a talk by photographer Cherie Steinberg-Coté. She moved from Denver to LA four years ago and established a wonderful photography business. She presented this quote in her talk:

'Photographs that capture the essence of your experience become an important part of your personal history that you will undoubtedly share with your children and grandchildren...as you prioritize your finances, do not underestimate the value of photography...Beautiful photographs are priceless.' — Elizabeth Messina Attribution for the quote found online.

This sums up for me exactly why photographs should be a priority in any wedding budget. Time for photographs should also be a priority when reviewing your wedding day schedule. Too often brides and grooms (and their families) rush, rather than enjoy. The result is photographs that are rushed, along with the photographer!

A better approach: Make time for photographs (especially when it involves your family) and savor each moment, each ritual, each smile on your wedding day. — Sean