Let's Make beautiful Photos together

Modern Art Photograph offers, wedding photography, engagement photos, bridal photos and family photography.

If you like the photography you see and have a different type of project in mind, please reach out and we can see about putting something together.

If you like the photography you see here and would like to have something similar for yourself the next step would be to confirm availability. Booking your event asks a 50% deposit.

Experience, of hundreds of weddings and other photoshoots photographed offers you security that your photoshoot will be handled with the same care and attention as all of the past clients.

Photojournalist technique added to each photo shoot offers an element of storytelling overview into your collection of photos. See your photos from the vantage point of the big picture rather than a collection of posed portraits.

Email is best, rk@modernartphotograph.com

For wedding photos I ask $250 per hour and a deposit of 50% to book the date

For non wedding I ask a flat fee of $399

For wedding photos I provide all images within two weeks or less.

For non wedding 1-3 days.

My personality is calm, carefree, and ready for a laugh on every photoshoot. Everything always works out for the best.

My work ethic is unmatched. I am uncomfortable being idle on a shoot. There is always more to do.

Every family is different, Every event is different.

In general on a full day wedding

I usually arrive about 1 hour before formal attire. I photograph people getting ready, overview of the venue, still life photos of the little things that are unique to the day. The dress, the bouquet, things of this nature.

Usually I photograph the final moments of the dress being put into place, corseting the last of the ribbons, putting boutonnieres on jackets.

Typically there is a first look. Some couples prefer to have all the photos taken for couples photos, family and wedding party early. Having the work out of the way allows more time to be present during the reception. Some couples prefer to have the ceremony be the first look. This puts our couples photos, family photos and wedding party photos into the reception time. There is no wrong here. This is the clients choice.

The style of photos taken for couples photos, family photos and wedding party photos will vary from client to client. Some clients prefer more of a portrait. Some clients prefer more of a photojournalist style candid photo. Some clients prefer more of a fine art image. All are fine. Knowing what you prefer is helpful. Some styles just take more time to create. Planning ahead helps here.

The wedding itself is all photographed in the photojournalist style. The object of my work is to document and not to interfere. I typically photograph the ceremony from around the back and sides and some from the middle of the typical western ceremony. A long lens works best here. Not all ceremonies can be photographed this way. Some wedding ceremonies are a little more involved or wild and they require the photographer to be physically close to what is happening, a telephoto lens cannot work for all ceremonies. I am happy to get as close to the event as possible without distracting from experience of the guests.

The reception is generally photographed in the same method. The photojournalist approach with the telephoto lens is the best way as far as I have found. If the reception becomes more wild it asks for a wider lens and to be closer to the action.

The events of the reception are different for each family. Cake cutting, speeches, formal dancing are most common with photo session for the couple at some point along the way. Lots of couple choose sunset depending on the time of year.

My photo editing is about 2 weeks for wedding and 1-3 days for non wedding.

Part 1, Edit to remove the imperfect. Half blinked eyes, duplicate photos, unflattering images must go.

Part 2, Color correct to a nice warm tone that flatters. This can be a challenge under some lighting conditions, stained glass of a church or mixed light from the window and interior light source. Good work takes time.

Part 3, Photoshop flaws and crop to complement the subject.

Part 4, convert images from raw to jpeg, upload to the server and deliver the links to the client.

Photos are available in a download or a sires of downloads in about 2 weeks from a wedding or 1-3 days from a non wedding photo shoot. This all depends on how many events and photoshoots there are to be edited in the cue before your event. Off season events are available pretty quickly. Mid summer events can take a little time. Thanks for understanding.

Yes, you can use your photos, all of your photos in high resolution any way you like. Print, edit, upload, they are your photos please enjoy them as you like.