Jamie Zanotti Photography consists of... me. Jamie Zanotti. Yours truly. ;0) So when you hire me to capture your wedding, I will be your photographer! But I always bring a second photographer, and I wanted to share a bit about them with you today!
First off, let me just say that every wedding collection I offer includes the services of a second photographer, so you get twice the coverage! Between the two of us, we can literally be in two places at once to capture that many more details and once-in-a-lifetime moments! For example, take Sara and Jordan's memorable first look...
Sarah was standing on the bridge, awaiting Jordan's approach. But instead, a huge group of kids on campus for a day camp or something appeared out of nowhere! And they crossed the bridge, while Jordan waited. An inexperienced photographer might have simply jumped out of the way to wait for the first look, but Amber knew that this unexpected passage of kids was the real story. And even though I was clear across the bridge and unable to communicate with her, I knew she knew. And I knew she was fast enough to switch up her settings and capture the charging crowd... Together, we were able to fully tell the story as it happened.
My view:
Amber's view:
Another example of the benefit of having two photographers is when it comes to the groom and groomsmen... Since I would trust any of my second photographers to capture my own wedding, I am completely confident in their ability to capture the groom and groomsmen getting ready, plus get portraits of the guys. This leaves me free to devote my attention entirely to the bride and her bridesmaids! Here's an example of what Ashley was capturing of Doug and the guys:
...while I was back at the house with Julie and the girls:
I have to brag a bit on my second photographers. In fact, I need to come up with a new word to describe them. They're not secondary in any way. They're dear friends, and talented photographers whom I would trust to capture my own wedding. "Assistant photographer" doesn't come close to describing what these ladies bring to the table! "Co-photographer" doesn't roll off the tongue super well, but that's really what they are. I love being part of a team, and creatively collaborating! I think the images we produce together are that much better for the joint effort.
Now, Ashley and Amber are just two examples. To this point, one of them has been available to shoot every wedding I've done with me. Of course, I'd be thrilled if that was always the case! But I'm blessed to have several more peers I look forward to collaborating with, when that time comes. When you hire me, you can trust that I'll be bringing someone that I partner well with-- someone that has the skill and presence of a photographer I'd trust to capture my own day.
To book a wedding or session, e-mail me at jamie.zanotti@gmail.com
