Meet Our Wedding Vendor of the Week: Cali Ashton Photography
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
"Now that's a couple in love!" That's what I said to my friend after leaving my meeting with Nyk and Cali of Cali Ashton Photography. Their newlywed love is sweet, pure, and unafraid of onlookers; a love I wish for all of my ABG couples. They truly care for one another and aren't afraid to express it non-verbally and subtly, which is probably why they are so great at capturing emotion via photos. They are also truly committed to the couples they photograph and their long term success together. They want your marriage to be as special as your wedding day.
Meet them and you will agree that they are a special hubby/wife photography couple. I'm honored to introduce you to them today.
About Cali Ashton Photography:
Main Contact: Nyk Huber
Phone Number: 615-598-6331
Email Address: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Website: http://caliashtonphotography.com/
Follow them via Twitter: @CaliAshtonPhoto
Become a Facebook fan: www.facebook.com/caliashtonphotography
How many years have you been in business? 4
How did you get started in weddings?
Weddings were always something that seemed overwhelming as a photographer at first. It wasn't until we really started to hone in on what we were most passionate about that we realized that wedding photography was right up our alley. We love photography, but even more than that we love people and we love capturing a story. When Cali and I started taking on weddings we fell in love with not only the impact we had on other people's lives but the impact they had on ours!
What do you like most about weddings?
What a hard question! Really though, the thing we like most about weddings is the marriage. Their story is one that will last beyond the wedding day and we love being there to make sure they remember that day just like it happened.
What’s your favorite wedding picture and why? Why?
Aside from our own wedding pictures, it changes all the time. We give our couples all their photos for them to put up on Facebook and as a photographer it sometimes confuses me when they pick a photo of themselves as their profile picture that I never would have picked. For the longest time I was dumbfounded, they weren't bad pictures but out of all the ones we gave them they weren't the best. One day it hit me.They see something in those pictures that I don't see, something that reflects their relationship that I couldn't possibly know about. All the creative processes and rules to photography that make a great photo "great" take the back burner when our brides see something in a photo of them that captures their feelings for one another. Those photos have become my favorite! Here are a couple others I really like too!
What is your service philosophy?
Keep the focus on the marriage, not a wedding event that ends when the bride and groom make their exit. Cali and I remember a lot about our wedding day and we know some of those special moments wouldn't have been the same if a photographer was in our face flashing away. We know when to put the camera down and allow those private moments to remain private. We also use zoom lenses to get those sweet moments from far away so we aren't altering the atmosphere by snapping those shots.
What are your strengths compared to others in your category? Why should a bride hire you?
Man, we know a lot of great wedding photographers and I wouldn't say we're better than any of them! Each photographer has their style and that makes a big difference in why a bride should choose a photographer for her wedding. Cali and I have a very photojournalistic approach to wedding photography. We get those 'posed' shots that the family wants but specialize on getting all the detail shots of the day. Being a young husband and wife team has done wonders for us in getting close to the bride and groom. Cali spends the first half of the day with the bride getting shots of them putting on their makeup and getting ready and I hang with the groom and do the same (minus the makeup). We are both real laid back and love to have fun and click real quick with the wedding party, I can't imagine doing anything else. What a great life!
Who are your 5 favorite Nashville wedding vendors – helpfulness, professionalism, style?
Oh man, there are so many. I think for us the location is what stands out the most. Front Porch Farms, Traveller's Rest, the Sam Davis Home, Chef's Market Weddings & Special Events
About the Author:
Ashley of Ashley's Bride Guide
Hey - I'm Ashley! I started AshleysBrideGuide.com to give Nashville brides, or folks planning a Nashville wedding, a local resource for inspiration and resources. Hope to see you at a bridal show soon! Happy Planning.
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