Vendor Spotlight: Eve Traetto Photography

Gotta love Christmas Season folks. Lots of shopping, baking, parties and....delayed blog posts...my apologies! However, good things come to those who wait and do I have a GREAT vendor for you to check out: Eve Traetto Photography. I had the best time working with Eve at the wedding of Jennifer and Sheldon Colborne-Lewis earlier this year. Jennifer is a photographer herself (Jen Shoots Weddings) and both her and Eve own and operate Sensational Wedding Vendors. But, this post is 'All about Eve' (couldn't help myself.).

I absolutely love Eve's style and spirit. She blends in so well with the guests that she has the opportunity to really capture the best natural shots of the wedding.

Read on for our interview with Eve:

How did you decide photography was what you wanted to do?

Photography was always a hobby of mine growing up, i was rarely without a camera. Then i was lucky that my school offered it as a course and i had an amazing teacher that really pushed me to follow it as a career, so that's exactly what i did. I couldn't be happier!

How did the company get started?

I moved from the UK to Canada about 4 years ago and started working for an advertising agency. I hated working there, it was boring and not at all creative. I figured the only way i would get to photograph what i wanted would be start my own business and it's been growing ever since.

What equipment do you use?

I use mainly all Canon equipment my primary shooting camera at the moment is my Canon 5D MII but for fun i play around with my Bronicas and Holga cameras.

What sets you apart from other photographers?

I am professional but laid back, i don't have as many restrictions as other photographers seem to. I understand that standard photography packages don't always work for everyone and i work with my clients to see what works for them. I also, like to get a good feel of what my clients are looking for and involve their personalities in the images and not just what happens to be the current trend.

What tips can you give a couple to help them make the best choice in photographers?

The number one tip is to connect with your photographer, especially for a wedding as you will be with them all day. If you choose someone who you don't mesh with it will show in your photographs. You want someone who will put you at ease and you can have fun with. If budget is an issue don't just choose someone who has the best price as you might end up regretting not spending a little bit more. More photographers are offering this now but make sure you get all of your high res images on a disk as always having to print through your photographer can get very expensive when their printing rates are sky high. This way you also have all digital copies of your images and not just a proof book.

What are important questions that a couple should ask a photographer before booking?

If the person you are meeting with will actually be your photographer on the day, some studios just send out whoever is available, so you want to make sure the work you are looking at is the person who will be taking your photographs. Just be smart, make sure everything that you are expecting from the photographer is written down in a contract and signed by all parties.

Are there any misconceptions that couples have, that you'd like to clear up?

I guess that just because a family member or a friend has a good camera that they will be ok to take the pictures at your wedding. Yes they have a good camera but they probably are shooting on auto and even if they are not they don't have the experience that other photographers have or perhaps even the creative eye.

Do you feel it is important for a couple to hire a Wedding Coordinator? Why?

Oh yes very important! There are so many things that could not quite go to plan on a wedding day and if you don't hire a planner then the wedding couple are the ones that have to deal with it which can really stress them out. Coordinators are trained to deal with these issues and are usually prepared for anything!

Are there any special promotions you have going on right now?

Right now we have a special deal for winter weddings (off season now until April) from 25% to 50% off and contact me for more details!

Thank you Eve. I look forward to working together in 2011!

Contact Eve: Eve Traetto Photography
www.traettophotography.com