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words of thanks
from my couples
“Tara is incredible! Her communication was great throughout the whole planning process and she was so pleasant to work with. The entire day of the wedding, Tara beautifully balanced coaching the wedding party on exactly what to do to get the perfect shots, staying nearly invisible to guests (but somehow captured every picture from the perfect angle??), and maintaining positive energy through all the chaos.
The pictures turned out even better than I could have imagined, with even the smallest details and moments captured perfectly. I recommend Antiquity Photography to anyone and everyone!!”
“Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being our wedding photographer! Our photos are stunning and you captured our day so perfectly. We can’t wait to relive our wedding day over and over by looking through all the pictures. You are so talented and were such a sweet person to work with. You made every moment feel so easy and effortless. We could not have asked for a better photographer. It was truly a pleasure getting to know you and we cannot wait to work with you again in the future. Thanks for being a part of our special day!”
“Thank you so much for making our wedding day truly special. You went above and beyond to capture every special and breath taking moment. While the day was a whirlwind and blur, we are absolutely blown away by your work and elated to have every amazing moment of the day in our album. We are incredibly grateful to your commitment, dedication, and support to help pull off the most memorable day of our lives. Thank you for everything!”
“Thank you so much for everything you did to make our day so perfect. We always joke that our photog. was “hard core” because you were out in the rain, crawling under tables, anything to get the perfect shot. And, OMG, you got the best shots. We get compliments all the time on our beautiful picutres. We will definitely be using you again in the future. Thank you again! ”
“Thank you for capturing all the special moments form our day. You truly are talented and the sweetest photographer. Thank you for staying the extra hours and putting up with our large wedding party! We couldn’t have picked a better photographer. We wish you all the best and will recommend you to other couples.”
“Besides my husband, Tara being my photographer was the best part of my wedding. Cannot express enough that she is a magician with a camera. EVERY. SINGLE. PICTURE. was incredible & to top it off she is extremely personable and easy to work with. My photos look straight out of a magazine!”
“Tara is a QUEEN at what she does. I know everyone is supposed to feel amazing on their wedding day (and I did) but Tara’s work made me feel like a beauty queen! Tara has the best personality and was so awesome to work with. Even when things during the wedding got a little hectic, Tara was there to keep it together and help us stay on our feet! I was so impressed with Tara’s work! I had quite the large wedding party (including 4 little ones, one of them stealing a golf cart haha) and Tara just kept everything going, snapping the best moments, never missing a beat! I am so obsessed with her work, she is a true TALENT!”
“We honestly cannot thank you enough for making our wedding photos truly beautiful and one of a kind! They are simply stunning! You have such a gift. The first time we sat down together to look through each photo, we laughed, we cried, we were mesmerized. We were so blessed to have you as part of our day and we have these beautiful memories to hold forever! Thank you ever so much!”
“Over the holidays, Molly and Thomas brought us the parents’ wedding alubm. Wow~ it is stunning and unbelievably beautiful. We knew form our first call, to the engagement session, to the wedding day, to finalizing the albums, that you were the consummate professional and your work beyond exceptional. It was such a pleasure working with you.
Now we have a wedding day keepsake to treasure for years to come. We feel so fortunate to have chosen you as our photographer to capture Molly and Thomas’ special day. We can’t begin to thank you enough.”
“What can I say about Antiquity Photography that would begin to express how incredible Tara Betz is with her craft. She truly has a God-given talent! The way she can see a picture unfold, the positioning she uses, the final edits of the pictures- everything was beautiful! I knew long before I even met my husband that if I ever was to get married, I wanted to use her- so I was thrilled that it worked out! A lot of my friends and classmates worked with Tara and I’ve honestly never seen more beautiful pictures! You can tell that Tara loves what she does and loves being a part of the day. In fact, before I even officially booked Tara, she helped me research venues and dates. I mean, what photographer goes out of their way to help you find a date and location! She even suggested a DJ- who was incredible! It is evident this profession is not just a job for her, Tara truly cares about the entire experience for the couple. Book her with confidence! You will be thrilled that you did!”
“Tara is just simply AMAZING! Her work is fabulous and to say that we are so pleased with our engagement and wedding photos is an understatement. She goes above and beyond and this really shows in her work. She welcomed our puppy, Josie into both shoots for us without any hesitation. Tara, thank you again for everything! You are the BEST!”
“We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer to work with. We loved spending time with you and we love all our photos.”
“Dave and I wanted to thank you for photographing our wedding. Your work is absolutely gorgeous. We were blown away by the images.”
“Thank you!! Thank you!! We really cannot thank you enough for your amazing photography skills! You captured every moment perfectly! Thank you for all your suggestions and staying patient with me. You are an extremely talented photographer!”
“Mike and I would like to thank you for being there to document our engagement and wedding day so beautifully! You were able to capture so many great memories from the day and we are so appreciative!”
“Thank you for capturing our wedding day in such a beautiful way. We were elated when you agreed to shoot our wedding last year. Your professionalism and class do not go unnoticed. Thanks again!”
“As our first anniversary draws closer, we have been remembering our wedding day and wanted to thank you for capturing it so beautifully. We look at our photos all the time and are always impressed with how well you managed despite the blustery winds and some uncooperative guests. We feel so grateful to have found such a wonderful and talented photographer to capture our special day. We will always treasure the photos.”
Choosing the right
Wedding PhotographyPackage
The first step in the wedding process is making sure that your date is available. A limited number of weddings are accepted each year to ensure that the highest quality is maintained. The next step is to figure out what type of coverage will be best for your wedding, As an engaged couple, it can be hard to know exactly what kind of coverage you need. I will work with you to help you figure out the amount of coverage that will work best for your wedding. All of my packages include the edited images on a beautifully packaged flash drive along with a Print Release to the images. The Print Release allows you to make your own photo prints and products. Antiquity Photography's wedding packages can also include additional products like engagement sessions or wedding albums. If one of my packages doesn't exactly fit your needs, have no worries. We can work together to create the perfect custom package.
It is up to the individual couple whether they would like to do an engagement session. I recommend doing one for a variety of reasons. The biggest advantage is that it lets us get the chance to know one another better. I love creating lasting relationships with my couples. Seeing how you interact with one another prior to the wedding helps me better serve you on your wedding day. I can also get a feel for certain angles that you like or don't like, your personal style and I get to hear all about your love story and the proposal! Many couples use photos from their engagement session throughout their wedding decor and also create guestbook albums featuring their images.
If you'd like to work with me, becoming an Antiquity bride is simple and straightforward and everything can be done online. Of course, I'd love to meet with you in person too if you'd like and you can always reach me on the phone or text me at 570.495.0799
Tips for Making the Most of Your
Wedding Photography
When choosing a venue, think about more aspects than just a beautiful reception space. If the wedding will be outside, pay attention to where the ceremony will take place. Will the guests be looking directly into the sun? Will the light hit the bride's face, but not the groom's? If it rains, is there a good option for moving the ceremony under a tent or indoors? Is there a nice spot for the bride and her girls and the groom and his guys to get ready or will you have to get ready at a hotel or home? These are all factors that directly affect your wedding photographs.
Some of my favorite photos are taken during the preparation process of the wedding day. The space that the bride and groom get prepared in are important. A good space will be free of clutter and ideally have some large windows producing great natural light. Think outside the box. If you won't be getting ready at a venue, consider choosing a beautiful bed & breakfast over a hotel. The decor is usually beautiful and you have a whole house to utilize rather than just a small room.
Prioritize your ceremony. It's easy to get caught up in the details of the day like decor, centerpieces, and seating arrangements. Remember that the day is about your marriage and the ceremony is the most important part. I encourage brides to really focus on and be present during the ceremony. Consider writing your own vows or having a special moment during the ceremony that is symbolic of you as a couple. Let all your worries fade away and just relish that moment when you are walking down the aisle to meet the love of your life!
Limit alcohol consumption before and directly after the ceremony. This is advice not so much for the bride and groom, but the bridal party. Things tend to run much more smoothly when the bridal party is alert and able to pay attention to direction for the bridal party photos. Once formal photos are over, by all means, let them celebrate!
Consider using uplighting in the reception space. It can totally transform a room and pull your color scheme together. The lighting in the background is also great for photos as it adds some color and interest.
Once the reception begins, just focus on having fun! The majority of photos from there on out will be candid. Celebrate, laugh, and dance the night away. If you'd like a few night photos, we'll sneak away for just a few minutes to make some gorgeous shots. After we finish the night shots, just take a few minutes to yourselves and enjoy the fact that you are now Mr. and Mrs. !