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Did you know your photographer is the vendor you’ll spend the most time with on your wedding day? So, it’s a good idea to get to learn about your wedding photographer to make sure you “click” (pun intended), because that’s when the magic really happens! Keep reading to see why couples choose Bianca from Pari Studio to capture their wedding day.
Let’s start with your name and a little about you first shall we?
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Sounds great! Okay, hello! My name is Bianca, I’m the lead photographer, designer, marketer, accountant, social media poster, and any other title you could think of that keeps Pari Studio in motion. I come from a big blended and extended family, married to by best friend and mother to two sweet girls.
What does Pari Studio mean?
What’s in a name?... “Pari” is an Armenian word meaning “good” which is how I feel when I have a camera in my hand and I’m capturing your love story. Creating magic with you during your wedding journey gives me all the warm and fuzzies, and hearing how much you love and enjoy them puts me in a really GOOD place. I love that the images I capture do the same thing for you and bring forth those good feelings of happy memories and love when you look back on your images.
How long have you been capturing weddings?
I captured my first wedding in 2014, and I’ve been in love with them ever since!
Why do you love capturing weddings?
Wedding days are these beautiful time capsules of your love, and bring together all of the important people in your lives. I love the range of emotions: from a father giving away his not-so-little-girl, the unexpected bridal party entrances, the belly laughs during speeches, to all of those tender moments in between.
Speaking from experience, there is SO MUCH happening on your wedding day that you don’t even get to see, and I love the moments when you’re looking through your images you’re able to see the laughs, the hugs and the details from your day that you may have missed. There’s so much joy, love and excitement on wedding days and I love being there to capture all of those emotions for you.
What is the typical Pari Studio couple like?
The typical Pari Studio couple is fun-loving, lighthearted, love to laugh and have a clear vision for their wedding. They’ve chosen all the right vendors to make those dreams a reality and they know I will capture their wedding to the fullest, so they can relax and just enjoy the day!
What’s the best way for a couple to reach out to Pari Studio for wedding day coverage?
The best way for couples to get started is by filling out the contact form at www.pari-studio.com/contact where they’ll receive a quick email from me and I’ll reach out to set up a time for a quick phone or video call so we can get to know each other a little better and see if we’re meant to be!
What types of weddings have you captured? Do you have a preference?
Throughout my wedding career I’ve been able to capture everything from intimate beach and backyard weddings to lavishly decorated halls. That being said, I don’t have a preference, I love them all because each wedding is unique to each couple which is what makes them so exciting and fun to capture!
How would you describe your photography style?
I’m a traditional wedding photographer, but couples can expect their wedding day to be captured through a mix of traditional and candid images. For more formal photos I will pose and direct them to achieve the right look, and use a variety of prompts to create genuine interactions.
I’m also very stealthy and always looking at their guests for embraces, laughs and real connections so when the couple looks through their albums, and admire their wall art, they’ll be able to relive those emotions and moments from their wedding day.
How would you describe your editing style?
The best way to describe my editing style would be true to colour, vibrant and warm. I don’t really venture into the “light and airy” or “dark and moody” look, however, there are exceptions to every rule! Sometimes the location and lighting is better suited to slightly different edit than my usual style. The one thing you can be certain of is that you will love your images, and your gallery will match the Pari Studio look and feel.
What can couples expect as you capture their wedding day?
My goal is to help couples feel comfortable and have fun so they can enjoy their wedding day. We’ll follow their timeline and shot list to make sure we capture their must have images and if time allows, one of my absolute favourite things to create on a wedding day is a creative lighting photo. Whether it’s a couple’s portrait with coloured lights, or a Vogue style family/bridal party image, it’s one thing that I love to sneak in if your timeline allows it!
Why should couples choose Pari Studio to capture their wedding day?
There are three reasons couples should choose me to capture their wed-ding day: my personality, my prep work and my skills!
Just a heads up, I’m going to do my best to make sure we’re having a good time on their wedding day. I don’t believe in adding extra stress, and I’ll always try to be a calm, steady anchor throughout the day.
Even though I’m a roll-with-the-punches kind of woman, a clear and organized schedule is KEY on a wedding day! They’re only going to do this once, so I make sure to reach out throughout the wedding process with questionnaires or calls to answer my questions leading up to their wedding. Their important people become MY important people on their wedding day, so determining what and who is incredibly important to the couple and their must have images is a big part of my plan. That helps me be aware and ready for when those moments happen.
And lastly, my photo skills! Whether I’m in the middle of the action, looking for stolen candid moments, or recreating a few of their must-have images, I’m always on the move looking for photo opportunities on their wedding day. My goal will always be to create some truly epic images to hang in that space they’ve been saving for the perfect photo, and capturing those sweet candid moments that work great in an album. Plus I love diving into my bag of tricks and trying something new!
What can couples expect from your wedding collections?
It can be overwhelming to decide what you need for your wedding day coverage, and the items you’d like to create with those images, and with that in mind I’ve put together 3 carefully crafted wedding collections!
Wedding Collections start at $2,700 + HST with most couples spending around $3,500. All three of our packages include an engagement session, a personal gallery and online store. Packages also include a 32GB crystal USB with a custom case, wall art and albums depending on the package they decide to pick, with additional products available through their personal store.
How long will it take for couples to receive their gallery?
I’m so excited to get started on their photos and can’t wait for couples to see them as soon as possible. Engagement galleries are typically delivered between 2 to 4 weeks from their session, and wedding galleries are typically delivered between 8 to 16 weeks from the wedding day.
Why do gallery delivery times vary?
I personally edit your photos to maintain the quality standards I set for Pari Studio, and I don’t like to rush the editing process, so delivery times will vary depending on how many weddings and sessions are already in my editing queue.
What can couples expect to see in their gallery?
Couples can expect to see all of their edited images in colour and black and white, and their photos organized into groups to make reliving your wedding day easier. Couples will also be able to access their own personal store through their gallery where they can create albums, prints and wall art from the comfort of their couch!
Is there anything else you’d like to tell couples planning their wedding?
Well, I’d like to say congratulations on your engagement and wedding planning! Hopefully I’ve been able to answer any questions they may have, but if there’s anything I’ve missed they can always send an email to me at info@paristudio.com.
