Name: Tony Leonhardt
Business Name: Art by Leonhardt Photography
Website: coming soon!
Facebook: www.facebook.com/artbyleonhardtphotography
Blog: artbyleonhardt.blogspot.com/
Google Plus: gplus.to/artbyleonhardtphotography (Google+ page coming soon!)
What should a bride know about your expertise and experience?
I've been photographing weddings for the past four years, with over 12 years experience with classical black & white photography. I'm trained in both digital and film photography, having earned a Bachelor's degree from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Since moving out to the Seattle-Tacoma area from Miami only two years ago, I've shot photos for over 40 weddings.
What inspired you to start your business?
Weddings are a thrill to photograph! Who wouldn't want to start a wedding photography business? Having worked with various wedding photography studios on the West and East Coast, it's been impossible to not have fun documenting the memories of a bride and groom's perfect day. I think if one can't enjoy shooting a wedding, find something that is fun. Luckily for me, I have a blast each and every time I work as a wedding photographer. There's so much joy and happiness that it is infectious. This is why I'm branching outwards to establish a business of my own.
Do you do anything special or different from your competition?
The printmaking services that I can offer vastly differ from a typical digital photo package. I can print using classical black & white techniques, use antique alternative process style printmaking and maximize the potential offered by film and digital mediums. I love capturing the artistic image that other image makers may not see or notice.
As for the day of the wedding, I simply don't stop working. My work ethic on a shoot makes me extremely productive. I'm always on the go, shooting during every busy and slow moment so that I can capture every memory that happens that day. I don't leave any stone unturned, or any memory undocumented.
What was your most memorable wedding?
Last year I flew to Miami to photograph a destination wedding for a close friend. After the ceremony, the bride and groom checked in early to their honeymoon suite down on South Beach. With only minutes to spare before leaving for the reception, we all ventured out onto the beach for some quick photographs among the jaded Miami sun worshippers. To our surprise, the entire beach began clapping and cheering for the couple as they posed quickly for some unforgettable shots! It's one of the most unforgettable moments I've ever had as a wedding photographer.
What are some of the pitfalls a bride can expect if they don’t hire a professional like yourself?
I understand that everyone works within a budget for a wedding. However the services I offer -including my creativity and passion for the perfect photo- are well worth my value as a professional. My images and work ethic are the best references I will ever need. I can guarantee the value of my work and my years of experience definitely show with the superb quality of my photography.
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