A Short history Of THe Wedding Photography Business
Over the years the style of wedding photography has changed a great deal. Back in the 50s and 60s photographers shot with bulky 4x5 sheet film cameras called Speed Graflexs. These cameras were slow and thus most wedding albums of that day included just 10-12 B&W 8x10 prints. As cameras became smaller and easier to work with photographers began taking more and more photos. In the 70s and 80s, medium format cameras such as, the Hasalblads, Mamiyas, Roleflexs, and Bronicas became the tool of choice for the wedding photographer. In the mid 80s when Roy Dressel Photography got its start, the medium format camera ruled the market. During that time when we photographed a large wedding we would show maybe 200 proofs to the bride and groom. However, when digital cameras became good enough to rival medium format cameras in quality, the amount of photographs that were taken at a wedding soared as bride and grooms began looking for that photographer who would capture every part of their special day. Nowadays, it's not unusual to take between 500 to 1000 images during a wedding. In Addition, the style of wedding photography has changed to a more candid and less posed way of capturing the most important day in the life of a newlywed couple.
Over the years wedding photographers have had to adapt to survive. The digital era has brought with it challenges, today's photographers who have been in the business for some time, as Roy Dressel Photography has, (26 years) have had to change the way they do business and adapt to this new photography style. We have adapted and embraced the challenges and therefore, are thriving because of our experience.
Our web site contains a great deal of information on our packages and prices, as well as samples of our work. If you, or someone you know, has recently become engaged, we invite you to our web site to find out why Roy Dressel Photography is the place where Wedding Memories Begin.
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