Vendor Spotlight - Arden Photography

I've been in love with Arden's work for awhile now, and I finally got the chance to meet her a little over a month ago, even though we have numerous mutual family friends.  Let me tell you, she is absolutely wonderful.  She is very adept at capturing moments and emotions throughout a wedding day and does some amazing detail shots (We wedding planners love detail and decor photos).  Read more about her and check out her wedding photography.


Why did you choose to work in weddings/events? 
I was in school for landscape photography.  Someone approached me about shooting a wedding, which is something that I had never done before.  I shot the wedding and fell in love with it!  I loved having the privilege of being a historian on such a special day in someone’s life.  I never shot landscapes again and rest is history.

How did you get started?
When I was 14, I found an old camera in my grandmother’s attic.  I was fascinated by taking images of all the ballerina’s in my mother’s ballet class.  This started my deep rooted passion for capturing organic and beautiful images.  

How would you describe your style/product?
Organic, natural and an extreme focus on being in the moment and all about the experience itself.  

What separates you from other Birmingham area vendors?
We believe in the importance of creating a unique relationship with our clients.  We often find ourselves creating new friendships with so many of our clients and we treasure this opportunity.  We strive to be flexible and accommodating with our client’s requests.   We realize that not every client is the same and that each individual is going to have a different approach & expectation about their wedding day.  We love that we can offer a customized and tailored experience to each one of our clients.

We also have a unique combination of styles in that we offer very organic images but with a fashion forward twist.  I take a lot of pride in my personal sense of style and love for that to translate to my images.

What would you be doing if you didn't work in weddings?
I couldn’t imagine doing anything but weddings!!!!  But, if someone told me tomorrow that I had to quit wedding photography, I would start shooting travel photography.  I adore traveling and seeing new places.

Favorite TV show and why?
I don’t have time to watch TV, but I love a good movie!  I also love music videos that are visually and artistically stylish and unique.  

What advice would you give to brides in choosing a photographer?
Not only should your photographer have an amazing and thorough portfolio, but it’s so important that you feel comfortable with your photographer’s personality and demeanor.  Your photographer will be with you on one of the most important days in your life, and she/he will be privileged to be a part of some very private moments on that day.  It’s vital that you and your photographer’s personalities mesh well and that you trust them.  

What advice would you give to brides on the wedding planning process in general?
Make a priority list of what elements about your wedding are most important to you and don’t compromise or skimp on those when it comes to hiring your vendors. 

To learn more about Arden's work, you can visit her website or read her journal.