Tamara and Beau Jansen

"I've secretly had you picked as my wedding photographer for years." - Tamara Jansen

Clients
Tamara and Beau Jansen​​​​​​​
Roles
Photography
Photo Editing/Retouching
(Honorary) Bachelorette Party Member
Challenge
Tamara Jansen was sure she wanted me as her wedding photographer. So sure, in fact, that she contacted me months before she even had the engagement ring (no need to worry as this story has a happy ending). Tamara and I have known each other for years, but even with that connection there were challenges to photographing her wedding. Two years prior to the wedding, Tamara had to undergo intensive jaw surgery, requiring removal of part of her jaw and replacing it with a bone graft and titanium plates. As such, there were concerns about scarring and swelling. The wedding also took place at a lakeside resort south of Duluth, Minnesota, which meant factoring in environmental conditions. 
Research
Months before the wedding, I connected with Tamara on a video call to discuss wedding details. This provided the information needed to create a shot list for the entire day, from hair and makeup to the reception, as well as a chance to look into any requests and address concerns. From here, I researched posing styles and photography techniques meant to slim and compliment the face while hiding or reducing features such as scars, ensuring Tamara's concerns about her jaw were eased. Prior to the wedding, I also researched weather forecasts to account for potential issues such as inclement weather or the arrival of peak mosquito season, and packed plenty of bug spray.
Outcomes
The wedding was a success from start to finish, with thousands of photos captured to complete the shot list that had been created. 4,113 photos – totaling 126GB – were taken, uploaded, organized, and edited in Adobe Lightroom Classic and Photoshop. AI features were also used in both programs for person/feature recognition, decreasing editing time. The final product was delivered to Tamara and Beau with 186 edited photos, including preparation, ceremony, reception, group, and couple photos. 
4,113
Photos Taken
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Happy Couple
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