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Vendors We Love…Rob Spring Photography

Saturday, February 18th, 2012

We don’t think we can say enough great things about Rob! We have only been working with him for a few years now, but every second has been such a pleasure. As soon as he walks into a room, he has everyone smiling and he has a way of making everyone feel comfortable.

Rob is originally from Glens Falls and currently works out of his home in Saratoga with his wife Rosie and their ADORABLE daughter Dorothy (Which Rob admits is his “hands down favorite thing to photograph”).  He was traveling around the country with a national tour of a Broadway Musical in 2002 when he began photographing people. “I always felt that being on stage, the audience learns all about YOU, the actor, but you never meet (or see) any of them in the dark theatre. Working one on one photographing individuals I found much more fulfilling – as I became the audience member and had an opportunity to learn all about THEM while still entertaining them by providing flattering photography.”

As the actors started getting married, Rob went back to school to earn his photography degree. Though he was used to the publicity shots he felt the right education was needed to ensure that he did not ruin the printed memories of the biggest day of someone’s life.

Though Rob hasn’t always been interested in photography he has always enjoyed making people happy and being a wedding photographer gives him that opportunity.  He encourages open dialogue with all of his clients. Though he has his own style, if someone has a certain idea in mind, he loves making that happen.

He understands the importance of the candid shots and “capturing the moment” and is well educated with knowing the importance of and finding the perfect lighting. “Without good lighting, you can make a great moment look awful- but WITH good lighting, you can make a dull moment look beautiful, funny or intriguing.” Rob enjoys getting to know his clients so while searching for the right lighting they are relaxed enough to act candidly. Resulting in a wonderful, natural moment caught in great lighting.

If you are looking for a photographer that you will enjoy having around you all day, adding that special touch and capturing moments that will last a lifetime, Rob is your man.

Check out his website or his blog to see his work!

Vendors We Love… Music Man Entertainment

Tuesday, December 13th, 2011
Longfellows Wedding Vendors

 

Music Man Entertainment is one of our Favorite DJ’s to work with. Owned and operated and,  most importantly,  the only DJ for the company,  Mike Garrasi has been DJ’ing since 1990, when he was just 18 years old. He has a true passion for music and loves doing what he does for a living.

Mike makes all of our couples feel comfortable throughout the whole planning process. He helps to coordinate all of the formalities of the reception and will work closely with the photographers, videographers and service staff to ensure everyone is on the same page and everything is running smoothly.

His entertaining style is fun & upbeat. He realizes that though he plays an important role, the wedding day is about the Bride & Groom and their personal style. He will customize ideas that will fit the vision of the Big Day! He even offers different uplighting to add that extra special touch.

When you’re ready to have the time of your life, not only during your wedding reception, but throughout the entire planning process, contact Mike.