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09/10/2011

Mark was simply the most fantastic addition to our wedding.

Even now, 5 weeks on we think Mark was the most outstanding professional we worked with across our entire wedding experience.

Mark is a real people-person. You don't get to be that good unless you have an understanding and affinity for people.
Mark's bright, enthusiastic personality and his ability to capture special moments helped make our wedding day a success and captured forever the elegance, excitement and magic of our special day.

After our wedding, Mark was wonderfully responsive - our whole family love the beautiful photos and moments he captured. We are left feeling REALLY relieved we found someone like Mark to make our wedding experience unforgettable. :)

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Well, when you have a charming, gorgeous couple like Mike and Mila - the photographer's job is easy. Wonderful people with the most charming families.

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05/15/2011

Mark is a talented, incredibly nice and extremely professional photographer. He was at the venue early, captured tons of beautiful shots, and had absolutely no ego when it came to my suggestions. Our wedding day was beatifully sunny - great for us, but challenging to a photographer - and Mark handled it beautifully, getting us great pictures. And he delivered our photos to us right away! I feel confident in strongly recommending him to any couple.

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Sarah and Will WERE the perfect Bride and Groom. Yes, it was very sunny that day but these two gorgeous people made the flashy Sun cover HIS eyes as Sarah dazzled all with her beauty. The Smog Shoppe was also where I spotted some of the finest looking vegan food in LA being served that night. Oh, to have been a guest! A great eco-friendly location perfectly matched with an amazingly photogenic bride and groom.

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04/22/2011

I absolutely love the pictures. They are alive and full of joy. My husband doesn't like to pose so Mark was perfectly catching nice moments. I like this calm and happy beach wedding mood on the pictures. Photographer spoke to everybody on the wedding , was very professional, came on time and communicate with me the way my brother would:) I know We made the right choice.

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07/30/2010

Mark is very talented in photography (and videography). He has the ability to capture moments and you don't even notice he's doing it. Personalities and the character of each person shines through the photos he takes.

Mark's personality is also very easy to work with and communicate with. He has an enjoyable sense of humor, easy to talk with, and great to be around.

He comes highly recommended!

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07/15/2006

Mark was so wonderful at our wedding. He was very attentive and listened to my thoughts and wishes throughout our wedding journey. Mark was very creative and went the extra mile to make my day special while capturing our private moments with his attention to detail and beautiful photos. I would recommend Mark because he was so flexible and easy to work with. I did not have to worry about the photography aspect of the wedding because I knew it was being handled professionally and that eased the pressure on my special day. Mark was able to capture moments in the wedding that were very special to me and it shows through the pictures. The photos Mark took provided me with lasting memories of my wedding. Thanks Mark!

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07/25/2009

Mark created some stunning photos of our special day and couldn't have been more accommodating. He was professional throughout and had a wonderfully calm and relaxed manner. I couldn't recommend him more highly.

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08/08/2009

Mark was a great asset on our day. He calmed everybody's nerves and yet manged to remain unobtrusive at the same time. He was humerous and creative and took stunning pics that we will always treasure.

Shayne & Alice Gould

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06/12/2011

Mark was great to work with! He is very energetic and creative and had many great ideas. His photography is lovely and a great value for the money. My wife and I were very happy with our wedding photos and album.

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Vendor recommendation from A.G. Cinematography

Mark is a fantastic photographer whom I love to work with. He is kind, considerate, and very helpful. As a videographer, he's very respectful of my work, willing to work with me, and communicate effectively. I only hope I'm the same way! He's a great guy with a great eye (hey, that rhymes) so I definitely recommend him to anyone who is on the lookout for a fantastic wedding photographer.

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Vendor recommendation from Phil Birdsell Entertainment

Mark is fantastic with his photography and a very personable professional to work with.

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Beautiful innovative photography for wedding memories that will last a lifetime.Mark Laing is an outstanding photography and so personable and professional as well.

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Mark is very personable, and professional. We enjoyed working with him and would be thrilled to do so again!

About Mark Laing Creative Photography

WeddingWire's Bride's Choice Award Winner 2012!

Beautiful Brides by Design. Super Fast photos!  On-site iPad viewing for instant viewing of pix for those that are curious!

Relaxed, calming and professional. Super fast turnaround on super creative photos. I try and put 20 or so photos online that night so you can ogle them before the honeymoon.  Yes, it's a long day and I'm tired from taking photos of beautiful couples but it's your super important day.   The rest?  You'll have to be patient! :)

You keep the photos.  The highest resolution I can make 'em!  On flash drive, disk, or online - however YOU want them delivered.  

I'll create a special wedding mini site for family viewing.  It will be a password protected URL for all your final photos - share with friends and family for instance:  http://smu.gs/AongTK

Video montage uploaded to FaceBook 

YouTube:  http://www.youtube.com/user/marklaing?feature=watch

And video montage: http://www.animoto.com/play/2c5miNcas3XcC4306bdOeQ

Hard copy Books for the coffee table:  http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/2549759

For a bride and groom the wedding photographer is very often the longest lasting relationship among all the vendors.  The venue is never visited again, the food eaten, the dress put away and the fancy invitations put in a drawer.  

But you stay close to the photographer.  You go over the proofs, "ooh" over the video montage and (maybe) back and forth on which amazing photos become the final 150.  
 
Then you become a family, have a baby and now we're talking baby and family photos...it's a relationship which can last years.  Choose wisely.   

Click on the contact form above (it only goes to me and you WILL NOT be spammed by random vendors ;)  Remember to mention WeddingWire, however you contact me, for your discount!

Or...please call me on 310 968 4970  or email me at   "photographer [AT] marklaing.com" and we'll figure out a way to work together!

 

 

FAQ for Mark Laing Creative Photography

What primary photographic style do you identify with?
Contemporary, Photojournalism, Portraiture, Traditional / Posed
What do your packages include?
Albums, Custom Graphic Design, Digital Files, Flush Mount, High Resolution Images, Matted Prints, Prints, Proof CD of All Images, Thank You Cards, Video Montage
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
Yes, all pix color balanced and retouched
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
Outdoor, indoor, sunny, shady or cloudy - we can handle all weather types!
Is your media preference film or digital?
Digital
How many photographers do you work with?
If Required we have two - main and backup\secondary photographer
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
yes, on pain of death :)
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
No.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
Yes.
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
Full Frame Digital SLR with backup body, at least three lenses, flash, tripod, extra memory cards, extra batteries. Lip salve for the bride.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes, one extra camera, batteries, memory cards, lenses.
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Whatever is most convenient for the bride and groom.
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
Yes, by arrangement.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
No, I won't take a break and don't think the client should provide meals, I'm too busy taking photos. It's your special day after all, I'm working.
Do you charge for travel?
No.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
I send a few pix the first evening. A week later digital, a month for albums.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Online JPEGs viewable through secure log-in at my website or whatever the client prefers.
How long can the client keep the proofs?
Forever.
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Yes.
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
Yes.
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
Digital files for download, on DVD or CD, Flash Drive.
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes.
What kind of albums do you offer?
Photo Books, hard copy, soft copy, bound Blurb-style or super luxurious custom wrapped.
When will the client get the final album?
Speedo! I want my pix now.
What primary style do you identify with?
Cinematic, Documentary, Short Form, Storytelling, Traditional
What do your packages include?
Ceremony, DVD of Raw Footage, Montage - Childhood / Dating, Multiple Cameras, Multiple Videographers, Online Highlight Films, Pre-Ceremony, Reception, Rehearsal Dinner
What formats can the final video be in?
Blu-Ray, DVD
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
Are you a commercial studio or a home-based business?
Home Based
Do you offer demo DVDs for potential clients to look at?
Yes
How many videographers do you work with?
Two
Does the client get to meet the videographers before the event?
yes
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
yes
Do you book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
No
Do you have a replacement videographer in case you become unavailable on the event day?
Yes
Additional Advice
I carry liability insurance! This is an important public service announcement! :)

Quick, Quick Quick! We're not talking One Hour Photo here but I like to try and give couples something THAT night, whether it's a glimpse on the iPad or 20 or so photos online....then the other thousand will come.

Candid, Photojournalism style Wedding photography for Los Angeles and Ventura County, Santa Barbara, San Fernando Valley and beyond!

It's your day! So relax and enjoy. Video\montage is a specialty and a great way to share your wedding with friends on YouTube, Facebook etc.

My partner does the videography if you want and I do the stills. Moving pictures are memorable - don't forget the videographer!

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