What micro wedding photographers do differently—and how it impacts your wedding day
When you’re looking to hire a wedding photographer, you might see the phrase “micro wedding photographer” pop up during your online search. As a newly engaged couple who’s just trying to find someone who can hold a camera within your budget and with Insta-worthy quality, the last thing you need is one more complicated term to confuse your search efforts.
But what exactly is a micro wedding photographer, and what makes them different from the hundreds of other wedding photographers out there?
The answer might surprise you—and it might make a world of difference to your wedding day.
We’re here to share what micro wedding photographers do differently (including why we decided to niche into this very special type of wedding) and how hiring one—or not hiring one—could impact your wedding day.
WHAT MICRO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS DO DIFFERENTLY—AND HOW IT IMPACTS YOUR WEDDING DAY
1. Micro wedding photographers treat small weddings with the dignity and respect they deserve
Let’s address the elephant in the room: the wedding industry often has a bias towards bigger, more extravagant events. There’s a prevailing mindset among wedding professionals that bigger budget clients equal more success. Yet the sad reality is that this mindset reduces couples to dollar signs, not individuals with beautiful love stories and hopes and dreams for their wedding day.
Micro wedding photographers value the intimacy and authenticity of small weddings just as much as the larger ones.
But here’s the truth: your wedding, whether it’s an intimate celebration with 20 guests or a grand extravaganza of 200, is significant. As micro wedding photographers, we don’t subscribe to the idea that smaller weddings are somehow less important. We value the intimacy and authenticity of these gatherings just as much as the larger ones. (And we do shoot larger weddings from time to time, and we love every wedding equally!). So, when you hire a micro wedding photographer, you’re not just hiring someone to capture photos: you’re choosing someone who understands the significance of your special day, regardless of its size or budget.
2. Micro wedding photographers specialize in the art of the moment
While every wedding photographer aims to capture the details of the wedding day, a larger-scale affair often pulls a traditional wedding photographer in multiple directions: capturing each member of the bridal party individually with the bride and/or groom; making sure to document the oh-so-expensive wedding cake; getting a snap of each guest on the dance floor for when the couple asks in a year, “Do you have any photos of so-and-so at our wedding?”. There’s a lot of moving parts to capture, and a less-experienced wedding photographer might become more focused in capturing the what, how, and who of the wedding day rather than the why.
While traditional wedding photographers might prioritize capturing every detail of a lavish event, micro wedding photographers have fine-tuned the art of capturing the essence of intimate weddings.
It’s not about preserving the grandeur of the occasion: it’s about the emotions, the fleeting interactions, and the genuine moments and expressions of love and intimacy that tell the story of your wedding day. By hiring a micro wedding photographer, you’re ensuring that your love story takes center stage in your wedding photography and that the essence of meaning and intimacy is artfully preserved in every image.
3. Micro wedding photographers actually want to save you money
Planning a wedding, regardless of its size, can be expensive. There’s an insane amount of pressure on couples to have a Pinterest-worthy wedding and the feeling that every detail must be perfect in order for their guests to have a good time. Even micro weddings have a way of going over budget, and one of the first places many couples choose to cut their wedding budget is with their wedding photography, thinking that choosing a less-experienced wedding photographer is the only way to save money on their wedding photography.
Micro wedding photographers understand the budgetary needs of smaller micro weddings. That’s why we offer tailored wedding photography and videography packages specifically for intimate weddings.
While the industry standard is to start wedding photography packages at 6 hours of coverage and up, we offer packages starting from just two hours of coverage. We understand that not every couple needs or can afford a full-day wedding photography package, and what’s more important to us than the dollar amount on your contract is providing you with high-quality photography that doesn’t break the bank. This way, you can focus on what truly matters: celebrating your love story and beginning your happily ever after.
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4. Micro wedding photographers are adaptable to change
Whereas traditional, larger-scale wedding photographers are accustomed to working with professional wedding planners, micro wedding photographers understand that many of our clients are planning their own wedding without a planner. When we work with a professional wedding planner, many of the details and logistics of the wedding are neatly ironed out in advance, leaving little room for flexibility or last-minute incidents (like the time one of our wedding clients found out the day before her wedding that her venue wasn’t actually booked…). However, as a micro wedding photographer, we know that you’re juggling multiple roles when planning your micro wedding, and we don’t expect perfection from our clients.
When you hire a micro wedding photographer, you’re not just hiring someone to take pictures; you’re selecting someone who’s there to offer guidance and support every step of the way.
From helping you create a perfect micro wedding day timeline that suits your unique vision to seamlessly navigating the last-minute changes that so often pop up in smaller weddings, we’re committed to ensuring that your day goes off without a hitch.
5. Micro wedding photographers specialize in capturing the essence of your unique love story
It can be tempting for photographers to treat weddings as just another gig, especially when the photographer is booking multiple weddings in a single weekend (which is common). While certainly not everyone thinks of their couples this way, a traditional wedding photographer might resort to having strict processes in place to save time interacting with their clients in order to serve more couples effectively.
Micro wedding photographers take the time to get to know you as a couple, understanding what makes your relationship special so we can put your unique love story front and center of your wedding day.
But as a micro wedding photographer, we understand the importance of building a genuine connection with our clients. We take the time to get to know you as a couple, understanding what makes your relationship special so we can put your unique love story front and center of your wedding day. We know that we’re not here to document the glitz and glam of an over-the-top celebration but rather, we’re focused on the genuine connection between you and your partner and the loved ones who’ve gathered to celebrate alongside you. We create images that not only reflect your personalities but also evoke the emotions and memories that make your love story one-of-a-kind.
Being a micro wedding photographer is about more than just capturing images; it's about preserving memories and emotions that will last a lifetime. If you're interested in learning more about our Orlando wedding photography and videography services, view our pricing or schedule a free consultation. We'd love to be a part of your special day!
