What is your photographic style?
The Campli style is one that is about the people. We think telling the story of a wedding is completely individual. Our style is relaxed but professional. Our preplanning is what makes the day run smooth and easy. We like artsy too, and you will see some artsy images in our body of work, but not so artsy that we miss the first dance, if you know what I mean.
What is the best way to contact you?
We love to talk to people, so give us a call. An email is great too, just to make contact with us. We all have busy schedules, so we want to chat with you when you are clear from the distractions of the day. Our studio location in Malvern is our base of operations, but I set up phone appointments for pretty much any time. If you really want to learn more about us as a team, just pick up the phone and give a call. I think many people think calling someone is like walking onto a used car lot and getting sold something you don't want. Just the opposite is true. A simple phone conversation will help you get an idea if you do want to take the next step and visit.
Do you include all of your digital files in a package?
Yes we include them with every wedding we shoot. We provide a USB drive with high resolution images. However, we are not at all shy about telling you that our albums, prints, and canvases are the best ever.
What is your training or are you self taught?
Training is the key to doing any task properly. Our photographers are trained by the our fearless leader, David. The studio training can only get you the basics. So our real training begins on the job. Each of our photographers is an assistant first, which means carrying lots of gear around on wedding day. From there, they move up to second photographer, and then to lead photographer.
How do you operate on the day of a wedding?
One client recently said it best. "Stealthy". Our goal on wedding day is to keep the calm. Honestly, just ask around the industry and you will hear what our reputation is all about. It is very important to us to be calm and professional. We dress appropriately for the occasion. No jeans or black shirts and vests here guys. If you took an overview picture of the wedding, and we were in the picture, we would appear as a guest. We will keep you on the schedule you have outlined for us. As a creative person, you sometimes get an idea on the fly. We believe there is a time and place for everything you do as a photographer. You can't just interrupt an event because you had a creative thought. We plan out as much as possible before the wedding day happens. We talk about good weather and bad weather options. We ask tons of questions before the big day. We want to know all about the family dynamics, who will be in the family photos. We are also realists, and not afraid to tell you if I think your idea isn't going to work smoothly .
Should we give you a shot list and our pinterest page?
Yes and no. The only shot list you should need to give us is the list of family and friends that will be included in the group photos. By looking at all of our sample galleries and albums, you will notice hundreds of great images we find on our own. As for Pinterest, my honest opinion is that you are just seeing things that actually happened by chance at a wedding, that when it is repeated at your wedding will feel canned and fake. Let's go out and make great images from your wedding based on what your wedding is really all about.
How long after the wedding before we see photos?
Great question. most people forget to ask about the business of photography. We have stayed in business for over 25 years because we take the business part of what we do very seriously. We show you an online gallery of photos two weeks after the wedding day. Our album designs take two weeks and after approval, take five weeks to make.