Company Name: Laurie Terry Photography
Address: 765 West 570 South, Richfield Utah 84701
Contact: Laurie Terry
Phone number: 435-979-7400
Years in Business: Seven
Website: www.laurieterryphotography.com
Blog: www.laurieterryphoto.blogspot.com
A bride’s wedding day is one of the most special days of her life. While photographing every detail I get to capture her happiness, share in her joy, laugh, cry, and be part of every emotion the day brings. What a treat it is to be a part of her wonderful celebration.
My first wedding was a favor for a friend and has blossomed into a career that I absolutely adore.
Where do you get the inspiration for your work?
I find that my best work is inspired by emotion. If I can capture a moment or detail that touches my heart, it usually turns out wonderful.
What are the hottest trends in weddings right now?
Wedding photography has taken a turn towards the photo journalistic approach. It’s all about telling the story of your wedding day with gorgeous, casual, un-posed images full of detail and emotion.
Why would a client choose you over your competition?
My photography style is very relaxed and casual with a twist of fun and funky. I like my images to tell a story, but creatively
What is the best (most interesting, most inspiring) wedding experience you’ve ever had?
All weddings are inspiring and each one is very unique. It seems I can’t get through one without shedding a few tears as daddy dances with his little girl, when the groom sees his beautiful bride for the first time, and when mom hugs her daughter and sends her off on her honeymoon adventure. It’s like being part of their wonderful family.
What is the most unusual (craziest, funniest) wedding experience you’ve ever had?
The funniest wedding I’ve ever gotten to be a part of was Colton & Nicole’s. During the wedding ceremony when the groom was just about to say “I do”, he called a huddle with his groom’s men and made sure he had their complete approval before proceeding. Luckily they did and the bride had a sense of humor!
What was your most challenging wedding experience?
My most memorable wedding challenge was at Riley & Jakelle’s wedding. It was at the beautiful Manti Temple and it was a balmy 6 degrees outside. I wore my tall leather boots to keep my legs warm in the deep snow, but didn’t realize how slick they were on the bottom. I gracefully slid half way down the hill…without falling or dropping my camera.
Describe your dream wedding experience (what you would most like to be hired to do / to create for a wedding)?
I’ve always dreamed of photographing a beautiful beach wedding and using the awesome sunset as a dramatic backdrop.
When you work with the couple, what do you like to focus on? What is most important to you?
I try to develop a relationship with the bride to get a sense of the style she likes and the details, events, and family that are most important to her. It’s her story and I try to focus on telling it beautifully through my images.
After a wedding, how do you know that you have succeeded in your work? When are you most pleased and satisfied with your work?
I’m so lucky in that I get to relive the wedding again and again. When I get home and download the images I get to go through them one by one to make sure I’ve captured every single moment and event. I can’t help but smile as the story unfolds all over again.
What is the best piece of advice you can offer a bride and groom on their wedding day?
Enjoy every moment.
What did you do prior to your current work?
I managed the scrapbooking division of a major manufacturing company which included creating/designing products, inventing marketing strategies, sales, teaching, and having my work published in national magazines. It was a rush!
If you didn’t work on weddings for a living, what would you be doing instead?
Well, I have the best of both worlds. I get to be a part of wonderful weddings on the weekends and then I get to photograph families, teens children, and babies during the week. Am I lucky or what?
What are some of your hobbies?
In my spare time, which isn’t much, I love to golf, wakeboard, read, cook, garden, and ride motorcycles with my family.
Describe yourself – what makes you unique and interesting?
I am driven to always be better than expected in everything I do, whether at my career, cooking for my family, or being a good neighbor. I love making people happy and laughing along my journey.
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