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In their engagement slideshow, I used stop motion photography to create a video-like effect.  On the printed page a tightly designed series brings the viewer closer to examine the differences between each frame.

Sara’s favorite picture of the day paired with a soft texture from my library of textures.

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See the whole layout and after the jump, or purchase your engagement session through this link…

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Here’s the flash image browser and I’ll highlight a few of my favorite spreads. You can hear the audio of Courtney and Charlie’s first date below and then you’ll see how their engagement shoot relates to the fond memories they have of many hours running in the woods, and enjoying their time with their golden retriever Tucker.

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Here’s a spread that shows that energy among the tightly designed and spaced images. If you haven’t heard how Courtney and Charlie designed their engagement shoot to reflect their first date, listen to this multimedia essay.

This image as described by Charlie was his favorite from the shoot. If you’re not familiar with our wedding guest book signature journals, the left side of the image is left open for guest signatures and messages.

I like how this spread shows the continuation of movement, and highlights the decisive moment in the larger image. We try to unite meaningful ideas with clear design in our photographic art works.

You can view their full 48 page custom designed book from their destination engagement session after the jump, or order one here.

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Each image is a ‘spread’ in their guest book, starting with the cover and then working through the pages. each spread is designed to allow space for their guests to leave comments, share stories and put the pen to some encouraging words for Deanna and William. I shot their engagement session at the exotic location of Letchworth State park in upstate New York. Their shoot lasted 6 hours mostly cause we talked and got to know each other as much as shot pictures. I convinced them to get up before sunrise to see if we could catch the sunrise coming up over the gorge, and we did. We then took pictures through different locations in the park, specifically the set of small waterfalls – where they jumped into the water – was were William proposed to Deanna.

I value making intensely personal pieces of art, and so if you’re reading this thinking “Neil would never come to where we got engaged to shoot our pictures” you’re wrong. In fact – the engagement media package is available for anyone to purchase independent of hiring me to shoot your wedding. You can view the details in our shopping cart, and purchase your special story in your locale as the price includes travel within the continental US. What story can I tell for you?

To see the whole design click blow and view in our flash player. Here is the same book filled with signatures at the end of the evening with Brea and Ed.

Purchase a custom designed wedding guest book for your guest’s signatures.

If you’re wondering why this album design has so much whitespace it’s for your friends and guests to sign as your guestbook at your wedding. Featured below the design gallery are some pictures from Brea & Ed’s wedding where you can see it after being signed.

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Brea & Ed shot their engagement pictures in Skaneateles in the fall color because as they are from California – they rarely get the treat of all our orange and red fall foliage. Another treat they didn’t enjoy so much was the dusting of snow that morning. We shot the country side images at the same barn that Anita and Dave were married in….

I love to see guests grin, giggle, aww, and ooh over the book; put their hand to their heart to collect their thoughts and pour our their love for my clients on the page I have made for them. My creative calling is to make love real and there’s nothing more satisfying than seeing it happen in front of me.

The power of love expressed is tangible, and we have people calling us that aren’t having us do their wedding – just to have us to an engagement signature journal to help them make their love real. If a signature journal isn’t included in your package, you can place your order for one in our shopping cart.