About me

I'm a photographer based in beautiful Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. I shoot portraits and weddings as well as exploring fine art photography.

When I am out shooting I try to make images, not just take pictures. Creative photography is a difficult medium because at its root, photography is not a creative process. The camera simply mechanically records the light it is pointed at. The creativity rests with the photographer making choices before, during, and after shooting. Those choices are what can elevate the level of the picture from simple capture to image.

I am continually inspired by photography and its rich and relatively short history. I love reading biographies of past photographers to see how the camera affected their lives. I'm also fascinated by the relationship between the technology and the resulting image, how our tastes seem to change with and rebel against technological advances. I love the way that the accessibility of digital photography has caused a new explosion of images. I can't wait to see the way it is used in the future.


Wedding and Portrait info

My approach to wedding work is to try and highlight the ways that your wedding reflects your individuality. Instead of trying to fit your wedding into my idea of what the pictures should be like, I try to adapt my processes to reflect what your day is like. I work with you to create a list of shots that you want so that you are happy with the results. I like to provide a balanced coverage that includes taking candid shots to capture the feel of the day, shooting the details that you've created that make it stand out as specifically your day, as well as including the more traditional shots.

My portrait work is very similar to that of my wedding work. I want to work with you to come up with something that you'll be happy with. I also like to incorporate some of the alternative techniques that I use in my fine art work. This gives your portraits a really unique fell. Portrait shots are done on location. There are plenty of great spots around here to shoot.


Pricing

Please note that my pricing has changed as of January 1st, 2010.

Portrait Pricing

$60 - Contemporary Session - Portraits with a relaxed contemporary look. This is usually about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Included are an online gallery for proofing and print ordering, as well as a disc of low resolution proofs (suitable for e-mail, Facebook, etc.).

$115 - Vintage Session - Art for your walls is the goal of this session. The pictures end up with a funky vintage look. To do this I take the pictures both with the Through the Viewfinder technique and various toy cameras. The higher cost is to account for the film, developing, and scanning expense. An online album and a disc of low resolution prints are included with this session as well.


Wedding Pricing

All packages include an online preview / ordering gallery and a disk of low resolution digital files.

$1950 - An engagement session, coverage for rehearsal and dinner, full wedding day coverage, and a designed album.

$1250 - An engagement session and full wedding day coverage.

$800 - Coverage for ceremony and formal portraits.


Print Pricing

Standard Prints:

4x6 - $2 5x7 - $4 8x10 - $15 11x14 - $40

Other sizes and products are available. I can have prints made on canvas, fine art paper, custom printed albums, etc. Just send me a note with any questions you have: info[at]adamgrahamphoto.com