We would like to announce today that we are starting up another photo line of Boudoir Photography for Brides. It is a different concept in that you have spent a lot of months getting ready for your day. How you can take a day out with your girlfriends and take a day for you.
Here is my concept. Start the day with a trip to the Cape. We could pick you up by limo or you could meet us in Sandwich. Start your day of pampering with a Cape Cod Bliss Package. This is a spa and message session. After that have lunch at the Daniel Webster Inn with your friends. Next you will have a make up session, then a hair session and then we would do a Boudoir session wearing your favorite clothes. You can bring down four sets to change during the session. Your friends can help you along the way.
The session will last one and one half hours. The last half hour will be spent with Richard Talmage Photographer picking out the photos. In this package I will retouch the photos to the max and I will present you later with 10 5 x 7 photos in an album. This you could use a gift to the groom on your wedding day. Just imagine his eyes when he sees you for the first time that day. This is one of the best gifts you can buy for him.
The price for the entire day including picking you up by limo is $1875.00. If you want to cut it down to $1500.00 you could arrive by car.
Sessions will be on Saturday and Sunday. Let me know if you would like to book a session. Just like my other work I will guarantee the results with this product.
Tell your girlfriends about this. If they want a session also that day I could work up a special price for each of you. Do not worry. I have done this type of session before and I know how to be a perfect gentleman.
You can reach me at 508-539-1143 to schedule a session.
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P. O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
508-539-1143
richard@capecodphotographer.net
Cape Cod Wedding.com
Richard Talmage Images
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
A Free Wedding
We will be giving away a Package 1 Special to a bride who registers for this special drawing. All you have to do is send me your email, wedding date, location and times to richard@capecodwedding.com. Drawing will be on January 15, 2010 and the lucky bride will be notified at that time. If a bride has booked with me for a package they will also be added to the mix. Package 1 is a mixture of my photography skills plus audio from a video coverage that I also provide.
Give a try to win a free $1500.00 package.
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P. O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
Give a try to win a free $1500.00 package.
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P. O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
Coastal Wedding Package now is in sections
Our Coastal Wedding Package is now available in sections were you can purchase parts or the whole thing. This way you will be sure not to loose the audio portion of your day which in the future will mean a lot to every bride.
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P. O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P. O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
WEVA 2009
I almost forgot. I Attended my 14th Video Convention in a row in September and it was another eye opener. If you did not see my recent post under the video button take a look. This was the result of another convention's inspiration and the couple had a fun time filming it.
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P. O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P. O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Jen and Greg's Wedding
Had another great Destination Wedding a few weeks ago on July 25, 2009. The couple was Jen and Greg Costa and they had a great time during the day dealing with just one vendor. "We picked you because we knew you would all get along and then we would end up with a better product without you being in each other's way. I had been to other weddings where we waited for almost two hours for the bride and groom to come back from the photo session and we were very happy to you worked so fast that we were able to have a drink and speak to some of our quests."
A good day was had by all and we are currently in the process of picking out the pages for Jen and Greg's album. They were happy to have so much to choose from and like the fact that Richard Talmage Image will help as an outside observer to help pick out the photos. "It is such an emotional choice when you have to pick your photos so I was very appreciative when you decided to present us with a 143 page rough cut album and then your choice of a 50 page album. We could never have cut out the selection of this many good photos by ourselves."
With the Destination Wedding package the Bride and Groom were presented with a rough cut 143 page album in four days then the selection of the photos were placed online at the end of the first week. If you want to see the rough cut 143 album and the 50 page album picked by Richard Talmage Images click here
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P. O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
508-539-1143
Cape Cod Wedding
A good day was had by all and we are currently in the process of picking out the pages for Jen and Greg's album. They were happy to have so much to choose from and like the fact that Richard Talmage Image will help as an outside observer to help pick out the photos. "It is such an emotional choice when you have to pick your photos so I was very appreciative when you decided to present us with a 143 page rough cut album and then your choice of a 50 page album. We could never have cut out the selection of this many good photos by ourselves."
With the Destination Wedding package the Bride and Groom were presented with a rough cut 143 page album in four days then the selection of the photos were placed online at the end of the first week. If you want to see the rough cut 143 album and the 50 page album picked by Richard Talmage Images click here
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P. O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
508-539-1143
Cape Cod Wedding
Wedding Photography vs. Wedding Videography
As a Cape Cod Wedding Photographer since 1984 (I started in 1978 in Philadelphia) I have seen a lot of changes in the Video World. Back in the 1970's video coverage did start out with huge cameras and big lights due to the cameras not being good in low light. Today that has changed where most brides of the past never noticed me during the entire day. Now with smaller hand held cameras you can get many more candids when the wedding guests are not seeing your there.
Photography started out one hundred years ago and today the cameras are also smaller and easier to handle. If you had one budget to spend which one would you choose?
When you are thinking of the two methods to capture your wedding there of course are differences. Photos are easily handled on a DVD. Photos have been said to be forever (actually photos from film used to fade in about 15 years). Since digital has not been around as long who knows. If it is the same your photos will fade. Actually after time your photos or album will end up in a closet. Very few brides keep their album out in their living rooms for 20 years. There is always an exception to he rule and I know one family whose wedding I attended in the 1970's and she still has her album out for display. The biggest difference is having someone there to capture the Audio of your day. Photos do not capture audio but video coverage does. If you are reading your vows that you have written to each other can you afford to let those words fly up in the air?
Can you also afford to pass up hearing your father, mother, grandfather or favorite friend not be heard? This is the choice. Audio comes along with moving pictures and does not come along with photos.
Which medium will give you the most fun after your day is over? Would a Hi Def DVD with all the sights and sounds of the day be important to you or would the still images on a DVD with music be enough for you?
Which is better? That still is your choice. Talk to some friends who had video and ask them how they felt about it. Be sure when you ask them that they did pick a good videographer with a good coverage. You will not get good results with a videographer for $500.00 who will cover the 8 hour day for you. That was my price on my first video wedding. I could not have produced the sample video I have on my site for the wedding at the Popponesset Inn back in 1996. If you are interested ask a videographer if you could speak to a client of his to get their views on their importance after the fact. I always ask my video clients a question of the level of Artistry between a 0 to10. I always like to work with levels of 8, 9 and 10 who want something totally unique. I have done a few 10 weddings
If you would like to speak to me as to the choice of video or photos I also have a Destination wedding package where you get both. I have a sample page on this site where you can see an example. Would you like your edit to be unique? Of course if you have any questions call 508-539-1143 and ask for Richard Talmage.
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P. O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
Cape Cod Wedding
Richard@capecodwedding.com
Photography started out one hundred years ago and today the cameras are also smaller and easier to handle. If you had one budget to spend which one would you choose?
When you are thinking of the two methods to capture your wedding there of course are differences. Photos are easily handled on a DVD. Photos have been said to be forever (actually photos from film used to fade in about 15 years). Since digital has not been around as long who knows. If it is the same your photos will fade. Actually after time your photos or album will end up in a closet. Very few brides keep their album out in their living rooms for 20 years. There is always an exception to he rule and I know one family whose wedding I attended in the 1970's and she still has her album out for display. The biggest difference is having someone there to capture the Audio of your day. Photos do not capture audio but video coverage does. If you are reading your vows that you have written to each other can you afford to let those words fly up in the air?
Can you also afford to pass up hearing your father, mother, grandfather or favorite friend not be heard? This is the choice. Audio comes along with moving pictures and does not come along with photos.
Which medium will give you the most fun after your day is over? Would a Hi Def DVD with all the sights and sounds of the day be important to you or would the still images on a DVD with music be enough for you?
Which is better? That still is your choice. Talk to some friends who had video and ask them how they felt about it. Be sure when you ask them that they did pick a good videographer with a good coverage. You will not get good results with a videographer for $500.00 who will cover the 8 hour day for you. That was my price on my first video wedding. I could not have produced the sample video I have on my site for the wedding at the Popponesset Inn back in 1996. If you are interested ask a videographer if you could speak to a client of his to get their views on their importance after the fact. I always ask my video clients a question of the level of Artistry between a 0 to10. I always like to work with levels of 8, 9 and 10 who want something totally unique. I have done a few 10 weddings
If you would like to speak to me as to the choice of video or photos I also have a Destination wedding package where you get both. I have a sample page on this site where you can see an example. Would you like your edit to be unique? Of course if you have any questions call 508-539-1143 and ask for Richard Talmage.
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P. O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
Cape Cod Wedding
Richard@capecodwedding.com
What will you remember from your wedding day?
Today I posted a video I found on you tube and it really hits the point of PROFESSIONAL AUDIO as the one thing brides do not think about for their future.
It is hard to imagine yourself as your parents some day in the future. Just remember your activities from 15 years ago. Can you remember every trip you have taken as a child? Can you remember your grandparents as they once were just like you?
Take it from me in my 50’s. I can not remember my very best friends wedding (I was in the wedding party ) and can not remember a single thing that was said that day. I can not even remember the tv shows I watched last week. Guess what....you are going to end up just as your parents are someday and will be thinking of that special day and thinking to yourself....what do I remember?
It is hard to imagine yourself as your parents some day in the future. Just remember your activities from 15 years ago. Can you remember every trip you have taken as a child? Can you remember your grandparents as they once were just like you?
Take it from me in my 50’s. I can not remember my very best friends wedding (I was in the wedding party ) and can not remember a single thing that was said that day. I can not even remember the tv shows I watched last week. Guess what....you are going to end up just as your parents are someday and will be thinking of that special day and thinking to yourself....what do I remember?
Over time with a wedding DVD you can pop that into your DVD player and instantly be back in the room with all your family members having a good time. You can hear the rings and vows, you can hear the toasts, you can hear your best man talking of what he was feeling on the day of your wedding.
I am also a photographer and I am sure that couples who stay together can remember their wedding day from the photos. One thing they can not remember over time is the AUDIO from the day. That is a major difference between a professional photographer and a professional videographer. We are the audio specialists who capture the sounds of your day. Can you afford not to take advantage of this service even on an hourly basis?
Why would you want hire me to document your day? I have been working with hand held recorders (just like the movies) to add in extra audio during the day to enhance your AUDIO experience. Do I have to do this? No, but I like to add more to my work to make it better. That is why you should hire Richard Talmage Images to videotape your special day for you
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P. O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
Cape Cod Wedding
Richard@capecodwedding.com
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Wednesday Specials coming up
So sorry to all of you who looked for my special last Tuesday and Wednesday. Things have been moving along too quickly and I had another crazy week last week. The time just flew by and I was getting ready for another wedding on Saturday. I will get back on track and have my Wednesday Special starting this week. In fact I may start it on Monday. Stay tuned.
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P. O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
508-539-1143
www.richardtalmageimages.com
www.capecodwedding.com
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P. O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
508-539-1143
www.richardtalmageimages.com
www.capecodwedding.com
Monday, July 27, 2009
Another Destination Wedding this past weekend!
This past weekend I photographed and hired my video crew to document a wedding for Jen and Greg Costa. It went well and I will have the images on an online album later this week. Jen and Greg told me that it was the best choice that they could have made to hire the same company to work with on their special day. "We wanted for the photographer and videographer team to get along and have no conflict during the day. When we knew that Richard and Sheila were friends it really showed in their working together during the day. I do not think we will see Richard (the photographer) in either of our shots during the ceremony or the day. We are very happy to have made this decision and we could tell during the day because we did not see much of you at all."
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P. O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
508-539-1143
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P. O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
508-539-1143
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Super Sale for this Thursday and Friday
This is a great sale for photography. If you need a photographer for your wedding this Thursday and Friday I am having a special $500.00 price for 5 hours of photos during 2009, 2010 and 2011.
Check out my latest album here and call today for your chance to catch this two day sale.
http:www.capecodwedding.com/images/kateandmattalbum/KatieandMatt2009ABC
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P.O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
508-539-1143
Check out my latest album here and call today for your chance to catch this two day sale.
http:www.capecodwedding.com/images/kateandmattalbum/KatieandMatt2009ABC
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P.O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
508-539-1143
New online album showing my latest work
Hello again,
I have an online album from this past Sunday's weddding to show you. Hope you like it and if you would like to see more take a look at my photo site.
Here is the link for the latest album.
http://www.capecodwedding.com/images/kateandmattalbum/katieandmatt2009ABC/
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P. O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
508-539-1143
I have an online album from this past Sunday's weddding to show you. Hope you like it and if you would like to see more take a look at my photo site.
Here is the link for the latest album.
http://www.capecodwedding.com/images/kateandmattalbum/katieandmatt2009ABC/
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P. O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
508-539-1143
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Katie and Matt were married last weekend
I had the opportunity to photograph Katie and Matt in West Barnstable last sunday. I posted a few photos from the wedding coverage and they look beautiful. To see the first five new photos check out the first page of my photo site.
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P. O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
www.richardtalmageimages.com
508-539-1143
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P. O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
www.richardtalmageimages.com
508-539-1143
I am editing Stephanie and Kurt from the Dennis Inn
Wow. This one will look great. I have recorded extra audio with my new field recorder to add to the edit and I like the sound. I will have to post this one online once finished.
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P. O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
508-539-1143
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P. O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
508-539-1143
Friday, July 3, 2009
Last weekend I taped a great wedding at the Dennis Inn
I taped a wedding at the Dennis Inn last week and they had a great time. I have so much great footage from this party that the couple will love. The Dennis Inn is a great place for your upcoming party. Give them a call at 508-385-6571.
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P. O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
www.capecodwedding.com
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P. O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
www.capecodwedding.com
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Online Albums
Did you know that I have several online albums on my photo site? If you have not noticed them take a look at Richard Talmage Images and look at the links section. I have several online albums there where you can see more photo work I have done.
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P. O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
www.richardtalmageimages.com
www.capecodwedding.com
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P. O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
www.richardtalmageimages.com
www.capecodwedding.com
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Cape Cod Wedding Photography
Cape Cod Wedding Photography is an art. Just as there are many artists on Cape Cod there are also many Photographers. The choice that you have is to find the correct photographer for you.
I have based my product based on pricing. My $950.00 package includes the images that I create that you can have to make your own prints and album. The images are from my Nikon cameras and you will be able to crop them or make prints that are sharp.
I will continue to make albums for clients who want the whole thing done for them. In fact I can produce online albums where you can share it with your family and friends.
My background includes an artist who has been taking photos since 1978. My early work was not too good but my current work speaks for itself. Unfortunately I did toss our 12 years of my early work where I had some spectacular images of Washington, DC. In fact I have taken photos of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Dean Martin, Debbie Boon, Ed McMahon and Jimmy Stewart. I was in the right place at the right time to be taking photos for the caterer at President Reagan's first inauguration at the Capital Center in Washington, DC. After we were finished with the shots for the caterer we traded press passes with two waiters and we had free access to the event. I walked down from the outside ring of the Capital Center and walked to the stage area. Here is Frank Sinatra rehearsing on the stage. I walked behind him and immediately had a man running around the base of the stage to snag me. He said to me......"you don't want to take photos of Mr. Sinatra from the back...come around to the front". I did what I was told and was in the best position to photograph the singers.
I only wish I had saved all the old photos. I went through a phase of tossing out old things 20 years ago and I tossed out all my beginning photos. Today I wish that I had saved some of them.
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P. O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
508-539-1143
www.richardtalmageimages.com
www.capecodwedding.com
I have based my product based on pricing. My $950.00 package includes the images that I create that you can have to make your own prints and album. The images are from my Nikon cameras and you will be able to crop them or make prints that are sharp.
I will continue to make albums for clients who want the whole thing done for them. In fact I can produce online albums where you can share it with your family and friends.
My background includes an artist who has been taking photos since 1978. My early work was not too good but my current work speaks for itself. Unfortunately I did toss our 12 years of my early work where I had some spectacular images of Washington, DC. In fact I have taken photos of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Dean Martin, Debbie Boon, Ed McMahon and Jimmy Stewart. I was in the right place at the right time to be taking photos for the caterer at President Reagan's first inauguration at the Capital Center in Washington, DC. After we were finished with the shots for the caterer we traded press passes with two waiters and we had free access to the event. I walked down from the outside ring of the Capital Center and walked to the stage area. Here is Frank Sinatra rehearsing on the stage. I walked behind him and immediately had a man running around the base of the stage to snag me. He said to me......"you don't want to take photos of Mr. Sinatra from the back...come around to the front". I did what I was told and was in the best position to photograph the singers.
I only wish I had saved all the old photos. I went through a phase of tossing out old things 20 years ago and I tossed out all my beginning photos. Today I wish that I had saved some of them.
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P. O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
508-539-1143
www.richardtalmageimages.com
www.capecodwedding.com
Have your ever considered the impact of video for your future?
I was wondering while sitting in a car repair center why the general public does not regard Video Services for Weddings as a necessary vendor to have for your wedding. I do know that cost is a huge factor but what other medium will be kept for generations so your children can watch the vows of their parents.
Do your photographs speak to you and record all the sounds of your day? Do your photographs over the years stay the exact color that they were on your day? The answer to this is NO. I started out as a photographer in Washington, DC and my boss had several photos over the years in a local bakery that started to fade in about fifteen years. Once the fading started it looked worse as the years went on.
With Video we use DVD today to capture your memories and after DVD there will be HD DVD's or Blue Ray if that lasts. With your personal DVD you could also have your wedding placed on a personal hard drive. Over time you will be able to add more personal family videos and other family events to a hard drive. If you even thought as your wedding videographer as your personal family videographer you could hire them to capture your future family events. I recently has one client of mine who I produced the wedding featured on my web site (www.capecodwedding.com) that called me to document the party of their first child. They did want to add a family collection and keep it going for the future.
Needless to say today 95 percent of brides today do not consider this an essential wedding item to have at their weddings. Most consider it as an extra expense that they do not have the budget for. A recent survey done by the WEVA (Wedding and Event Association) showed that 65% of past brides wish after the fact that they had a professional video that they could have for their future.
When you think of your grandparents and how you wish you knew them better how much would you pay to have that on a DVD where you could watch anytime you want? Think of how much your children would be able to enjoy knowing their grandparents in the future. This is exactly what you are doing when you have your own wedding professional videotaped by Richard Talmage Images.
I know that things are changing and my past prices of $2500 and $4500 are not going to sell. I recently sent out 500 emails to 2009 brides and mentioned my new recession buster of $650.00 for four hours of coverage. I was amazed that several brides who responded asked me if I could cut down this price and one or two said they do not have the budget for even this special.
I guess all I am saying is that to miss out on a Professional Videographer who can capture all the audio of your day that no other vendor can do is just wrong. Do you know that a professionally edited video with your input is a singly unique gift that no one else will have. Give it some consideration and perhaps you may have to cut back the flowers, or the napkins. Take it from me it will be worth it in your future.
Just curious....what do you think?
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P. O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
508-539-1143
www.capecodwedding.com
www.richardtalmageimages.com
www.capecodwedding.com/videography.html
Do your photographs speak to you and record all the sounds of your day? Do your photographs over the years stay the exact color that they were on your day? The answer to this is NO. I started out as a photographer in Washington, DC and my boss had several photos over the years in a local bakery that started to fade in about fifteen years. Once the fading started it looked worse as the years went on.
With Video we use DVD today to capture your memories and after DVD there will be HD DVD's or Blue Ray if that lasts. With your personal DVD you could also have your wedding placed on a personal hard drive. Over time you will be able to add more personal family videos and other family events to a hard drive. If you even thought as your wedding videographer as your personal family videographer you could hire them to capture your future family events. I recently has one client of mine who I produced the wedding featured on my web site (www.capecodwedding.com) that called me to document the party of their first child. They did want to add a family collection and keep it going for the future.
Needless to say today 95 percent of brides today do not consider this an essential wedding item to have at their weddings. Most consider it as an extra expense that they do not have the budget for. A recent survey done by the WEVA (Wedding and Event Association) showed that 65% of past brides wish after the fact that they had a professional video that they could have for their future.
When you think of your grandparents and how you wish you knew them better how much would you pay to have that on a DVD where you could watch anytime you want? Think of how much your children would be able to enjoy knowing their grandparents in the future. This is exactly what you are doing when you have your own wedding professional videotaped by Richard Talmage Images.
I know that things are changing and my past prices of $2500 and $4500 are not going to sell. I recently sent out 500 emails to 2009 brides and mentioned my new recession buster of $650.00 for four hours of coverage. I was amazed that several brides who responded asked me if I could cut down this price and one or two said they do not have the budget for even this special.
I guess all I am saying is that to miss out on a Professional Videographer who can capture all the audio of your day that no other vendor can do is just wrong. Do you know that a professionally edited video with your input is a singly unique gift that no one else will have. Give it some consideration and perhaps you may have to cut back the flowers, or the napkins. Take it from me it will be worth it in your future.
Just curious....what do you think?
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P. O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
508-539-1143
www.capecodwedding.com
www.richardtalmageimages.com
www.capecodwedding.com/videography.html
Monday, May 18, 2009
Cape Cod Weddings
Are you aware of my special photo package for Cape Cod Weddings in 2009 and 2010. I have a special price of $950.00 for six hours of coverage. This has been popular this season and this is why I am going to continue it for 2010. Check out some of my photo work on this blog and for more look at www.richardtalmageimages.com.
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
www.richardtalmageimages.com
www.capecodwedding.com
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
www.richardtalmageimages.com
www.capecodwedding.com
Video on You tube
Hi. If you wanted to see some of my video work on you tube be sure to notice that the quality on you tube goes down a bit but at least everyone can see it. My section on You Tube can be accesed by reaching You Tube and typing in rtal2600. I also have another video section that can be reached on my wwww.capecodwedding.com site under the videography button.
I posted a new clip of some of my photo work and will be doing some more soon. Now if you type in Cape Cod Weddings on Blogger.com you will come to my blog and see some of my photo work in a clip on the top of the page.
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
www.richardtalmageimages.com
www.capecodwedding.com
I posted a new clip of some of my photo work and will be doing some more soon. Now if you type in Cape Cod Weddings on Blogger.com you will come to my blog and see some of my photo work in a clip on the top of the page.
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
www.richardtalmageimages.com
www.capecodwedding.com
Cape Cod Weddings
Some of my work that I posted for you to see.
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P. O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
508-539-1143
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Summer is now!
We have finally made it. May is in the works and June will be right along. If you need a photographer or a videographer to document your day you can see my work online below. In fact I have a band video of the Decemberists from a wedding last summer that you can view on my extra video page. It all starts at www.capecodwedding.com.
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
www.capecodwedding.com
www.richardtalmageimages.com
www.capecodwedding.com/videography.html
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Janey and Dean's Wedding on April 25, 2009
We had a great time at Janey and Dean's wedding on April 25, 2009. It was a beautiful sunny day and the bride and groom were very nice to work with. They had a group of about 50 and held it at the Kelly Chapel in Yarmouthport and then at the Captain Bangs Hallet Museum also in Harwichport. I have created another online album for them and will post it here once it is online tomorrow.
It was quite a beautiful day and that is the kind of day I like to work. Although my knee was causing a problem I made it through another wedding. I have not missed one wedding yet in 27 years. That is a pretty good track record. One wedding I was even one week early for. I had to laugh on that one once I realized that I was there one week ahead.
Take a look at their album at www.richardtalmageimages.com and look at the links.
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P. O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
www.capecodwedding.com/photography.html
www.richardtalmageimages.com
www.capecodwedding.com/videography.html
It was quite a beautiful day and that is the kind of day I like to work. Although my knee was causing a problem I made it through another wedding. I have not missed one wedding yet in 27 years. That is a pretty good track record. One wedding I was even one week early for. I had to laugh on that one once I realized that I was there one week ahead.
Take a look at their album at www.richardtalmageimages.com and look at the links.
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P. O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
www.capecodwedding.com/photography.html
www.richardtalmageimages.com
www.capecodwedding.com/videography.html
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Times are tough for a lot of brides this year
Hi. I know that times are tough but I did want to let you know that Professional Video Coverage is least requested item but the most important item on your wedding day. I have heard from many of my clients who have told me how important it has been for them after a family member has passes away to still have their video coverage available to see. That means that the video you have today will increase in value as time goes on. On my personal side we lost my younger sister two years ago and thankfully we have a video of her from a birthday where she looks great and was having fum. This is now a family heirloom that we can watch over and over in the future.
If you can project yourself five years in the future which would you rather watch ( a photo album with no sound vs. a DVD with the sounds of your day. Which do you think would have more meaning to you at that moment.
If you still have any doubts ask a friend who is all ready married. On a recent survey 65% of brides who did not have video coverage wished they did.
Richard Talmage
www.capecodwedding.com/photography.html
www.capcodphotographer.net
www.capecodvideographer.com
If you can project yourself five years in the future which would you rather watch ( a photo album with no sound vs. a DVD with the sounds of your day. Which do you think would have more meaning to you at that moment.
If you still have any doubts ask a friend who is all ready married. On a recent survey 65% of brides who did not have video coverage wished they did.
Richard Talmage
www.capecodwedding.com/photography.html
www.capcodphotographer.net
www.capecodvideographer.com
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Budget Weddings
Hi Everyone,
With the response from the current recession we have decided to open up our Budget Wedding Concept. The Budget Wedding allows you to purchase a one hour ceremony if you would like to have the beautiful Audio of your ceremony captured instead of having it become lost as soon as you say it to each other. The Ceremony is the most beautiful part of any wedding especially when you are writing the vows to each other. At my special price of $500.00 for a single camera or $750.00 for two camera ceremony coverage most brides can now afford to capture this part if the even did not want the other parts of the day covered. IF you can not afford it ask for someone to donate this as a gift. It will be one of the best decisions you have made for your wedding. Today 65% of brides who did not have a videographer wishes that they did after the wedding is over. If this is good let me know.
Richard Talmage
www.capecodwedding.com
richard@capecodwedding.com/videography.html
With the response from the current recession we have decided to open up our Budget Wedding Concept. The Budget Wedding allows you to purchase a one hour ceremony if you would like to have the beautiful Audio of your ceremony captured instead of having it become lost as soon as you say it to each other. The Ceremony is the most beautiful part of any wedding especially when you are writing the vows to each other. At my special price of $500.00 for a single camera or $750.00 for two camera ceremony coverage most brides can now afford to capture this part if the even did not want the other parts of the day covered. IF you can not afford it ask for someone to donate this as a gift. It will be one of the best decisions you have made for your wedding. Today 65% of brides who did not have a videographer wishes that they did after the wedding is over. If this is good let me know.
Richard Talmage
www.capecodwedding.com
richard@capecodwedding.com/videography.html
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
A Free Wedding
Hope this got your attention. What am I thinking? Well I was thinking after my last post why not do a free wedding for those brides who want to submit their name and email to me via a post reaction to this post and let's see how much response I get. One bride will be selected to receive a free photo wedding of the date of their choice for a full 6 hours. I will give this special bride the images on a DVD for her to keep.
All responses for the free photo wedding should be sent to richard@capecodwedding.com with your name, date, location, time of the wedding and phone number. I will pick one winner and you will be notified by phone on April 15, 2010. No phone calls for this special will be taken. It must be a request via email.
No one tried this for 2009. Why not try it for 2010.
How is this for a special?
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P. O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
www.capecodwedding.com/photography.html
508-539-1143
The Economy and Weddings
It is a bit of a hardship for many people in the industry and I am sure for you also. I have been in this industry for the past 27 years and have been through slow periods before but we always bounced back. I hope that your business is hanging in as slow things are happening around the country. Hopefully the President is on the right track when thinking of the latest stimulus bill going through congress this week. So should we all postpone your big day or plan it with less quests and less services?
One of your biggest choices of course will be having a photographer or a videographer. Normally most people are going to drop video. One thing to remember is that you can make prints from a digital HD camera and you do gain all the sounds of your day that will be missed to eternity.
I do either photography or videography and see it from both sides. Today people are even hiring a friend to do the photos instead of a professional. What if your friend has a drink or two?
As you are thinking of your day what is really important to you after the fact? Is it the napkins you have ordered or the table placements vs. having a professional who knows how to capture your day even for just a few hours. After your day is over all you have is your memories. The most important part of the day to me is the rings and vows. In many albums that I see all the excitement, feelings and audio are not there except for a few staged photos. What about the sounds of your dad giving a toast or your best friends voices there during a reading. The choices are yours and of course you have to decide which medium is the right thing for you.
WEVA (the national wedding videography association ) has a survey out that 65% of brides who did not have video coverage at their wedding wish that they did. Do you want to be one of the group that does not have a professional videographer? Take a look at my site and decide there. If you need any help with anything I will be glad to help. You can reach me at richard@capecodwedding.com.
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
www.capecodwedding.com
One of your biggest choices of course will be having a photographer or a videographer. Normally most people are going to drop video. One thing to remember is that you can make prints from a digital HD camera and you do gain all the sounds of your day that will be missed to eternity.
I do either photography or videography and see it from both sides. Today people are even hiring a friend to do the photos instead of a professional. What if your friend has a drink or two?
As you are thinking of your day what is really important to you after the fact? Is it the napkins you have ordered or the table placements vs. having a professional who knows how to capture your day even for just a few hours. After your day is over all you have is your memories. The most important part of the day to me is the rings and vows. In many albums that I see all the excitement, feelings and audio are not there except for a few staged photos. What about the sounds of your dad giving a toast or your best friends voices there during a reading. The choices are yours and of course you have to decide which medium is the right thing for you.
WEVA (the national wedding videography association ) has a survey out that 65% of brides who did not have video coverage at their wedding wish that they did. Do you want to be one of the group that does not have a professional videographer? Take a look at my site and decide there. If you need any help with anything I will be glad to help. You can reach me at richard@capecodwedding.com.
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
www.capecodwedding.com
Thursday, January 15, 2009
A Wedding at the Dennis Inn
The Dennis Inn is another fun place to hold your Cape Cod Wedding. It is a special inn in the woods and away from the business of the Cape during the summer. You feel as if you are in a wooded field secluded from the world.
The Inn has the ability to add a tent in the front yard or have your reception in the main dining room. There are rooms upstairs were you can stay and a pool in the back yard. The food is exceptional and the owner Brad Boyd is the caterer.
Give them a call today.
Richard Talmage
www.capecodwedding.com/photography.html
The Inn has the ability to add a tent in the front yard or have your reception in the main dining room. There are rooms upstairs were you can stay and a pool in the back yard. The food is exceptional and the owner Brad Boyd is the caterer.
Give them a call today.
Richard Talmage
www.capecodwedding.com/photography.html
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Weddings in the US
Weddings in the US
Living in the US makes one feel free - free to do anything, free to live, free to love, free from traditions. While this is true, there are still many practices done during you Cape Cod or Boston wedding that renders this memorable event with a distinct American touch. Here are some:
Starting from the engagement, Americans can think of unique ways to personalize their wedding. As there really isn't any engagement tradition, the more unique the marriage proposal is done, the better.
For most wedding preparations, the engaged couple visits their parents to inform them of their recent engagement.
At times, the engaged couple hosts an engagement party. The engagement party costs less than a wedding reception since most of the time; the menu will only include cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Therefore, if the couple is on a tight budget, they can just invite more guests to the engagement party if they plan to limit the number of guests during the wedding.
Most wedding preparations have a bridal shower given by the maid of honor and the bridesmaids. The groom may also have a bachelor party the night before the wedding but he has to be careful not to drink too much.
Wedding invitations should include response cards to quickly inform the couple whether the person has accepted or declined the invitation. The wedding invitations should also be sent within four to six weeks before the event.
Usually, there is a rehearsal dinner in which the wedding party and guests came from far places to be present at the wedding attend. It was practiced that the groom's parents pay for this dinner.
A bridal luncheon may be hosted for the bride's attendants during the wedding day. However, time constraints may not permit this to be part of the schedule for the wedding day. Likewise, the groom may also host a groom's dinner for his groomsmen.
Interestingly, even if the couple is not very religious, they still prefer a religious ceremony. However, this may pose a problem since in America people of different faiths and religious backgrounds get married.
Even if there are few people who believe in bad luck, some couples still make sure that the groom does not see his bride until she starts waking on the aisle. As a photographer in the 1980's I have documented many weddings where the bride and groom did see each other prior to the wedding to create some of the most meaningful photos of the day. The first time the Groom sees the Bride is a very meaningful moment and I do not feel that it ever harmed any of the many brides who have done this in the past.
What is really boils down to is to budget your time as well as your money. Most brides think of a dollar amount but I work with brides to work out a timing schedule. Since I have unlimited packages we have the opportunity to take all of the formal photos prior to the ceremony and you can then be a guest at your own wedding and walk into the party just after the ceremony.
It is still practiced that the groom and his groomsmen enter the church through a side door. The bride will then walk down the aisle with her father. In some cases when both her father and stepfather brought up the bride, she may ask them both to escort her.
During a formal reception, there is usually a bridal table where the couple and the attendants sit. Also, food and drinks should be served as the guests appear at the reception. It is very important that you take the time to eat because everyone in the room wants to speak to you but they are going to eat also so you will have a moment to sit and relax yourself.
Before, gift giving used to depend on what the guest will feel useful for the couple. Now, it is better to register for gifts so the guests will know what to bring that the couple will need.
Upon receiving an engagement or wedding gift, it is better to send a thank you note apart from saying "thank you" to the giver. This should be sent within two weeks upon receipt of the gift. Make a personalized thank you note, instead of using an impersonal generic thank you note.
These are just some American practices during weddings. Whether one chooses to this or prefers to have a very different wedding, what's more important is that American's still believe in the wedding vow, "For better or worse, 'til death do us part."
Richard Talmage can document your wedding with either Digital medium of photography or videography. In fact we also have a package where we do both. It is called our destination package. Call today to 508-539-1143 to speak to Richard Talmage. The best thing of our services is that you get the owner with no substitutions. Richard does it all from taking the images to the total production. One of those things that is important with your Cape Cod, Boston, Newport, Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket Wedding is to make sure that the person you hire is the person who will actually do the work. That is very important.
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P. O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
www.capecodwedding.com/photography.html
508-539-1143
Living in the US makes one feel free - free to do anything, free to live, free to love, free from traditions. While this is true, there are still many practices done during you Cape Cod or Boston wedding that renders this memorable event with a distinct American touch. Here are some:
Starting from the engagement, Americans can think of unique ways to personalize their wedding. As there really isn't any engagement tradition, the more unique the marriage proposal is done, the better.
For most wedding preparations, the engaged couple visits their parents to inform them of their recent engagement.
At times, the engaged couple hosts an engagement party. The engagement party costs less than a wedding reception since most of the time; the menu will only include cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Therefore, if the couple is on a tight budget, they can just invite more guests to the engagement party if they plan to limit the number of guests during the wedding.
Most wedding preparations have a bridal shower given by the maid of honor and the bridesmaids. The groom may also have a bachelor party the night before the wedding but he has to be careful not to drink too much.
Wedding invitations should include response cards to quickly inform the couple whether the person has accepted or declined the invitation. The wedding invitations should also be sent within four to six weeks before the event.
Usually, there is a rehearsal dinner in which the wedding party and guests came from far places to be present at the wedding attend. It was practiced that the groom's parents pay for this dinner.
A bridal luncheon may be hosted for the bride's attendants during the wedding day. However, time constraints may not permit this to be part of the schedule for the wedding day. Likewise, the groom may also host a groom's dinner for his groomsmen.
Interestingly, even if the couple is not very religious, they still prefer a religious ceremony. However, this may pose a problem since in America people of different faiths and religious backgrounds get married.
Even if there are few people who believe in bad luck, some couples still make sure that the groom does not see his bride until she starts waking on the aisle. As a photographer in the 1980's I have documented many weddings where the bride and groom did see each other prior to the wedding to create some of the most meaningful photos of the day. The first time the Groom sees the Bride is a very meaningful moment and I do not feel that it ever harmed any of the many brides who have done this in the past.
What is really boils down to is to budget your time as well as your money. Most brides think of a dollar amount but I work with brides to work out a timing schedule. Since I have unlimited packages we have the opportunity to take all of the formal photos prior to the ceremony and you can then be a guest at your own wedding and walk into the party just after the ceremony.
It is still practiced that the groom and his groomsmen enter the church through a side door. The bride will then walk down the aisle with her father. In some cases when both her father and stepfather brought up the bride, she may ask them both to escort her.
During a formal reception, there is usually a bridal table where the couple and the attendants sit. Also, food and drinks should be served as the guests appear at the reception. It is very important that you take the time to eat because everyone in the room wants to speak to you but they are going to eat also so you will have a moment to sit and relax yourself.
Before, gift giving used to depend on what the guest will feel useful for the couple. Now, it is better to register for gifts so the guests will know what to bring that the couple will need.
Upon receiving an engagement or wedding gift, it is better to send a thank you note apart from saying "thank you" to the giver. This should be sent within two weeks upon receipt of the gift. Make a personalized thank you note, instead of using an impersonal generic thank you note.
These are just some American practices during weddings. Whether one chooses to this or prefers to have a very different wedding, what's more important is that American's still believe in the wedding vow, "For better or worse, 'til death do us part."
Richard Talmage can document your wedding with either Digital medium of photography or videography. In fact we also have a package where we do both. It is called our destination package. Call today to 508-539-1143 to speak to Richard Talmage. The best thing of our services is that you get the owner with no substitutions. Richard does it all from taking the images to the total production. One of those things that is important with your Cape Cod, Boston, Newport, Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket Wedding is to make sure that the person you hire is the person who will actually do the work. That is very important.
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P. O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
www.capecodwedding.com/photography.html
508-539-1143
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Should you consider hiring a videographer for your wedding?
I came across a blog where the lead question was should I hire a professional videographer? I found some interesting comments. If you feel this way take a look at my work on my site. Just hit the video button on www.capecodwedding.com and you can find the link to my site. I think that the brides say it better than I could ever do it myself. Here is a group of responses.
I'm trying to decide if I should get a videographer or not. If you had it to do again would you hire a videographer?
Replies:
yes!!!! we went back and forth for a while on the whole videographer thing...so glad we decided to do it...the whole day was such a blur i could'nt possibly remember all the awesome/funny/touching things our videographer caught, its been so much fun to go back and relive the whole wedding, not to mention getting to see the ceremony from when it started (i.e. all my girls coming down and my mom).... i knew that i would have family taping as well, but in retrospect they barely taped b/c they were eating and dancing like everyone else, so glad i did'nt have to depend on them, b/c i wanted them to have fun too...if you can swing it i would DEF. do it!!!
Absolutely! We really debated this because of the cost. I am so, so glad that we changed our minds. We have only been married 4.5 months now and it is already a distant memory. There were some things we never saw that day, some that we just forgot and some that were so special you just wish you could see one last time. You can if you have a video. We had a wonderful photographer, but even he couldn't capture the toast my best friend gave to us, the music as my dad walked me down the aisle, or the sound of my husband's voice when he said "I do." I can't believe we ever considered going without a video.
Yes!!! Def. get one!!! It's memories for life!
Definitely! We love our video! There are so many things we would have missed if we wouldn't have had a videographer and now we have it for anniversaries and for our children and grandchildren someday.
Absolutely! It was the last thing we did actually because of the cost. However, I am sooooo glad we did it. I got to see things that I would never have been able to see through our photos - DH waiting, friends and family at the church waiting, why the musicians messed up my ceremony music, stuff that went on at the reception while we were taking pictures, stuff that I didn't see bc I was in a different room, our first dance, etc.
The video really compliments the photographs IMO.
Definately do not depend on your friends for this because trust me, they will miss out on the things you wanted to relive again most. We both have backgrounds in media (photo, video, graphics, etc) as do some of our friends. We trusted a friend who is experienced with video to do this for us. It was his gift to us.
We just got back from our honeymoon and were so excited about seeing the raw footage. I can honestly say that it makes me sick....because there was so much that was missed.
The ceremony stuff is great, I'll admit but when it came to the reception he flaked out or something. I so wanted to see me and my dad dancing; guess what he missed it.
He missed alot of things that I would have liked to see again.
If you really want to capture the day, hire a professional who knows weddings inside and out.
I could have not said this better. Hire a professional. It is worth every penny five to ten years after your ceremony. Click on my video site and you will notice my demo plus more work. You can also pause a clip and send it to your friends. IF you have any questions let me know if I can help you to capture your memories. I also have testimonials from past brides that I can send to you.
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P. O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
www.capecodwedding.com/videography.html
508-539-1143
I'm trying to decide if I should get a videographer or not. If you had it to do again would you hire a videographer?
Replies:
yes!!!! we went back and forth for a while on the whole videographer thing...so glad we decided to do it...the whole day was such a blur i could'nt possibly remember all the awesome/funny/touching things our videographer caught, its been so much fun to go back and relive the whole wedding, not to mention getting to see the ceremony from when it started (i.e. all my girls coming down and my mom).... i knew that i would have family taping as well, but in retrospect they barely taped b/c they were eating and dancing like everyone else, so glad i did'nt have to depend on them, b/c i wanted them to have fun too...if you can swing it i would DEF. do it!!!
Absolutely! We really debated this because of the cost. I am so, so glad that we changed our minds. We have only been married 4.5 months now and it is already a distant memory. There were some things we never saw that day, some that we just forgot and some that were so special you just wish you could see one last time. You can if you have a video. We had a wonderful photographer, but even he couldn't capture the toast my best friend gave to us, the music as my dad walked me down the aisle, or the sound of my husband's voice when he said "I do." I can't believe we ever considered going without a video.
Yes!!! Def. get one!!! It's memories for life!
Definitely! We love our video! There are so many things we would have missed if we wouldn't have had a videographer and now we have it for anniversaries and for our children and grandchildren someday.
Absolutely! It was the last thing we did actually because of the cost. However, I am sooooo glad we did it. I got to see things that I would never have been able to see through our photos - DH waiting, friends and family at the church waiting, why the musicians messed up my ceremony music, stuff that went on at the reception while we were taking pictures, stuff that I didn't see bc I was in a different room, our first dance, etc.
The video really compliments the photographs IMO.
Definately do not depend on your friends for this because trust me, they will miss out on the things you wanted to relive again most. We both have backgrounds in media (photo, video, graphics, etc) as do some of our friends. We trusted a friend who is experienced with video to do this for us. It was his gift to us.
We just got back from our honeymoon and were so excited about seeing the raw footage. I can honestly say that it makes me sick....because there was so much that was missed.
The ceremony stuff is great, I'll admit but when it came to the reception he flaked out or something. I so wanted to see me and my dad dancing; guess what he missed it.
He missed alot of things that I would have liked to see again.
If you really want to capture the day, hire a professional who knows weddings inside and out.
I could have not said this better. Hire a professional. It is worth every penny five to ten years after your ceremony. Click on my video site and you will notice my demo plus more work. You can also pause a clip and send it to your friends. IF you have any questions let me know if I can help you to capture your memories. I also have testimonials from past brides that I can send to you.
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P. O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
www.capecodwedding.com/videography.html
508-539-1143
Friday, January 2, 2009
Richard Talmage Images
Photographer Richard Talmage can document your wedding with either Photography or Videography. On some events we can actually do both at the same time. That is called our Destination Wedding Coverage. If you were interested in Photography you can look at www.richardtalmageimages.com and see samples of my work and several online albums. In fact we do album coverage differently from others in the area. First we take the photos on your wedding day with an unlimited amount of time. Next we compose and online album during your honeymoon and on the Wednesday following your wedding day we have it online for you and your friends to view over and over. This rough cut album that I set up online is just like I would do it if I had an overall OK from you to design an album. Most brides want to add in there comments so we have three phone conversations to look over each page and decide what is good for you and what is not. Some brides like it all and for those who can decide quickly I will offer a 5 or 10 per cent off just so I can start to make the album. Using this method I can create albums in weeks instead of years.
If you want video coverage I can also do that and I have samples that you can see on my site under the video button. Video coverage is so important after the fact and today about 65% of brides who do not pick professional video coverage wish that they did because your day will go by so fast and the audio portion of your day is lost with photography. Video will bring you right back into your reception site for the next 30 years.
Let me know if you have any questions. On the home page of www.capecodwedding.com I have my price list on the bottom of the page. All my work is guaranteed and I promise you that you will be happy.
Richard Talmage
Richard Talmage Images
P. O. Box 1812
Mashpee, MA 02649
www.capecodwedding.com/photography.html
508-539-1143
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