Hiring Libby Neder for our wedding photography was one of the BEST decisions we made for our big…read moreday! From the first meeting Libby held with my fiance and I, she has been nothing but professional, caring, patient, upbeat and creative. As a bride who sometimes struggled with my "vision", Libby brought out the best in me. She was open to trying new poses, working with props, and experimenting with composition. Just look at her photos- no shortage of variety!
During our engagement shoot, I had told Libby that I couldn't stand photos of my fiance and I kissing. She made sure to capture natural, authentic moments- avoiding the awkward kiss photos that I dread. Throughout the whole session, Libby was flexible and enthusiastic to entertain my ideas- including a few outfit changes and Pinterest prop ideas.... but she also had several original ideas of her own!
Honestly, one of the top reasons we chose Libby was her enthusiasm to try new things and her flexibility. Particularly, my husband and I hosted a traditional Vietnamese/Chinese tea ceremony. Although Libby was new to this ceremony, she took the time to understand each of the elements, diligently photographing all the small details in the tea ceremony. Libby and Will (her husband and second shooter) never missed a beat.
For our wedding ceremony, we chose to get married in our church. Because we had a traditional Catholic ceremony, there were certain rules for photography. After seeing Libby's portfolio, I knew she'd be a great fit- able to stay within the rules, but still capturing stunning photos. Libby and Will photographed the church setting beautifully, and transformed some otherwise dull-lit concrete walls and wooden pillars into amazingly rich images.
Finally, I leave my review with one of the best pieces of advice Libby has ever told me. She once said that a photo means something special now, but in the years down the road, your views and thoughts of that photo may change- be it that life has brought you to a new stage or that the people who have shared in those memories may not be with us. I have loved looking back at the photos on our wedding day, and I truly look forward to cherishing them for many, many years to come. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much Libby!