The short version: I could not be happier with our decision to hire WetInk Photography (Maarten and Susie) for our wedding and engagement photos. The pictures are fantastic and the husband-wife duo were professional, warm, and a pleasure to work with. I highly, highly recommend their service!
The long version:
I was first drawn to them based on their website; they have a beautiful gallery and all of their prices are listed upfront. Their price list is clear and straightforward, and in our experience we received a lot of bang for our buck.
The photographers: I felt comfortable and confident with Maarten and Susie from our first consultation. They brought samples of all of their products and I felt like they truly listened to me and understood my vision. I remember feeling completely confident leaving our first meeting. They were also great about communicating; throughout the entire process I was always able to easily get in touch, either by email, phone, or text.
The service: For our engagement photos we felt like they went above and beyond the call of duty. They allowed us to lead the way and get many different types of shots with a variety of backgrounds and styles, but they were always quick to jump in with professional advice on how to improve the staging/posing. My husband and I both felt comfortable and enjoyed the experience.
On the day of the wedding Maarten and Susie were a total calming presence. They worked our family like magic, capturing all of the various groupings and pairings we wanted. I had provided them with a list of photos I wanted to get and they nailed them all! I was surprised that I never noticed them during the ceremony, especially considering all of the great shots they got. They never felt intrusive or distracting.
I was impressed with how Maarten responded to one of my vendors who was unexpectedly difficult. Our venue threw a curveball days before the wedding, requiring additional insurance (i.e., money) from WetInk that was not indicated in the contract. I heard about the problem after the fact from our venue coordinator, and it sounded like a total hassle. Maarten took care of it and never mentioned it to me or involved me with the snafu. I was blown away by his professionalism in this context and his consideration in not adding stress to the situation.
The product: We adore the photos we received from both the engagement shoot and our wedding day. They are exactly what we hoped they would be. The wedding albums turned out great and the custom case/flash drive is so much more than we expected. 10/10, five stars, two thumbs up! read more