Today, a Guest Appearance from our friend Gregg Hollmann who runs Ambient DJ:
Now more than ever, engaged couples are faced with a wealth of options for both wedding photographers and disc jockeys. For example, a bride in Central New Jersey (New Brunswick) who visits WeddingWire.com and searches for a photographer will be confronted with 28 pages of wedding photographers, and 13 pages of disc jockey listings. There are literally hundreds of wedding photographers and disc jockeys to select from! To provide some context, according to statistics published by the State of New Jersey, there were 46,643 marriages in the state during 2007 (the most recent year available). What makes a great wedding photographer or a great wedding disc jockey? Both of these professionals rely on expensive, high-tech equipment in practicing their crafts. Both are expected to bring backup equipment to your once-in-a-lifetime celebration. Of course, the cameras, tripods, speakers and CD players are only tools of the trade. What counts is how a professional uses these tools of the trade to deliver exceptional results. In the realm of photography, an outstanding wedding photographer will not only capture the important moments of your day, but is able to visualize and then create timeless, artistic photos. Similarly, on the music side, an exceptional disc jockey will draw from the many songs and musical genres on their palette, and present them in a personal and artistic way for the wedding couple and their guests. At a wedding reception, the DJ helps to create the ambience, while the photographer captures it on film!
- You are the Best Thing – Ray LaMontagne
- Two Love Birds – Robin Thicke
- We Have All the Time in the World – Louis Armstrong
- Fade Into You – Mazzy Star
- Marry Me – Train
- Just the Way You Are – Bruno Mars
- The Way I Am – Ingrid Michaelson
- First Day of My Life – Bright Eyes
- I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
- Crazy Love – Van Morrison
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