First of all, you can expect solid teamwork from me. That's important because we're about to spend a lot of time together -- the photographer is the one person who's with you from your last moments as a single person to your first dance as a married couple and beyond. You can count on me to be a partner, a friend, a sharp set of eyes. I have a great deal of wedding experience, which I am happy to share with you.

Second of all, I'm there to make your life easier and less stressful. Weddings can be unpredictable, and that's why I don't charge by the hour.  You don't want to hire some by the hour and then feel rushed into the photos, or get forced to pay extra because you are running late.  I will let the day unfold at its own pace. I'll be there to shoot your event from start to finish, without the worry of extra costs like overtime.

Another thing that's important is -- I'm easy to get along with. No-one should have to put up with a moody photographer, especially during a wedding. It is your day and your photographer should be sensitive to your needs, flexible, and helpful – not demanding and diva (ask your friends how their photographers behaved…).

Third, I give you options-not packages. Flexibility is important. Your wedding is unique, no two weddings are the same, so your photographer shouldn’t treat your wedding like the one they shot last week. I also like to work with you on the whole process, from what shots you want and don't want, to the best timeline for you during the day, right though to picking out your album color.

Fourth, I don't charge extra for black & white or sepia toning. I don't push albums or other items that can add expense to photography costs.

Fifth, I always have back up equipment and staff on hand along with insurance.

Sixth, I am the one who will shoot your wedding, not my assistants. This is extremely important – you should get the photographer whose work you have seen, not their assistant-in-training.  If an assistant is needed to help with film, camera backs, staging, etc, I will bring one at no additional charge to you.

And finally, I like to shoot on FILM. I do understand the importance of having a digital file, so what I like to do is shoot on film, scan the negatives and give you everything! Prints, negatives and unlocked DVDs to use however you wish.  There is no extra charge and no lengthy waiting period.

Why FILM you ask?  The reason is simple – the images are vastly better than digital. Please don't let anyone tell you otherwise. I am happy to shoot digitally for you if that is what you truly want, and also would be very happy to discuss the pros & cons of both. But as I tell all the couples who ask, the reason Hollywood still shoots movies on film is it is BETTER!

With all that, your whole wedding should cost about $2,500 - $2,900 to shoot.

Please don't hesitate to call or email me with any other questions you might have.

Best Regards,

Peter Bruce

Testimonials

grace & mark
It's been almost 5 months since our wedding, and I still can't get over how beautiful our photos are. I think I cry more when I look at the photos now than I did on our wedding day.

ursula & clyde
Thank you for capturing the elegance and sophistication of my San Francisco wedding at the
Sir Francis Drake Hotel. You brought my vision to life in your pictures. The photograph you took of Clyde during the best man's toast takes my breath away! It was a pleasure working with you.
You are the wedding photographer extraordinaire!

claire & mike
We would like to thank you for capturing our memorable wedding at the Park Hyatt Carmel
into timeless photos we will look back on for years to come. Your photojournalistic style
not only shares the story of our special day with our friends and family, but also captures the natural setting of the venue that was such a big part of our day. With so much going on in our busy lives today, we look back on our wedding photos and remember the joy, love and celebration of our day. Thank you!

julie & mark
Thank you very much for photographing our Wine Country wedding. We are so happy with the pictures.You were so easy to work with and also made it fun! We'd love to be a reference and will continue to recommend you.

jen & chris
Thank you for taking such fabulous photos! I know you were on duty, but it was really great having you there to share our special day with us. Thanks again for all your help.

rita & josh
Gorgeous! We're so glad we changed our minds and did the video. Now every time I watch it, tears come to my eyes.