Balance Wedding Photography 4.9 out of 5.0 5.0/5.0
Catonsville, MD 21228
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Services: Photography
Established: 2000
Employees: 4
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About
Balance Weddings is the combined talents of Nathaniel Corn and Rissa Miller, a husband & wife photography team. On your wedding day why settle for one photographer when you can have two? Two artists. Two photojournalists. Two unique visions combining to document your one-of-a-kind day.

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Nathaniel and Riisa work very professionally and stay very much involved, but in an unobtrusive manner. Having 2 photographers ... one male, one female ... truly gives you the best shots and style from all perspectives. Truly delightful to work with :)
Nathaniel and Rissa are a very talented and amazing photography team! I love that customer service and exceeding a client's expectations are at the top of their list. Balance Photography is aways staying abreast of things that are new and exciting in photography. Their creativity never ceases to amaze me. I am thrilled that Balance Photography is on my preferred vendor list. You can trust that you will have a beautiful picture every time.
I recommend Balance Wedding Photography. They are very creative and professional and will give you great results.
What a fantastic couple. If you are looking for a photographer with an unobtrusive style call Balance Photography. The name more than says it all. They have a fantastic eye. You will have a ball on your day and they will catch it all.

A Garden of Earthly Delights, artistic floral design studio
I simply love, love, LOVE working with Nathaniel and Rissa at Balance Photography! I've worked with a lot of photographers and can honestly say these two people have an eye for beauty that is endless. Whether it's a close up of your ceremony, a candid of your bridal party, a field of flowers or even a headshot (or doggie shot!), Balance Photography will work with you to find the perfect image and perfect place for you to look your very best. They are artists; their attention to detail is out of this world and their love of Mother Nature has no limits. I have worked in inclement conditions with Nathaniel, and he has always managed to find the beauty in the storm, literally! They both adore nature and life and truly respect the importance of your special day. Hire Rissa and Nathaniel and you will get your money's worth and then some. They always take extra shots of the things most people miss, something I highly value in an artist. You will be thrilled with the images, and you will look amazing. This I know firsthand, they did my headshots~! These are two very talented, very lovely people!
Great people with great vision!. Nathaniel and Rissa are true artists. They make their craft fun as well as artistic... achieving fantastic images. I highly recommend them. Randy
Fabulous team of husband & wife professional photographers. Highly reccommended!
Rissa and Nathaniel will bring the gift to excellence to you on your special day! Beautiful images and a true eye for detail will give you unforgettable memories to last a lifetime. I highly recommend them!!
It is so nice to work with people that are thoughtful, respectful and so good at what they do. I just found out they are doing some fantastic Boudoir photography. Perfect gift for the discerning groom....WOW!
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Frequently Asked Questions for Photography
Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
Because we still offer Black and White film, we can also still offer exquisite fiber prints. This is a printing technique used by great artists, like Ansel Adams and Herb Ritts. Nothing before or since creates such incredible Black & White prints. We also offer extensive Photoshop capabilities on film or digital images, custom album design; canvas, watercolor and metallic paper prints; sepia toned images and much more! Additionally, Nathaniel spent a semester in Europe studying assemblage, which is like photographic collage. His wedding assemblage pieces are truly works of art!!
 
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
We have worked in every lighting situation you can image ~ from bright noon-time sun, to sunrise light, to overcast days, rainstorms, snow, fog, candlelight ~ everything! We've worked in dark nightclubs and sun drenched fields of flowers. And we have equipment to handle it all, from on-camera flashes and reflectors to full studio lighting kits.
 
Is your media preference film or digital?
We shoot digital cameras, but offer film if you prefer it. We have years of professional experience and training in both.
 
How many photographers do you work with?
Just the two of us. Always. If you a planning a larger event, we can hire an additional photojournalist to document the day with us. There are several we have worked with before we keep on-call.
 
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes.
 
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
We only book one event per weekend. It's how we stay fresh for each new wedding.
 
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
Yes.
 
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
We use Nikon cameras, flashes and lenses.
 
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes.
 
Do you charge hourly or full day?
We charge by packages starting at $2,500 and up from there.
 
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
Overtime is $300 per hour.
 
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
Just one in an average wedding. So we can eat.
 
Do you charge for travel?
If the wedding is beyond the Baltimore/Frederick/DC/Annapolis area, yes. We have recently done weddings in Virginia Beach VA, Asheville NC, Nashville TN, Lousiville KY, Miami FL and Costa Rica for couples from the Baltimore area.
 
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
about 3 weeks
 
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
We give every bride both proofs and a viewing website with at least 400 photos, depending on her package
 
How long can the client keep the proofs?
Forever!
 
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
We have a shared copyright agreement so couples can make their own prints if they wish.
 
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
Yes.
 
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
All packages come with digital negatives on Archival Gold non-corrosive disc media.
 
Will images be available for viewing online?
All of them!
 
What kind of albums do you offer?
Linen, leather and glossy coffee table books; Wooden, silk, leather and hand-made paper traditional albums and boxes
 
When will the client get the final album?
Varies with book selected.

Tips and Advice
As a recently married couple, there is definite advice we can offer to brides-to-be!

When selecting your photographer, look first at the pictures, not the bottom line. Can you imagine yourself in the photos? Do you feel the emotions in them? If not, it doesn't matter what kind of deal you're getting ~ it's not worth it! After all, one of the few things you will keep from your wedding are the pictures! Be sure they are a true reflection of you.

Next, it's a good day to really splurge on a professional make-up artist. You should look your best and not be stressed about doing your own make-up. Hire a pro!

Let someone else worry for you. It make such a huge difference in a wedding when you use a planner or coordinator. Brides who have one are much more relaxed and focused on their guests, familes and new husbands ~ not worrying about some other issue with music or food or etc.!

The best advice we can give you ~ try to have FUN and really soak in the beauty and love of your special day. It will go by faster than any other day in your entire life, so take it all in and have a great time!