When I began interviewing wedding photographers, this was an actual, word-for-word response I received from one:

"I'd recommend against having the ceremony in the base chapel. It's pretty old, unattractive, and has *really* bad lighting. We shot there last weekend and it was a real struggle to get anything decent." - anonymous Jacksonville photographer

Seriously, what did he want us to do? Move our wedding for him? LOL!

As a TV reporter and anchor, I know that the sign of a truly talented video or still photographer is someone who can capture light. Any photographer who takes only black and white pictures is hiding their lack of understanding for lighting, one of the most basic but most important concepts.

Tania's pictures don't have to be retouched and they don't have to be color-corrected. They look beautiful from the moment she snaps them (I know, because I looked at several of them straight from her camera screen).

All you have to do is look at her pictures to know her use of color is incredible, her ability to capture moments is astounding, and the way she conceptualizes the art of a photo is remarkable. She is so versatile, capturing classic, elegant moments with the same skill as the hilarious, fun ones.

On top of all that, she was a breeze to work with. My husband, who is VERY camera-shy, was comfortable in seconds with Tania, and he couldn't stop looking at the pictures when we received them. (Which, I should also add, was VERY quickly. Some wedding photographers will take months to get your pictures back to you!)

Your big day only happens once. If you get your pictures back and they aren't what you wanted or they don't capture all of the details and moments, there's no do-over. So make sure it's done right the first time. Tania even does a complimentary engagement shoot (which could cost hundreds of dollars by itself!) so that you can see her style and she can learn yours BEFORE your big day.

If you want a wedding photographer who is professional, talented and affordable, Tania is the only way to go.

Thank you, Tania, for giving us the wedding photos I had imagined.

P.S. Our (color!) photos from inside the chapel were incredible. Instead of looking for its flaws, Tania found the chapel's charm and beauty.