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Claudina Sent on 02/09/20225 out of 5 rating
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Easy, fun, beautiful adventure elopement
Malachi made our elopement absolutely awesome! He was recommended to us by a photographer friend, and when we met with him online and found out he was a bird person just like us, we knew he was perfect to photograph us. His work obviously speaks for itself; look through any of his photos online and you'll see he is a master of his craft. The other aspects of an adventure wedding with Malachi are that he makes you feel comfortable, can find beautiful locations to take you, and has every piece of gear you may need available in his truck and all you need to do is get married!
We met Malachi 2 weeks before our spontaneous elopement. We wanted to catch the aspens while they were still yellow so we had to move quickly and he was up for the challenge! He scouted out various locations that we might be interested in (aspens, lakes, mountain overlooks, etc.) and we narrowed down the sites we would visit 1 week before. With that said, definitely go with the full-day elopement option! It reduces stress because you don't need to stay on a tight schedule and allows you to visit a few locations for photos.
We didn't really have any specific requests for our elopement besides seeing the aspens and gorgeous nature so Malachi just offered up some great ideas and we went with those. He made the whole process super simple and stress-free for 2 very indecisive people.
The day of our elopement we had some rainy weather that would make hiking less than ideal because clouds would block some mountain views. He showed up at our lodge and offered to rearrange our order of locations so that we could still catch some clear skies. It was nice to not worry about sticking to a schedule and just do what worked for us. Malachi brought one of his super fun birds on the trip too!!!
The trail we hiked up to our ceremony was perfect. It was a beautiful forest with aspen glens that we got changed in, and only saw 2 people right when we parked. The rest of the day, we had the trail all to ourselves. Malachi took photos throughout the hike, and during and after our little ceremony. He did a wonderful job of directing 2 awkward and dorky people so that we looked natural and happy and less-than-awkward in all our photos.
The photos turned out beautifully! Everything about the day was perfect. It was stress-free, fun, and the pictures captured our love for each other. Malachi was an amazing photographer/elopement planner for 2 easy-going people so we definitely recommend him for your adventure!Malachi made our elopement absolutely awesome! He was recommended to us by a photographer friend, and when we met with him online and found out he was a bird person just like us, we knew he was perfect to photograph us. His work obviously speaks for itself; look through any of his photos online and you'll see he is a master of his craft. The other aspects of an adventure wedding with Malachi are that he makes you feel comfortable, can find beautiful locations to take you, and has every piece of gear you may need available in his truck and all you need to do is get married!
We met Malachi 2 weeks before our spontaneous elopement. We wanted to catch the aspens while they were still yellow so we had to move quickly and he was up for the challenge! He scouted out various locations that we might be interested in (aspens, lakes, mountain overlooks, etc.) and we narrowed down the sites we would visit 1 week before. With that said, definitely go with the full-day elopement option! It reduces stress because you don't need to stay on a tight schedule and allows you to visit a few locations for photos.
We didn't really have any specific requests for our elopement besides seeing the aspens and gorgeous nature so Malachi just offered up some great ideas and we went with those. He made the whole process super simple and stress-free for 2 very indecisive people.
The day of our elopement we had some rainy weather that would make hiking less than ideal because clouds would block some mountain views. He showed up at our lodge and offered to rearrange our order of locations so that we could still catch some clear skies. It was nice to not worry about sticking to a schedule and just do what worked for us. Malachi brought one of his super fun birds on the trip too!!!
The trail we hiked up to our ceremony was perfect. It was a beautiful forest with aspen glens that we got changed in, and only saw 2 people right when we parked. The rest of the day, we had the trail all to ourselves. Malachi took photos throughout the hike, and during and after our little ceremony. He did a wonderful job of directing 2 awkward and dorky people so that we looked natural and happy and less-than-awkward in all our photos.
The photos turned out beautifully! Everything about the day was perfect. It was stress-free, fun, and the pictures captured our love for each other. Malachi was an amazing photographer/elopement planner for 2 easy-going people so we definitely recommend him for your adventure! -
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Olivia Sent on 01/25/20225 out of 5 rating
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Lovely photographer. Wonderful photos.
I'm thrilled to have stumbled across Shell Creek Photography when my partner and I started planning our elopement. I can’t say enough about how professional Malachi is and the quality of work that he provides. He was prepared and went beyond what one could expect of an elopement photographer. My partner and I are so pleased with our session and final photographs that we will recommend Malachi to our friends planning weddings.I'm thrilled to have stumbled across Shell Creek Photography when my partner and I started planning our elopement. I can’t say enough about how professional Malachi is and the quality of work that he provides. He was prepared and went beyond what one could expect of an elopement photographer. My partner and I are so pleased with our session and final photographs that we will recommend Malachi to our friends planning weddings. -
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Sydney Sent on 01/11/20215 out of 5 rating
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100000000/10 - The Best Experience
My (now) husband and I were so nervous about having photos taken of us because we are both so unnatural and awkward in front of the camera. This all quickly subsided as soon as we met Malachi! He has such a friendly and natural presence and way of making you feel instantly comfortable around him. Not only this, but he truly went above and beyond on our wedding day. He tied my husband's bow tie, helped decorate our cake with greenery when I was running behind, provided us hand warmers and spikes for our shoes so we'd be comfortable while hiking to get photos, the list goes on! On top of all this, I must say the photos are absolutely incredible; they perfectly captured the beauty of the scenery while still somehow keeping the focus on us. They are everything I could have hoped for and more, and people are still raving about how beautiful they are. Malachi truly blew away any and all expectations and hopes I had for our experience and I am forever grateful we chose him for our wedding day!!My (now) husband and I were so nervous about having photos taken of us because we are both so unnatural and awkward in front of the camera. This all quickly subsided as soon as we met Malachi! He has such a friendly and natural presence and way of making you feel instantly comfortable around him. Not only this, but he truly went above and beyond on our wedding day. He tied my husband's bow tie, helped decorate our cake with greenery when I was running behind, provided us hand warmers and spikes for our shoes so we'd be comfortable while hiking to get photos, the list goes on! On top of all this, I must say the photos are absolutely incredible; they perfectly captured the beauty of the scenery while still somehow keeping the focus on us. They are everything I could have hoped for and more, and people are still raving about how beautiful they are. Malachi truly blew away any and all expectations and hopes I had for our experience and I am forever grateful we chose him for our wedding day!!-
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Shelby Sent on 06/24/20205 out of 5 rating
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Unforgettable Experience
My fiancé and I live in Texas, but got engaged in the Rocky Mountain National Park since it has been such a big part of our story. I knew the moment we started planning I would love to have pictures that captured our joy of hiking and adventure, but still wanted the nice dressed photos. Not knowing where to start, how we would get these great photos, or when the best time was to get the colors I wanted, I did some research on Instagram. That’s when I found Malachi and I’m SO HAPPY I did!
From the first time reaching out, he was quick at responses, clear about pricing, best times to go (for us it was sunrise which I highly recommend), he allows as many changes as time permits and asking us questions that would help him capture our personalities on film. The day of, he picked us up promptly at 4a, when we got to the trail head he had headlamps, iced coffees and bars (a thoughtful touch as we were consumed with remembering outfits), and guided us at our pace, while keeping an eye out for the sunrise and getting the photos we now LOVE! Malachi is a really cool, easy to talk to, chill guy which made the whole thing less awkward and more fun. He directed us when needed, laid in freezing snow to get the perfect shot, and provided us with pictures we will cherish forever.
If you’re considering an adventure engagement shoot or adventure elopement, I could not recommend Malachi more. It was an experience we’ll never forget!My fiancé and I live in Texas, but got engaged in the Rocky Mountain National Park since it has been such a big part of our story. I knew the moment we started planning I would love to have pictures that captured our joy of hiking and adventure, but still wanted the nice dressed photos. Not knowing where to start, how we would get these great photos, or when the best time was to get the colors I wanted, I did some research on Instagram. That’s when I found Malachi and I’m SO HAPPY I did!
From the first time reaching out, he was quick at responses, clear about pricing, best times to go (for us it was sunrise which I highly recommend), he allows as many changes as time permits and asking us questions that would help him capture our personalities on film. The day of, he picked us up promptly at 4a, when we got to the trail head he had headlamps, iced coffees and bars (a thoughtful touch as we were consumed with remembering outfits), and guided us at our pace, while keeping an eye out for the sunrise and getting the photos we now LOVE! Malachi is a really cool, easy to talk to, chill guy which made the whole thing less awkward and more fun. He directed us when needed, laid in freezing snow to get the perfect shot, and provided us with pictures we will cherish forever.
If you’re considering an adventure engagement shoot or adventure elopement, I could not recommend Malachi more. It was an experience we’ll never forget! -
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Jon C. Sent on 08/11/20195 out of 5 rating
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Perfect experience
Malachi is a fantastic photographer who is truly passionate about his trade. He captured our engagement session (gorgeous hike through slot canyons in Utah) as well as our beautiful outdoor wedding in the foothills of Colorado. If you're looking for a wedding photographer who is going to do a fantastic job, look no further than Shell Creek Photography!Malachi is a fantastic photographer who is truly passionate about his trade. He captured our engagement session (gorgeous hike through slot canyons in Utah) as well as our beautiful outdoor wedding in the foothills of Colorado. If you're looking for a wedding photographer who is going to do a fantastic job, look no further than Shell Creek Photography! -
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Laura Sent on 04/30/20195 out of 5 rating
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Memories to hold on forever thanks to Shell Creek Photography!
Malachi photographed our vow renewal in Colorado. He was so amazing with coordination. We had a meet 'n' greet via Skype where I learned about his photography background & what inspires him, as well as shared my vision of my husband's 10-year vow renewal. He offered really great recommendations on location in Colorado over our month of planning as we were from out of state. He even put together my bouquet for me. What a man of many talents! The day of our vow renewal was an adventure! Spring in the Rockies is so unpredictable and we were caught in Spring snow storm all day during our hike. But Malachi was patient, let me borrow his gloves when mine were soaked, and made sure we had fun every step of the way. The photos and video he delivered to us were exceptional and I couldn't be more happy. Thank you Malachi for giving us these memories to hold on to forever. If you're looking for an adventurous photo session or a unique way to celebrate an elopement or vow renewal, Malachi of Shell Creek Photography is the best choice.Malachi photographed our vow renewal in Colorado. He was so amazing with coordination. We had a meet 'n' greet via Skype where I learned about his photography background & what inspires him, as well as shared my vision of my husband's 10-year vow renewal. He offered really great recommendations on location in Colorado over our month of planning as we were from out of state. He even put together my bouquet for me. What a man of many talents! The day of our vow renewal was an adventure! Spring in the Rockies is so unpredictable and we were caught in Spring snow storm all day during our hike. But Malachi was patient, let me borrow his gloves when mine were soaked, and made sure we had fun every step of the way. The photos and video he delivered to us were exceptional and I couldn't be more happy. Thank you Malachi for giving us these memories to hold on to forever. If you're looking for an adventurous photo session or a unique way to celebrate an elopement or vow renewal, Malachi of Shell Creek Photography is the best choice. -
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Domenic Sent on 12/12/20205 out of 5 rating
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Valley of Fire
Our experience with Malachi was nothing short of wonderful and he helped us have one of the best days of our lives.
Neither of us ever wanted a traditional wedding and the idea of eloping came to mind when we were visiting parks around the country on a road trip. When we first saw Malachi’s photos on his website, they were exactly what we wanted our wedding day to look like – bright, colorful, and fun.
From the start he was extremely helpful in planning the day at Valley of Fire by researching excellent shot locations, securing our permits, and helping us get a schedule of the day’s events going. Throughout the entire process he was truly kind and was always willing to chat with us or give input on even the smallest questions. An elopement like this can feel complicated and intimidating to plan, but Malachi made it feel painless and we could not have done it without his help and expertise.
When we finally got to meet in person on the day, we had a wonderful time chatting with Malachi about everything as we walked through the park. He was happy to share his travels and listen to our own all while taking lovely candid shots and stopping us to get some of the more picturesque landscapes exactly right. We had a great adventure together and it didn’t feel like being hounded by a camera crew which is exactly how we preferred it.
Malachi was well prepared too he had all the permits in his pack and even brought supplies in case we had a wardrobe emergency or needed first aid. He had even visited the park a day early to scope out some of the better locations and figure out what order we should go in.
Being in Valley of Fire is breathtaking as is but nothing prepared us for the photos when he shared them with us, and he even gave us a few quick edits as a sneak peak early on. He has an amazing eye for angles and color and our wedding photos looked like something out of a dream. They came out better than we could have hoped for and Malachi captured our adventuring and care for each other better than you can describe with words.
Malachi is an amazing photographer, but he is also a thorough professional and a fantastic human being. Our day could not have gone any better and we had so much fun the entire time. We would recommend anyone looking for an unforgettable experience and beautiful pictures to contact Malachi, we would do it all again in a heartbeat.
Our experience with Malachi was nothing short of wonderful and he helped us have one of the best days of our lives.
Neither of us ever wanted a traditional wedding and the idea of eloping came to mind when we were visiting parks around the country on a road trip. When we first saw Malachi’s photos on his website, they were exactly what we wanted our wedding day to look like – bright, colorful, and fun.
From the start he was extremely helpful in planning the day at Valley of Fire by researching excellent shot locations, securing our permits, and helping us get a schedule of the day’s events going. Throughout the entire process he was truly kind and was always willing to chat with us or give input on even the smallest questions. An elopement like this can feel complicated and intimidating to plan, but Malachi made it feel painless and we could not have done it without his help and expertise.
When we finally got to meet in person on the day, we had a wonderful time chatting with Malachi about everything as we walked through the park. He was happy to share his travels and listen to our own all while taking lovely candid shots and stopping us to get some of the more picturesque landscapes exactly right. We had a great adventure together and it didn’t feel like being hounded by a camera crew which is exactly how we preferred it.
Malachi was well prepared too he had all the permits in his pack and even brought supplies in case we had a wardrobe emergency or needed first aid. He had even visited the park a day early to scope out some of the better locations and figure out what order we should go in.
Being in Valley of Fire is breathtaking as is but nothing prepared us for the photos when he shared them with us, and he even gave us a few quick edits as a sneak peak early on. He has an amazing eye for angles and color and our wedding photos looked like something out of a dream. They came out better than we could have hoped for and Malachi captured our adventuring and care for each other better than you can describe with words.
Malachi is an amazing photographer, but he is also a thorough professional and a fantastic human being. Our day could not have gone any better and we had so much fun the entire time. We would recommend anyone looking for an unforgettable experience and beautiful pictures to contact Malachi, we would do it all again in a heartbeat.
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Tiffany Sent on 11/17/20185 out of 5 rating
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Exceptional eye for nature
My husband and I were married in western Colorado and we couldnt be happier with Malachi's work.he took great shots of the mesas and vineyards that we fell in love with many years ago.My husband and I were married in western Colorado and we couldnt be happier with Malachi's work.he took great shots of the mesas and vineyards that we fell in love with many years ago. -
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Katlyn Sent on 07/10/20175 out of 5 rating
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Amazing job! My fiance and I are awkward in front of the camera and you can't even tell by the photos!!Amazing job! My fiance and I are awkward in front of the camera and you can't even tell by the photos!! -
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Travis Sent on 03/11/20175 out of 5 rating
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Malachi did an amazing job with our photos! We couldn't be happier with how they turned out. Every shot was elegant and beautifully composed. He was great to work with, he got our style right away and took care of the rest. We loved working with him and would definitely use him again.Malachi did an amazing job with our photos! We couldn't be happier with how they turned out. Every shot was elegant and beautifully composed. He was great to work with, he got our style right away and took care of the rest. We loved working with him and would definitely use him again. -
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Elv R. Sent on 02/20/20175 out of 5 rating
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Shell creek photography did my wedding in june and we could not be happier with the result! After i received the photos, albums, and slideshows i felt like i didnt pay them enough. And if you are looking to buy a wedding album from them, make sure you buy the biggest size they got. I bought a smaller one becuase didnt think much of it, they did such an amazing job that i shouldve spent more on it.Shell creek photography did my wedding in june and we could not be happier with the result! After i received the photos, albums, and slideshows i felt like i didnt pay them enough. And if you are looking to buy a wedding album from them, make sure you buy the biggest size they got. I bought a smaller one becuase didnt think much of it, they did such an amazing job that i shouldve spent more on it. -
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Deann Sent on 02/20/20175 out of 5 rating
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Shell creek photography was absolutely amazing!! They worked well with us on our budget, they had great ideas on picture areas and poses, they were prompt very professional and didn't give up until they had he best pictures!Shell creek photography was absolutely amazing!! They worked well with us on our budget, they had great ideas on picture areas and poses, they were prompt very professional and didn't give up until they had he best pictures! -
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Ryan Sent on 08/24/20214.8 out of 5 rating
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Telluride Elopement with Shell Creek Photography
Malachi was great to work with, super helpful and knowledgeable helping us plan our day around Telluride. He helped us plan with ideas for shooting locations, including several different options of lakes, trails and hikes that we could take around the area. We ended up going up Imogene Pass and taking photos on the top of the pass, and then set up a picnic a bit further down towards Yankee Boy Basin and Ouray. He was very friendly and professional all day long, and even helped wrangle our dog during some of the shoots to get his attention to get the best possible photos. We ended the day shooting some sunset pictures on Last Dollar Road which was completely his suggestion and the photos turned out amazing. We would highly recommend to anyone wanting to elope, as he provided an all-inclusive service helping us plan the day, and provided great pictures that captured the day perfectly.Malachi was great to work with, super helpful and knowledgeable helping us plan our day around Telluride. He helped us plan with ideas for shooting locations, including several different options of lakes, trails and hikes that we could take around the area. We ended up going up Imogene Pass and taking photos on the top of the pass, and then set up a picnic a bit further down towards Yankee Boy Basin and Ouray. He was very friendly and professional all day long, and even helped wrangle our dog during some of the shoots to get his attention to get the best possible photos. We ended the day shooting some sunset pictures on Last Dollar Road which was completely his suggestion and the photos turned out amazing. We would highly recommend to anyone wanting to elope, as he provided an all-inclusive service helping us plan the day, and provided great pictures that captured the day perfectly. -
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Cierra Sent on 10/13/20211 out of 5 rating
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Missed photos with poor composition.
Disclaimer: I have given Malachi more than a month and a half to communicate with us and our original photographer directly regarding our concerns and to date he has chosen to ignore us. I am happy to share examples of the poor work he provided for our day as proof.
The amount of dread, disgust and disappointment I feel is overwhelming looking through the album. What Malachai did is not enough. It’ll never be enough to make up for what was missed on a day that we will never be able to change. This is not a day we can ever get back or recreate. It’s over, gone, and all we have to show for it are some careless photos that an amateur could’ve taken and our memories.
For context our wedding, like many others, had to be rescheduled from 2020 to 2021 due to Covid. Because of this our original photographer had to hire an associate photographer to shoot our day. Knowing how important photos are to any couple- but especially one where the bride models- she chose Malachi of Shell Creek. He graciously accepted. I was excited because he is supposed to be the premier elopement photographer known throughout Colorado and the Midwest. This is where good things I have to say about Malachi end.
He was awkward and seemed uninterested during our initial consultation which I brushed off as the strangeness of having a phone call intro. He was a no show for our final meeting 2 weeks before the wedding. It was a red flag but I continued to rely on his reputation for amazing photos and the portfolio he displays on social media. 2 days before the wedding he finally texted me saying he “had been out of service”.
He arrived and was awkward from the get go, acting more like a newbie photographer who had never photographed a wedding before. Hesitating and asking me what shots I wanted- when he had been provided a shot list from myself, as well as directions from my main photographer who had hired him, and a timeline from myself and our wedding coordinator. Throughout the day he continued to disappoint by not seeming to know the timeline, the photos wanted, or even a general sense of what traditional photos you’d think a couple would want from their wedding. Though admittedly our timeline was running behind (like many weddings) Malachi made things no better by seemingly disappearing for a short time in between the getting ready hotel and the venue (a less than 10 minute drive). Calls to his cellphone went unanswered and my groom ended up seeing me because this disorganization.
There’s many photos where the composition, layout, arranging of people, angles and creativity are missing. The lack of attention to details is horrible. The majority of our photos feel like he didn’t care to even try to direct or get the shots that he typically shares. During what should’ve been first looks there’s never even a straight on shot with myself and my brother- dad or my husband. They’re all taken from strange angles and in sub optimal lighting. As a professional he should’ve known how to shoot or compensate for the lighting.
The typical details- having bouquets, straightened outfits, detailed rings shots, etc. all missed. Asking everyone to look in the same direction was missed. No romantic holding shots or even a single photo of our rings on. Nothing. Some detail shots are easy enough to fake a recreate. But so many moments we should’ve gotten with our friends and family were missed.
As a couple we will never be able to get the memories of our wedding day back and He has yet to answer for what he has done. It’s a day I dreamed of for many years and planned for 2- only to have few photos of that I can be proud of posting. I have cried many tears over this and now my only hope is that other couples do not have this experience with him and think twice before hiring and trusting him with their most special day.Disclaimer: I have given Malachi more than a month and a half to communicate with us and our original photographer directly regarding our concerns and to date he has chosen to ignore us. I am happy to share examples of the poor work he provided for our day as proof.
The amount of dread, disgust and disappointment I feel is overwhelming looking through the album. What Malachai did is not enough. It’ll never be enough to make up for what was missed on a day that we will never be able to change. This is not a day we can ever get back or recreate. It’s over, gone, and all we have to show for it are some careless photos that an amateur could’ve taken and our memories.
For context our wedding, like many others, had to be rescheduled from 2020 to 2021 due to Covid. Because of this our original photographer had to hire an associate photographer to shoot our day. Knowing how important photos are to any couple- but especially one where the bride models- she chose Malachi of Shell Creek. He graciously accepted. I was excited because he is supposed to be the premier elopement photographer known throughout Colorado and the Midwest. This is where good things I have to say about Malachi end.
He was awkward and seemed uninterested during our initial consultation which I brushed off as the strangeness of having a phone call intro. He was a no show for our final meeting 2 weeks before the wedding. It was a red flag but I continued to rely on his reputation for amazing photos and the portfolio he displays on social media. 2 days before the wedding he finally texted me saying he “had been out of service”.
He arrived and was awkward from the get go, acting more like a newbie photographer who had never photographed a wedding before. Hesitating and asking me what shots I wanted- when he had been provided a shot list from myself, as well as directions from my main photographer who had hired him, and a timeline from myself and our wedding coordinator. Throughout the day he continued to disappoint by not seeming to know the timeline, the photos wanted, or even a general sense of what traditional photos you’d think a couple would want from their wedding. Though admittedly our timeline was running behind (like many weddings) Malachi made things no better by seemingly disappearing for a short time in between the getting ready hotel and the venue (a less than 10 minute drive). Calls to his cellphone went unanswered and my groom ended up seeing me because this disorganization.
There’s many photos where the composition, layout, arranging of people, angles and creativity are missing. The lack of attention to details is horrible. The majority of our photos feel like he didn’t care to even try to direct or get the shots that he typically shares. During what should’ve been first looks there’s never even a straight on shot with myself and my brother- dad or my husband. They’re all taken from strange angles and in sub optimal lighting. As a professional he should’ve known how to shoot or compensate for the lighting.
The typical details- having bouquets, straightened outfits, detailed rings shots, etc. all missed. Asking everyone to look in the same direction was missed. No romantic holding shots or even a single photo of our rings on. Nothing. Some detail shots are easy enough to fake a recreate. But so many moments we should’ve gotten with our friends and family were missed.
As a couple we will never be able to get the memories of our wedding day back and He has yet to answer for what he has done. It’s a day I dreamed of for many years and planned for 2- only to have few photos of that I can be proud of posting. I have cried many tears over this and now my only hope is that other couples do not have this experience with him and think twice before hiring and trusting him with their most special day. -
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