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bios
Kate
Chin, master photographer, photo editor
and album designer
Kate is an alumni of the University of Wisconsin-Madison
who studied under a remarkable photojournalist
while working on special documentary projects.
Kate founded Captured Moments in 2002, giving
couples a company that combines classic
and modern style, the latest albums and
products, and the very best customer service.
What are some shots that you just have to
take at every wedding?
Must haves would be stunning, modern bridal
portraits as well as shots of the bride
and groom that focus on natural interaction
and show true emotion.
What are your favorite things to
shoot at weddings?
I love to shoot “first” moments
– when a groom or father sees the
bride for the first time, when a couple
walks out after the recessional and shares
those first happy moments as husband and
wife, when a bride and groom have their
first dance – all of these moments
create such beautiful emotion, and it’s
just the best to have the chance to capture
those moments forever.
What’s a good tip for couples on how
to get the best photographs?
Relax and trust in the people around you
– family, wedding party and wedding
professionals - to make your day easy and
comfortable. When you are relaxed, that
joy and calmness comes through in your photographs.
At the opposite end, if you are really stressed
or worried about things going perfectly,
not only will you look tense, but you can
sometimes miss out on a lot of happy moments
on a day that just flies by!
Gary
Damaschke, master photographer
Gary is an alumni of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee,
where he earned his Bachelor’s and
Master’s degrees. His years of experience
in all fields of photography paired with
his natural creativity allows him to effortlessly
blend the special details of your day into
each and every picture.
What are some shots that you just
have to take at every wedding?
I really think that wedding pictures should
reflect the personalities of each couple.
I try to create images during the day that
incorporate elements of both nature and
architecture, while still honoring the style
of the couple.
What are your favorite things to
shoot at weddings?
I love to look for those tender, intimate
moments between the bride and groom…moments
that happen so quickly that a couple might
not have even remembered them. Once those
moments are captured on camera they simply
become unforgettable.
What’s a good tip for couples
on how to get the best photographs?
Spend time finding wedding professionals
who fit your style and make you feel comfortable,
as many of them will be sharing a good portion
of your day with you. Once you have chosen
your wedding team, communicate with them
regularly to ensure a meaningful, personalized
and carefree wedding day.
Dan
Chin, master videographer & assistant
photographer
Dan is an alumni of the University of Wisconsin-Madison
where he studied journalism and had a strong
interest in creating motion pictures. Dan’s
intuitive eye for compelling imagery gives
him the ability to shoot cinematic wedding
films while also being able to create unique
still shots.
How do you put your signature touch on each
wedding film?
A true wedding film is a lot more than holding
the camera and pressing record. Sure, you’d
still be able to watch the event, but you
wouldn’t see and feel the details.
For example, instead of just shooting your
first dance from the same angle the whole
time, I shoot things that make you feel
like you are actually there...the way the
groom is holding the bride’s hand,
or the way the bride’s dress sweeps
across the floor. Emotion is captured in
the details.
What are your favorite things to
shoot at weddings?
I love capturing the father-daughter dance
because there is just so much emotion and
interaction. The father is filled with pride,
joy and a touch of sadness in giving his
daughter away and looking back on the years
that have led up to this moment. There are
just so many feelings that you can see in
each of their eyes, and it’s incredible
to capture them on film.
What’s a good tip for couples
on how to get the best video?
Natural footage from your day will produce
a video that truly reflects your wedding
and who you are, so try to pretend the camera
isn’t even there. Don’t let
it influence what you say or how you act
- just let the day unfold.
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