Josie Liming Photography

What is your style of photography?

I specialize in documentary photography and magazine-style portraiture. I photograph moments as they unfold in front of me without directing the scene or relying on over-manipulation of the images in post processing. My documentary approach captures the relationships surrounding you on your wedding day.

What is your philosophy towards weddings?

My grandmother’s 1926 photo album contains the quote, “In time I will change, and you, and the currents of our lives. But the image of this moment, and you, are unforgettable.”

Your wedding is unique to you and your family. I will capture the authentic, unforgettable moments that happen during your wedding day and preserve them for you and future generations to cherish.

An image from my grandparents’ 1929 wedding is proof of where I come from, of who I am. It is a straightforward portrait, but what I see are the crooked pinky fingers of my grandfather. Those same crooked pinkies I see when I look at my own hands. This image is priceless to me. This is why I am a photographer and why I hope to photograph your wedding. So that, one day, your grandchildren will see a bit of themselves in your wedding photographs.

What is your price range of services?

Custom photographic documentation begins at $2400 though most couples invest $4000-$6000.

Do you have packages? If so, what do they include?

I offer a variety of wedding products and services available in collections that I will personally tailor to accommodate your needs. Custom collections begin at $2400. Premium collections can include full day coverage, two photographers, DVDs of images, online galleries, a hard cover album, photo booth services and an engagement session.

Will you be the one shooting the wedding or do you hire out other photographers as well?

Yes, both. If you choose a collection featuring two photographers I will always be one and my husband, also a professionally trained photojournalist, will be the other. If he cannot shoot alongside me, I hire other professionally trained photographers with wedding experience.

Do you shoot film and/or digital?

I use professional grade Nikon digital equipment.

After the wedding, how long until the proofs are ready?

Images from your wedding will available online within two weeks of your wedding. Expect six weeks for album and other product delivery.

Special services offered (optional or included):

Photo Booth: Similar to the old favorite but without the cramped quarters, I offer a photo booth for weddings and other events. We set up a miniature photo studio complete with lights, a background and a camera on a tripod. The camera is rigged with a remote control so guests can take as many crazy pictures of themselves as they want. This often becomes a major attraction during receptions and livens up the party. Following the event, we set the images to music and produce a movie similar to a stop motion animated film. Please view an example here.

Is there anything else you would like me to know?

With a background in newspaper photojournalism, I’ve developed the skills necessary to document anything that comes my way. Photographing breaking news, professional sports and heads of state has given me the experience to anticipate the moments that occur during your wedding.

I am an award-winning member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association, the National Press Photographers Association and the Professional Photographers of America. My work has appeared in national and international publications but my biggest honor is to have my work hanging on your wall.