BRAVO PHOTOGRAPHERS BLOG

{LIFE} Simple elegance

2009-04-15T01:07:00.002-04:00

40 years from now, you will not care how creative your photographer was on your wedding day.

50 years from now, you will not care what kind of crazy equipment your photographer used.

60 years from now, you will not care if your photographer was popular.

You will only care that your photographs represent the truth.

Work And Learn Seminars

2009-04-09T21:35:00.001-04:00

[LEARN] 3 new seminar dates have been released on the site. In our company section under education you will find a drop down menu. Seminars are limited to 12 Photographers.
These seminars are focused on photography and what it means to take good photographs right in the camera without a lot of photoshop work.
Our winter seminars focus on the post processing of photography and will also include album and product design.

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Lots of New Features

2009-02-26T20:42:00.002-05:00

This week we have released several new features on our site. Clients now have the ability to review and sign contracts online and pay their deposit in the comfort of their own offices. This is in an attempt to further streamline the photography business and help our clients get through the wedding planning process a little bit easier. Bravo is a highly integrated company with new technology that is constantly being released. Bravo clients will continue to enjoy being on the cutting edge of these new and exciting changes.

A New Day for Photographers

2009-02-05T16:34:00.003-05:00

Photography is changing. Every day there are more and more photographers trying to break into the wedding industry. Each year these newcomers are disappointing thousands of brides. These brides probably love the work captured by their chosen photographer, but are extremely annoyed when they don't receive their products for months, if not years later. This has changed wedding photography into a "Do it Yourself" industry where amateur photographers are charging below par wages for sub-par work and service. Giving couples their wedding images only on DVD and leaving it up to them.
Most photographers can not manage a business properly and their clients suffer for it.

That's why Bravo is the first company in North America to give photographers the opportunity to interact with their couples in a personal way...and leave the time consuming work to the production and administration team at Bravo.

Photographers enjoy a fantastic quality of life while still making 100% of their service fees. The company earns their profits from the products they sell; which means less markup to the customer and a faster turnaround time.

Ask any couple who is discontent with their wedding photographer...they will most likely tell you that they were unhappy with the service after the wedding.

That's what makes Bravo the smarter choice.

Top 25 Experts Editorial in "The Wedding Ring"

2009-01-27T20:20:00.003-05:00

We have been fortunate enough to be considered among the top 25 experts in our field in Toronto. When The Wedding Ring approached us, we were flattered to say the least. This is the company that prints BRIDAL NEWS magazine! During our interview, the writers asked us about our business and the way we run things at Bravo. They were surprised to see how streamlined our business was and the fact that we paid our photographers so much while making a minimal profit for the company (and still finding money to donate to charities). We were able to share a great deal of information about us and they have written a fabulous article about our company and services.

You can see the article here: http://www.gta.ontarioweddingring.com/vendors/photographers/bravophotographers.html

Back to Regular Hours

2009-01-26T17:54:00.002-05:00

It has been over 2 weeks from the bridal show at the MTCC and we are back to regular consultation hours this week. Tuesday & Wednesday evenings 6:00, 7:00, 8:00PM time slots. You can see our consultation and photographer availability through our live calendar by going to the calendar page on the Bravo website. Booking a consultation is super easy too...just enter your information, the date and time that you prefer, and you should receive an email confirmation back shortly. You will also see your name in our calendar within 24hours, which will also confirm your appointment with us. Bravo Photographers is run very efficiently using online systems, so that your upcoming busy months will be a breeze when working with us.

Bridal Show @ MTCC

2009-01-12T17:45:00.002-05:00

Thanks to all who attended the Bridal Show at the Metro Toronto Convention Center this weekend and stopped by our booth. Everyone had a great time and the show was a huge success. So many new faces and so many interesting stories. We will be happy to serve you in booking consultations throughout the week and into next week...every day of the week. We return to our normal schedule on January 26, where we meet couples on Tuesday & Wednesday 6-9PM.

The New 2009 Website Has Been Released

2009-01-08T18:37:00.002-05:00

With great pleasure....we'd like to let you know that the new website has been updated and released to the public. We'd like to thank all of you for your patience and support. Since we are in the first few weeks of the release, we do anticipate that there may be a few links that don't work properly...or a few pages that are not displaying correctly. With your help in identifying these, we will have everything running perfectly as soon as possible.

You will see many new features on the site. Some of which are not available yet, but they will be soon. Our new website is a clear an concise way to understand the workings of our studio and allow potential couples to clearly budget and book the photographer of their choice with minimal time over the phone or in consultation.

We know that everyone is extremely busy these days and that everyone appreciates a well-designed and useful website. We have been listening to you...and this new website is your answer. We hope you love it!

Plugging away

2008-12-02T20:22:00.001-05:00

Our website is nearly done everyone! Thanks for your patience...we know you're going to love it. We will be releasing it on January 1st to ring in the new year!

And We're BACK

2008-11-24T23:47:00.002-05:00

Hey everyone! After a lightning fast summer and many wedding bells heard, we are back to the blog. We've had some delays in hosting the new site but everything is still on schedule. The new website will be launched for Canada's Bridal Show at The Metro Toronto Convention Centre on January 9-11...we hope to see you all there :)

We'll try to keep you updated as the weeks go by for the launch of the 2009 website. We are still taking appointments and the calendar is being updated daily. If you are interested in booking an appointment, just check our calendar to see which day works for you and then give us a ring....not your ring..silly....a phone call :P

chat soon

LensFlare Films "Trash The Dress"

2008-07-23T13:21:00.006-04:00

The highly anticipated video of the highly exclusive photo shoot with Ms. K. :)

Trash The Dress from Lens Flare Films on Vimeo.

new friends from Japan

2008-07-08T13:59:00.005-04:00

A wonderful opportunity to photograph two wonderful people. Peilun & John, I wish you both the very best wherever your love takes you next.

Video Blogs are Great!

2008-06-18T18:42:00.003-04:00

Trash the Dress

2008-06-13T19:43:00.003-04:00

I have had a rare and unique experience with a client who authorized this post :) Thanks K.
Ms. K was engaged in a long term committed relationship and found out her partner was unfaithful right before their wedding. She still had the beautiful dress and was reluctant to sell it for money. We decided a therapeutic "Trash the Dress" session was needed. haha
It was an amazing day for everyone involved and an empowering experience for K. :)

new appreciations for weddings

2008-06-09T10:34:00.003-04:00

I have always known the stress of wedding preparation and the months, if not years of planning that goes into making a wedding extravagant. However, on Saturday June 7th, I learned first hand the pressures that is placed on the individuals of the bridal party. You see, I was the best man for the first time in my life to my best friend of 11 years. As a photographer, I see everything that goes on during the day. As a best man, I have seen everything that goes on behind the scenes and I have felt the emotion around the day. This was one of the best experiences of my life. It has changed the way that I will see weddings forever and will undoubtedly change the way I capture weddings from now on.

waiting in a restaurant...

2008-05-25T13:38:00.000-04:00

I ask myself sometimes if other photographers would wait 30 minutes in a restaurant for their clients to arrive for a special meeting arranged on a sunday afternoon?
does this improve or impact my photography? at the very least it improves the service for the client. we need to raise our standards for customer enjoyment in the process of wedding photography...not only on the day of the wedding, but throughout the entire experience.

Help Us Help The Children

2008-05-09T15:21:00.003-04:00

A great evening of friends, music, and good-will. Last night I volunteered to cover The University of Toronto Help Us Help The Children event at "El Mocambo" on Spadina. The bands were full of energy and the crowd had a great time. Thanks to all that put their time into this event and good luck with the main Charity event on May 10th. If anyone is interested in donating anything (time, money, hugs ;) let me know and I can make the appropriate arrangements for your kind gesture.
You can view the entire image collection by clicking on the "View your Event" Link.

Special Offers

2008-04-16T15:47:00.003-04:00

This week, we have sent out a handful of emails to select brides and grooms who are eligible to receive a special offer from us. If you are having trouble accessing your offer page, please let us know. This special offer is only intended for the specific individuals that received an email from us.
Bravo Photographers are working together with LensFlare Films to bring you this special offer. Visit them at www.lensflarefilms.com.

We work extremely well together and that's why we decided to make this a joint venture by offering a couple of couples ;) a break on their wedding package.

Looking forward to working with you all in the future!

A Spring Shower

2008-04-09T14:16:00.003-04:00

A beautiful blend of Italian decor and Persian style made this bridal shower absolutely exquisite. Spectacular details, delicious food, and fabulous entertainment created a night to remember for all those who attended. Here is a sample of the night that was Tasha's bridal shower.

Las Vegas Photographer Convention

2008-04-03T03:01:00.002-04:00

March 16 - March 20. I was able to get away for the week to attend the world's largest wedding photography convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. Up until Saturday March 15, I was still unsure if I would be able to make it, but a good friend of mine took care of me and hooked me up with the largest suite The Venetian Hotel had to offer. 1500 sq. ft of luxury! It's too bad that I didn't get to see much of it as I was attending seminars from 8:00am - 10:00pm every single day!!
The seminars were incredible though. I got a chance to connect with so many amazing photographers and human beings. Sharing ideas and concepts to help each other out was the highlight of this trip. Bringing back to Toronto so many new possibilities for every new couple that enters our office made this trip worth every penny! I am so excited to share with you everything that I have learned and I can't wait to take our finished product to the next level. I will be going back next year for sure.

Website Updates

2008-04-02T19:01:00.004-04:00

We have been updating a few components of the website over the past couple of days. We have added a brand new Calendar tool to our Packages page, which will clearly show you when we are booked in the future. If you have been to the website in the past then you will need to refresh your cache memory in order to see the updates.

Internet Explorer Users:
Click on Tools
Click on Internet Options
On the General Tab, go to "browsing history" and click "Delete..."
Click "Delete Files" under "Temporary Internet Files"
Then reload www.bravophotographers.com

Mozilla Firefox Users:
Hit Ctrl + Shift + Delete
Only check "Cache"
Click "Clear Private Data Now"
Then reload www.bravophotographers.com

You may do this at any time in the future to see the most current version of our website. If you need any help doing this or you can't see our updates, please email or call us.

First Blog

2008-03-31T17:29:00.006-04:00

This is our first blog and we are excited to connect with you through this great medium. Our blog will be a way for you to learn about us as well as share your thoughts with us and future friends. You will get to see some of our latest work and some of our past work. We hope you enjoy this interactive experience!