New Hampshire Magazine's Bride Spring-Summer 2023 - 40

The Moment Maker
Q A&
with wedding photographer Kate Preftakes
Kate Preftakes is all about the details. As a fine art
wedding photographer, Preftakes loves documenting the
unique moments and the raw, candid shots that tell the
story of every couples' big day. Her personal philosophy
is that marriage is greater than the wedding day, and
she creates images of life and love in an authentic way
to reflect it. With each click of the shutter, she strives to
create timeless photos that will never go out of style and
be passed down through generations to come.
Q: What is your unique style
A: My approach is both editorial
of photography?
and artistic. My intent with every
wedding that I photograph is to create
timeless imagery that is classic and will
stand the test of time. I believe that the
details of the day are just as important
as the portraits, and I want my images
to be effortlessly natural and artfully
crafted.
Q: How many hours of coverage
A: Most of my weddings require 8-9
do you provide?
hours of photography to effectively
cover the day. I typically begin
photographing the wedding four hours
prior to the ceremony in order to get
those beautiful getting-ready shots and
portraits. Unless there is a big send-off
of some kind, I do not need to stay until
the end of the reception.
Q: What are the benefits of doing
A: While I never insist that my
a " first look " for photos?
couples do a first look, I do highly
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" There are many talented photographers out
there, but I think it's important to really take the
time and make sure you have a good connection
with your photographer as a person. "
recommend it! It is a great way to get
portraits done prior to the ceremony
so that you have more time to spend
at your cocktail hour and reception
with your guests. It is also a very special
moment to see each other (with
perfectly fresh hair and makeup) in a
private location, and have a chance
to connect while being unobtrusively
photographed. I've heard many brides
say that seeing each other helped
eliminate any wedding-day jitters too!
Q:
Do you shoot your photos in
digital or film?
A: Both! I am a hybrid shooter,
and I love combining the looks
of both film and digital to capture the
wedding day. Film is dreamy, and I
use it for mainly portraits and details.
Digital gives me more flexibility with
lower light situations. Fortunately, it
is possible to match the look of film
so the entire collection is cohesive
and gorgeous.
Q:
Any final advice for the
engaged couple?
A: There are many talented photographers
out there, but I think it's
important to really take the time and
make sure you have a good connection
with your photographer as a person.
They will be there with you for a large
part of the day, and having trust and
feeling comfortable with that person
will make all the difference. Once you
have made your choice, trust them as
an artist and give them the freedom to
create the images that you fell in love
with initially.
preftakesphoto.com
PHOTOGRAPHY BY Kate Preftakes Photography
http://www.preftakesphoto.com
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