Giving Christian 5 stars only because you don't have 10 stars on here. I contacted many photographers in October, 2.5 months before my parents' 50th anniversary party on Dec 28. I was worried about booking a photographer during a very busy time of year. Christian was the only one who responded to me and **his wife was ill in the ER** at the time! He committed to the date and even gave me a reasonable rate because the event didn't involve any fancy poses or photography. I just wanted high quality candids and family portraits, because my parents have only 4 photos from their wedding. They didn't have money back then and a friend they asked to take pictures screwed up.
Christian was very professional and sent a contract for him and me to sign. Every time I contacted him (every 2 weeks before the date) with confirmations or questions, he was very polite and responded within a day! I explained that I was nervous because of the date, I live out of town, and my mother has moderate dementia. He didn't seem annoyed that I kept confirming with him and was very reassuring and said he was looking forward to the event.
The event- Christian showed up a few minutes early and when he couldn't see where I was, texted me to find me. He had good ideas about when and where to take the photos with my parents. I followed him around when he was taking pictures that included my mother because she was confused and didn't look at the camera unless I was behind Christian waving, but Christian wasn't annoyed with me. He is the most even-keeled guy. During the party, he was so stealth and unobtrusive, but very friendly. I was worried - did he get enough photos?
But just got the DVD today and the pictures are great - high quality, great candids and unique angles. He made sure and took pictures of the people whom i pointed out that were important - my parents' relatives and close friends and also took candids of a lot of others.
Can't say enough about Christian. Would DEFINITELY call him again for another event. I just wish he was there 20 years ago when I got married in So Ca! read more