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Reviewing Eric Rockburn, of Eric Rockburn Photography
It's rare to find a husband and wife who not only love to be together, but also love to work together. Eric Rockburn's success is hinged not only on his dual diplomas in graphic design and photography, his lifelong exposure to art and photography specifically, but also on the woman he
married and works
Eric describes his style as being inspired by the essence of the day and how it unfolds. "I'm drawn into the love inspired by the bride and groom, the day, the wedding décor... We approach each wedding with a fresh perspective."
What makes Eric click Eric Rockburn grew up surrounded by the art of photography. In fact, his parents had their own photography business, working as a team from their in-home studio. "Creativity and art has always been part of my family," he explains. "My mom and dad have been a professional photography team since I was a child." He admits that he has always been interested in expanding his creativity and expressing himself visually, "My passion for art started a long time ago. Since I could remember I have been drawing and painting. I have tried many mediums from pastels to acrylics to clay..." This explains why Eric, after graduating from a graphic design college program, moved on to earn a second diploma from London's own Fanshawe College - a school known for their excellent photography program.
Eric has now been a photographer for nine years, five of which he's spent shooting weddings. In addition to weddings, he does quite a bit of engagement, maternity, baby and family photo shoots. "I love shooting the emotion and moments between a bride and groom, between parents and their newborn babies, or the emotion on the face of an expectant mother... It's hard for me to get through a day without having my finger activating a shutter. I try to create photo essays on a regular basis..."
Another one of Eric's secrets to success comes from his partner in life and business, his wife Crystal. He's quick to point out her importance in the each step of the way to producing your finished wedding album, "Crystal and I are a husband-wife team who are passionate about our business and about each other. As a newlywed couple we understand the importance of having everything exactly perfect on a couple's wedding day. We appreciate the opportunity to be part of such a special time in our client's lives and take that responsibility very seriously."
What a bride wants When Eric goes to work on your wedding, it's not just another job for him. "It's not work. It's art. And it's fun." He says he immerses himself in your wedding day as much as he possibly can. "That's how I'm able to capture the excitement, the laughter, the love.... All of those emotions and people that are so important to you are caught on camera."
Catering to what any bride would want, Eric believes that the bride should feel like her photos are straight out of a magazine. "I don't want your photos to look like just the regular wedding photos. They should be incredible. And they should be memorable for everyone who views them. Not just for the bride and groom." To make this happen, Eric and Crystal try to have fun with the bride, groom and wedding party. He says that making people comfortable in front of the camera is what makes a truly great photo. "We try to make sure everyone is at ease. We want the photography portion of the wedding day to be enjoyable - a lot of laughs and everyone is relaxed." He enjoys that ability to be able to get people to relax and have fun with their time together. "We feel like we are part of the family... We're truly honoured to be sharing their day with them."
Eric knows that every wedding is unique. "I know how fast the day flies by and I just want to make sure we capture every possible moment and detail." So when he approaches your wedding, his goal is to do so accurately, intimately, in details, and yet as unobtrusively as possible. "... I love photography; it's my way of finding beauty in every day."
Branding himself Eric shoots in a mix of contemporary and documentary styles, with lots of candids to capture some of the best moments unplanned of the wedding (with the help of Crystal). His main focus is capturing the fun and unique moments that represent the couple themselves, "With two diplomas under my belt, I fuse them to create my own brand of contemporary, avant-garde style."
Your photo options Because your album isn't just a product, it's your own true life story, Eric considers the resulting album to be as important as any other detail in his business. "We are driven to exceed expectations in every facet of the bride and groom's experience with us," Eric told us. "These photographs and albums will become cherished in their family for generations."
Eric believes that one of the keys to great photos is communication between the bride and groom and the photographer, especially when it comes to their album. That's why Eric makes sure that every couple loves not just the pictures but the presentation of their chosen photos as well. "I love documenting my customer's wedding day with a collection of photos that become a masterpiece representation of the bride and groom's most important day," Eric explains. "The bride cherishing the fragrance of rare flowers that make her bouquet, the feeling the groom has as he sees his bride for the first time, the emotions the bride experiences while dancing with her dad - these are the moments we try and capture forever." To truly appreciate Eric's ability to mix his graphic design background with photography, you have to see one of his albums that enhance the already emotionally charged photos.
Budgeting for memories Eric Rockburn Photography has three pre-set packages set up for his couples. Ranging in price from $1399 to $1999, each package offers hosting of your photos in an online gallery for six months, as well as a DVD slideshow set to music. While his packages are customizable, Eric offers great options from the Velvet package including four hours of coverage and 150 unmarked proofs and the Sterling package including four hours of coverage and 200 unmarked proofs, all the way up to the Moulin Rouge package. Including almost everything you'd ever want, the Moulin Rouge rings in at $1999 and comes with up to six hours of coverage, 300 unmarked proofs.
Eric Rockburn carries a brand new line of custom designed coffee table styled albums. "I'm very excited about them. They offer an incredible way to present one of the most important days in your life." These albums also allow Eric to tap further into his graphic design education and experience. Taking presentation to another level, he says that all of his packages come with a DVD-ready slideshow. "Brides love the DVD slide show because it's such a great way to show your photos to family and friends," he says.
detailsdetailsdetails • Eric recommends that you book at least 6 to 12 months in advance to ensure that you get your special day, though he is happy to take last minute bookings if his schedule permits. • A deposit of half down is required at time of booking your wedding date with the balance due upon receipt of your proofs. • A travel charge may apply for weddings outside the London area. • Extra coverage is available at $100/hour.
If you'd like to set up an appointment to meet with Eric in London, you can give him a call at 519-434-7548, or reach him by email at info@ericrockburn.com.
More work by Eric Rockburn Photography can be seen online at Eric's revamped website at www.ericrockburn.com.
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