I am SO. DARN. EXCITED to share this week’s vendor with you… Kallima Photography! Ben and Rebekah Hood make up the husband and wife team of Kallima Photography, and you can take my word for it- they are pretty amazing! Based in South Florida, these fabulous photographers travel all over the world capturing gorgeous weddings- in both film and digital photography, and even in video! Oh and let’s not forget about the breathtaking images they capture each and every time. I’m seriously amazed time and time again when I see the weddings they’ve shot! Enough from me though, I’ll let their images (and their interview) speak for Kallima Photography…
Why do you see yourself as being Modern, Vintage, Classic, or Eclectic?
Our style really depends on the bride and groom, and the feel of their day. We have a way of seeing things, but we can still only tell the story of the day that is unfolding in front of us. We believe that it’s our job to tell that story, so that may change a bit with each wedding-and it should.
What is your favorite wedding detail you’ve ever seen or created?
That is really tough. We’ve had some awesome brides and grooms. I really like the things that have a story behind them. We were blessed to shoot a greek wedding in the bride’s backyard in ft. lauderdale, florida. So each guest was given a bottle of olive oil from the families land in Greece. Gifts like this take planning, and care for event and guests. I love stuff like that.
What is your favorite store or brand?
I love Nordstrom’s because of the philosophy behind it. It’s hard to stand out as a department store…basically your selling the same stuff as everyone else. What Nordstrom’s has done, and is known for, is spectacular customer service. The employees have been empowered to go the extra mile for their clients, and they sell the best stuff! That’s what I would love our business to be known for….not just the photography, but also the care that we have for our clients.
What is your favorite thing about weddings?
Getting to know the Bride and Groom. This above all, is the best part of our job. We are so blessed to be apart of such intimate and important moments. There are times on the wedding day where we are invited into moments where no one else is. We have great respect for the importance of the day and are so thankful that we are allowed to tell these stories. We’ve gone on vacation with clients, crashed on their couches when we’ve traveled, and even named our daughter after a bride. The relationships are the best part of our job.
What qualities do you possess that enable you to work well with brides and grooms?
We listen to our clients and try to get to know them. You can’t tell someone’s story if you don’t know them. Also, we just like people. It’s fun to get to know people and their stories. Rebekah used to start off her bio with “i love, love.” and that’s still true. This love for the story and the people puts us in a great place to do our job well.
What steps do you take to ensure that your clients will have amazing wedding days when working with you?
We have a few policies set in place that really make a big difference on the wedding day. We require an engagement shoot. This allows the bride and groom to get comfortable with us, and being behind the camera-and it helps us to get to know them. The last thing a bride needs is to try and learn to get comfortable with her photographer on the wedding day. We also require that the bride and groom fill out a pretty detailed info sheet. This helps us to spot any potential timeline or location problems, and work them out well in advance. Finally, we only offer unlimited coverage on the wedding day. This is huge for the couple because it allows them to just relax and not worry about when their photographer is going to get there or what time they are leaving…we’re there for the duration.
You may even recognize Kallima Photography‘s work from a few * super amazing* weddings that have been featured here on ELD too! Be sure to go check them all out, and then head on over to their ELV listing to learn more about them and see more of their work! Brides, if you want an amazing husband-and-wife team of photographers to capture your wedding beautifully, Kallima Photography just might be the ones for you! :)
email: details@kallimaphotography.com | phone: 850.980.1274 | website: http://kallimaphotography.com
twitter: Follow Ben on Twitter | Follow Rebekah on Twitter | facebook: “Like” Kallima Photography!
location: Florida, Georgia, Tennessee | type: Photographer | style: Eclectic, Modern, Vintage | price: $$$, $$
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