Friends Near & Far

Our dear friends, Kevin and Hisako, just came for a visit from Tokyo. It was really wonderful to see them again. They are such an adorable couple and a joy to be around. We went up to the Sunshine Coast for a couple of nights to flake out and catch up on each others news. It poured but it didn't matter because we weren't in a hurry to do anything. There was a break in the rain so we headed out for a little walk with our cameras at hand. The reflections in the puddles caught my eye and I really like how the pictures turned out.
Thanks for coming to town, Kevin and Hisako. We miss you already!
Holly

It is still fun to play with puddles!

This honeysuckle was in the front yard of the place we rented. The bright yellow leaves were so cheery under all the grey skies.

I love this picture that Roger took. The light is just gorgeous.

Irina and Miodrag's Wedding

Our first wedding of the year was Irina and Miodrag's wedding. They had a small, intimate wedding on a beautiful sunny afternoon. They are such a sweet couple and it was a pleasure to be their wedding photographers. Here are some of our favourite pictures.
Thank you, Irina and Miodrag, for a great day!

Holly and Roger

Morocco

In the fall of last year Roger and I were lucky enough to head over to Morocco for 10 days. We spent 7 days in the ancient city of Marrakech and then spent 3 nights in Essaouira on the Atlantic coast.












The trip had many exciting firsts for us. It was our first time touching African soil, it was our first time traveling together overseas (crazy to believe since we've been together for 4 years!) and best of all, for Roger it was his first time in a country whose culture is so different than our own. I had so much fun watching Roger walk around with a giant grin on his face while he soaked it all in. Roger quickly learned a touch of Arabic, became a master at bartering, and made friends with the locals everywhere we went.

The things we remember the most about being there are the delicious food, especially the incredible olives and nuts, eating yummy kebabs and fresh bread in the stalls of the huge main square of Marrakech, the haunting beauty of the muslim call to prayer 5 times a day, drinking lots of mint tea and fresh OJ, the amazing history everywhere we looked, happily getting lost every time we wandered through the massive souks (markets) of Marrakech and the breathtakingly beautiful sunsets over the Atlantic.
It was a wonderful, wonderful trip. We hope you enjoy the photos.
I'm so glad that we have this blog so we can share them with all of you.

Holly

Tips on How to Choose Your Wedding Photographer. Advice from the professionals, Roger and Holly, of Roger Mahler Photography

With so many wedding photographers out there it can be difficult making this decision that can have great consequences. You spend so much time planning all the details of your wedding and it is vital to have beautiful pictures to cherish after it is all over. We have heard too many bad stories about people being disappointed with their wedding photographs and we do not want that happening to you. Here we will share with you our top tips that we hope will help you make your decision.

Tip # 1: Connect with your wedding photographer
We believe that this is so important that we have put it as our number one tip. If you do not “click” with your photographer it will show in the photos because you will not be comfortable, relaxed and natural. Wedding photography involves constant interaction between the wedding couple, bridal party, guests and the photographer, so it is in your best interests to choose a photographer whose personality is compatible with your personality. You do not want to have a photographer you find irritating, annoying, or offensive spending all day with you on your wedding day.

It is also really important that you feel comfortable enough with your wedding photographer to communicate openly with him or her. We would hate it if an important photograph was missed because a client was too shy to ask for it to be done. You should also ask your potential wedding photographer how they work. Are they flexible to go with the flow of the day? How will they dress on the wedding day? Do they work quickly? How are they with children?

Tip # 2: Ask to see complete wedding albums
You’ve found a photographer whose style “speaks” to you but can he or she capture the entire wedding day with beautiful images? When you meet with a prospective photographer to view his or her work ask to see a complete wedding album (or two or three!) that tells the entire story of a couple’s wedding day from start to finish. If a photographer only shows you a few pictures of a particular wedding ask them why they don’t have a complete album for you to see.

Tip # 3: Make sure the wedding photographer you originally met with will be the same photographer who will be taking pictures on your wedding day
Some wedding photography studios have several photographers working for them. You do not want to be surprised on your wedding day by a photographer arriving that you didn’t expect especially after you’ve taken the care to find someone that was just right for you. In your initial meeting you will also want to be sure you view samples of the actual photographer who will be assigned to your wedding, so be sure to ask whether that is the case.


About us

We are passionate about photography and we are passionate about people. We love working in wedding photography and it shows in our work. Please visit our website at http://www.rogermahler.com for our portfolio or call us so we can meet in person.

We hope that you have found this information helpful. If you have any questions or would like some more information please give us a call at 604-319-0494 or email us at info@rogermahler.com.

Roger and Holly