PRO 2nd Photographer or Associate Wedding Photographer
If you have landed here, then you are looking for a punctual, well-dressed, sync up first, positive, hard-working, go-getter. I am not here to experiment with your clients for my own artful needs. I am hired to focus on all of the moments you are physically unable to capture.
I mean, how can one person capture everything while they are focused on the key players of this once-in-a-lifetime day?
Do you want to feel confident that your 2nd is working hard to give the clients the best experience and photos possible?
Hi!
I am Rhianna Mercier, and I am a lead Photographer, Pro 2nd Shooter, and Associate Photographer with 14+ years specliazing in luxury destination weddings around the world with some of the best wedding photographers in the world!
Services Below
Lt. Art Fairy
$75-$125 /hr quoted per job
services include but not limited to
Making art for you and your clients as a brand representative
the Second perspective of important moments artfully captured
Usable images - exposure and composition on brand & technically sound
Gear wrangler
Water girl
Security
Dress fluffer
I actually care
PLUS+
Groom/Bride getting ready w/some sole responsibility to capture key moments
Key Moments: for your couple, bridal party, or family member photos listed by the client or requested by the main photographer
Partial responsibility to cover cocktail hour and/or reception details
Digital Services
$111 Booking Retainer
Travelling Pro requires some additional costs for travel expenses
Every photographer has his/her way of using the second shooter. I divide the scene into circles that are the responsibilities of different people;
The 1st circle, which is the bride and groom, bridal party, and their immediate family, are the responsibility of the lead photographer
The 2nd circle is what happens away from the couple. This is where I live. What are their friends & family doing when they are getting ready? What is going on, away from the stage? What is everyone else doing while your client is walking down the aisle? This second circle enables me to help you tell the wider story, which the clients and you cannot experience first hand. The details: who doesn’t want a complete portfolio of all the beautiful choices the clients made, to hand over to your clients or the hard-working planners & designers?
The 3rd circle of consideration are the guests, their connection and contribution this is also where i live. the kids, the in-betweens
Circle 4 is a collaboration, and in some cases, a tag in and out for what is sometimes the first break of the night
I love shooting the dance floor and I prefer to work with on-camera flash but also have the ability to set up for off-camera flash. I will take time to review your style of work, and see what you want from the light, and your depth of field/cropping choices. I would love to become a part of your creative team for the day.
Let’s have coffee or kombucha, let’s have a Skype date and talk all about what you really want from your second shooter
Associate Photographer
$222 booking fee
60 minute artistic consult
60 minute in-person or Skype meeting with clients
$222/hr
Client package starting price point
for Associate Photography: $3000.00 and UP
Possible adds:
Culling services
Card services
Archival
Q: What is an Associate Photographer? A: Another lead pro!
Although personalities are varied, associates and main photographers usually have the same style of artistry. lighting and composition. Photography studios can, and often receive a booking on a day they are already booked, super bummer? Nah, you can keep that client in house! You can hire an Associate! They would photograph the wedding as the lead and hand over the images to you. Viola! The Associate’s only focus is on the art and the day of information.
The editing is done by you or your editing team. This ensures the consistency of what the client connected with. The delivery, archival and contract are all between you and your client, as well. We will dive deeper into contracts and image releases.
Basically, the client receives a similar service from another artist without leaving your company! Since you are outsourcing the services, (time vs. money) you may even offer this package at reduced rate incentivizing them to stay!
It’s a win-win!
I can’t wait to provide services to creatives like me, who are constantly looking for a reliable colleague.
An artist that takes weddings and photography seriously. I mean I love a good party but we have a job to do people.
We are documentarians and artists of the heart. What a job!
I am ready to take on the day with you and leave it all on the dance floor!
Aloha,
Rhianna
GEAR
ALL CANON: (2) Mark iii’s — (2) 50 1.2’s (1) 70-200ii (1) 27-70 2.8 (1) 24MM 1.4 (2) 600 EX’s
CPS Member 5+ years - Maintained& serviced 2 x a year
Pentax 35MM & Pentax 645N (currently in the shop)
CONTRACTS & INSURANCES
Available upon request