Patrick & Melissa Acquazzino 4.25.2009

Patrick & Melissa were married on 4.25.2009 in St. John's Church on Creighton University's campus. The day was cold and a bit rainy but nothing could dampen the spirits of the couple in love! Please enjoy some images from the Acquazzino's first day of marriage!!

Questions to Ask Your Photographer

jhd photography answers questions that brides should be asking when interviewing their prospective photographer -

1. How many years of experience do you have as a photographer? over 8 years

2. What percentage of your business is dedicated to weddings? 95%!

3. Aproximately, how many weddings have you photographed? 125+

4. Are you the person who will be photographing my wedding? YES!

5. Will you bring an assistant? If you choose to have a second - it is addtl.

6. How do you typically dress for weddings? in black

7. Do you have a professional studio? Yes - in my home

8. What type of equipment do you use? Nikon / Fuji digital cameras

9. Do you bring backup equipment? Yes - lots of it - usually more than I need

10. Do you have liability insurance? Yes - State Farm

11. Will you visit the cermony and/or reception sites prio to the wedding? Yes

12. Can you take studio portraits? Yes

13. Can you retouch images? Yes - I do all my own retouching.

14. Can the images be purchased? Yes

15. What does it cost to hold our wedding date? $100 deposit plus sign a wedding photography contract

16. What is your payment/cancellation policy? Payment is due in full no later than 14 days prior to the wedding - I accept cash, checks, and credit card payments. In the event of a cancellation, the deposit is non-refundable.

17. Do you use proofs? Not for the wedding- only for the engagement (4x6 photographs are provided) I offer a Preview Book which is a spiral-bound book that contains the images 4-6 to a page laid out in a chronological format.

18. How do you store my digital files? The original images are stored on a dvd in a fireproof/waterproof cabinet.

19. What are your prices? Packages start at $1500 - please contact me for a full price list.

Chad & Ami - 4.3.2009

Chad Nichols & Ami Hervert were married on Friday, April 3 at the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha, NE. Their ceremony took place in front of a Chihuly installation - it was stunning! It was a privilege to photograph their wedding. You can tell when a couple is meant to be together forever - they are so perfectly matched, so in love! Please enjoy some of my favorite images from their wedding!! jhd

A View from Home

The sky after a storm - a view to Heaven.

Lily in the Sky

One stormy night, my five-year-old daughter Lily, walked outside in her pajamas after the storm had passed. The wind was blowing - I mean howling. She stood at the edge of the concrete for a moment, then spread her arms as if to fly. She stayed like that for quite some time - thank goodness the camera was close by. For just a few moments, she was peaceful, then she stormed back in the house to torment her brother!