How to Choose an Eco-Friendly Photographer for Your Green Wedding
Technology has made it easier than ever for businesses to go green and photographers seem to be leading the way. With most photographers going digital, many could claim to be green, but it takes more than just going digital to make a truly green photographer. What should you look for in a photographer when planning your green wedding?
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Look for photographers that not only promote green but live it. For photographer, Kristina Carter of Vrai Photography, "being green isn't just about recycling or going digital. It's a mindset and a lifestyle" that she is more than happy to share with her clients. Some "green" photographers may not even advertise as green because its not a business promotionally planfor them it is just the way they live. Do your research, go by word of mouth and look for photographers that are out in the world doing good. You may see them at local charity events and you may even run into them at the local recycling center.
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Try to find photographers that have implemented green into their businesses. In addition to being digital, Anne Ruthmann of Anne Ruthmann Photography makes all her business decisions with green practices in mind. Anne has went completely digital and electronic by using electronic faxes, digital documents, even digital catalogs and magazine subscriptions. Her company offers online digital proofs and they use recycled and recyclable papers and packaging when necessary. Look for businesses that work within "green" business perimeters.
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Look for a photographer that takes advantage of energy saving technology and equipment. The Corey McNabb Photography studio recently went green with energy efficient lighting and programmable thermostats. They follow a stringent recycling program so they recycle everything they can; paper, cans, glass, ink cartridges, plastics and batteries. Technological advances are allowing photographers to really green their studios, from photo papers made from 100 percent post consumer waste to rechargeable batteries and solar powered battery chargers, it is becoming easier than ever to be green. Look for companies that are proactive and eco-responsible.
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Does your photographer offer green photo packages? Grazier Photography now offers a green wedding package with digital proofs, display books made from recycled paper, and 5 percent of every green wedding package is invested in carbon offset credits. Now that's a sweet green deal.
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If green is really important to you, find a photographer that feels the same way. In addition to photographers that are going digital, recycling, and purchasing energy efficient lighting and equipment look for one of the many photographers that are taking green very personally. Look for one as passionate about preserving the environment as they are about their work.They may work from home offices powered by renewable energy, they eat organic food, they buy recycled paper products, work digitally and electronically as much as possible, carpool and they donate their time, money and sometimes talents to charitable causes.
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So where can you find these passionately green photographers? Everywhere. In your phonebook, online, on green living Web sites or in green chat rooms. Check out the many green wedding Web sites for links and resources for finding green vendors.
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Check green wedding sites (see Resources) for links and resources for green wedding vendors
If green is really important to you, just being digital may not be enough to satisfy your eco-responsible needs. Look for truly "green" vendors that feel the same way you do.
