Your name (and title/position): Sarah Pfeiffer
Business Name: Sarah Pfeiffer Photography
Location: Lincoln, NE
Service or Product Offered: Wedding and Portrait Photography
How long in business: 5 years
How did you get started in the wedding industry? Did you always plan on someday helping couples achieve their “dream” wedding? I photographed my first wedding in rural Iowa, and display their album to this day because I think it’s important to remember where you started and never take it for granted. This wedding was the first of several my first year and I simply fell in love with being able to capture the raw emotion on such an important day.
What is the one thing you would advise the couple to get a “jumpstart” on? Never underestimate the power of booking vendors early. The more time you have to get to work with them, the better you will know them and the more excited they will get about your big day too. Choose your top vendor and make sure they have your date available before putting down other deposits. We always hear brides saying they wished they would have booked with us sooner if we’re not available because photography is one of the top three vendors who will make your wedding day extra special!
What personality traits do you possess that allow you to effectively interact with the couple on their wedding day? As photographers, we understand that the day is about the bride and groom, not about us. We try to stay unobtrusive and photograph the day as it unfolds. At the same time, some couples like more direction. We are more than happy to help keep the day as scheduled so they don’t feel flustered or in a rush. Either way, the images are what you have in the end and we want ours to tell a story.
Even though this day is stereotypically all about the bride, we know that’s not true! Do you have any advice for the groom and his groomsmen? Of course! We love working with the guys! If they keep a positive attitude and stay patient during photos, we will all have a blast. If you have ideas for images, tell us! We want you to remember that this day was all about fun!
Have couples and their wedding priorities changed since you first started in this industry? If so, how? I have seen a change in the way couples plan their weddings. The grooms are more involved these days. They want to have more say in the types of images they see in the end. And that’s wonderful! The more involved both parties are, the better the images and the more fun we all have!
Are there any changes for your business in the near future you would like to share? We are upgrading our albums to have more modern and contemporary designs. For example, we have an album today that is 8x20 in size, our “long skinny.” These album choices let the couple choose the album that best fits their personalities and their home décor.
From your experience in working with brides and grooms, is there any piece of advice you would like to offer? As you plan your wedding, remember, this is YOUR day. Don’t plan it for anyone else!
What would you put in your “Wedding Day Survival Kit”? A digital camera of course! It would be so much fun to see the wedding through the brides eyes…because half of what happens on this day you might not remember. The photographer will capture all the important pieces of your day but a quirky smile from a bridesmaid or a picture of a groomsmen’s white socks would have me laughing out loud as I looked back through my images.
If you could describe your company as ANY item (piece of cake, unity candle, etc.) at the wedding, what would it be and why? Lip gloss! We want to make you look your absolute best on your wedding day. We make you feel a sexy and confident.
What is one popular wedding song you never get tired of hearing at weddings? “Celebration.” It always gets people moving on the dance floor and never gets old!
What is one common misconception about your profession that you usually have to educate your clients about? (Example: for photographers – the amount of time it takes to edit photos, for limo drivers – the amount of money it costs to fill up the tank in the LimoBus) The amount of time you will spend with us. We are the vendor you will spend the most time with…before, during, and after your wedding. Make sure you click with your photographer and feel comfortable with them. Take a good look at their albums and make sure the quality is to your standards. This is your new bible. You will have this wedding album to pass on for generations.
Please provide a quick description of the services or products you offer and your contact information:
We photograph pure emotions with real photography.
Sarah Pfeiffer Photography
402.792.2323
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