S10E7: Luxury Destination Wedding Photography that is as Unique as You Are
We're talking destination wedding photography. What does that mean?
Bringing your photographer with you to your destination wedding!
Phillipvn Photography travels around the world to make your wedding photographs totally unique - just like you!
Bonus: we're talking pricing and packages related to travel for destination weddings.
Photographers all do this differently, so this will help you understand what the options are and what it might realistically look like to have a photographer travel for your celebration.
Guest: Phillip Van Nostrand, Phillipvn Photography
This week, we’re dishing about…
What exactly is destination wedding photography?
As a photographer, how do you plan for a wedding in a destination that you may never have visited before?
What are some reasons that couples might consider hiring a destination wedding photographer?
What’s the coolest location you’ve ever traveled to photograph a wedding?
What are some tips you have to help couples prioritize what matters most during the wedding planning process?
What does it cost to bring a destination photographer to your wedding?
... and more!
Meet Phillip!
Phillip Van Nostrand is a photographer and coach based out of New York City. Phil has over thirteen years of experience in the wedding industry and photographs luxury travel and hospitality as well. Phil is an expert in capturing bright, cinematic lifestyle imagery. He travels abroad somewhere new at least once a year and has photographed 40+ countries.
Phillip has been published in the New York Times, Dwell Magazine, Fortune.com, Brides, Vogue, Fast Company, Huffington Post, Forbes.com, Parade Magazine, San Diego Style Weddings, and was a Master Class speaker at WPPI in 2016, 2017, and 2019. His client list includes Airbnb, Jose Cuervo, Ok Cupid, Louboutin, The New School, Venmo, The Points Guy, Core Power Yoga, Condé Nast, and more.
Business Info
What areas do you serve?
All over the world. I shot weddings in CA, Chicago, Dallas, Philadelphia, NJ, NY, Milan, Mauritius, Colorado.. last year and this year
How long have you been in business?
14 years
Why did you decide to start your own business?
I love photography and I love the freedom is affords me.
What's the coolest thing about owning your own business?
Creating my own schedule, meeting incredible new people all the time, and not having to explain myself to a boss.
What challenges have you had to overcome?
Poor minded thinking. Starting in a new industry.
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