Philosophy Background

Stephan’s Philosophy.
So, that’s the difference.

What makes working with Stephan such a unique Experience?

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The Experience

Unique moments, sometimes only a short wink – these are the irrecoverable and precious memories of life: a childhood memory of that one unforgettable birthday celebration or the family vacation that you will cherish for the rest of your life. There are many ways to define a relationship, but what truly matters are those special moments. Moments in which you know that you are going through life with the right person, together, beside each other, when you feel that it´s right – when words aren´t necessary. Your wedding day, the day you decide to share life as a married couple, side by side as husband and wife. This is the experience. Your experience.
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On Assignment in Las Vegas

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Before the Wedding

While you are preparing your wedding you are suddenly faced with so many questions and decisions. There seemingly is no time to ask one of the most important questions: How will I remember it all? In 20 years time, how will I show my grown up children the story of “how it all began”? Who will I choose to document it for the future generations in our new family? How much are these memories worth to me? We are master storytellers with the camera and we consider your wedding the first chapter in the saga of your new family history. We take capturing your family history very seriously, which is why your experience with us starts long before the wedding day. We like to get to know you before the wedding; establishing trust early on is an essential part of our process to make you feel at ease. Shortly before the wedding day, we will discuss the details of your day(s) and ensure you feel well taken care of. This means you will feel relaxed in front of the camera on your big day, allowing us to capture amazing pictures. As we have clients all over the world and do quite a bit of traveling, we sometimes substitute a personal meeting with a video call. While we can’t serve you coffee over the net, a friendly smile and chat will make you feel like you have met us in person and made new friends.
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At the Wedding

It´s your wedding day and your experience – our highest priority is that you get to savor every minute of it. We will be there to document it in our unique style but will never intervene or give orders to you or your guests. The story should unfold and be documented just as you intended it. Posed portraits are almost always part of the wedding day. We have a carefully developed process to ensure we capture shots of you, the newlywed couple, and your loved ones without taking you away from the festivities for an extended time. We have perfected this approach over the years and can usually get many good shots in a 10 to 15 minute time frame. We want to ensure you spend as much time as possible enjoying your wedding party, reconnecting with friends you haven’t seen in years, and cherishing those precious moments with your family. While we don’t intervene, we still make friends with you and your guests – ensuring everyone feels at ease in front of the camera. This way, we capture the best and most natural images.
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After the Wedding

Your experience with us is not limited to great wedding photography and to your wedding day. We are proud of the many yearlong friendships we maintain with clients that began on a wedding day. One of the reasons we are so passionate about our job is that we get to meet interesting people and share exceptional experiences with them. Designing, producing, packaging, and presenting your deliverables is an integral part of your experience with us—a process we approach with meticulous attention to detail. From our unified design philosophy for our book designs to custom USB thumb drives on which you will receive your high-resolution images. All of our wedding books are exclusively made for us by the best craftsmen in their field, ensuring not only the highest quality but also the uniqueness of your book—it will be as outstanding as your big day. Additionally, the special touch of Stephan Rauch Wedding Photo design guarantees a one-of-a-kind work of art. We want your experience to continue long after your big day, so expect one or more pleasant surprises. You can count on us.