Cayman Islands Photographer :: Aaron Rebarchek

Happy Monday!  Continuing on, I’d like to re-introduce you to Aaron Rebarchek!  See what he has to say below!

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Last year I worked, for the first time, with Cayman Islands Photographer, Aaron Rebarchek.  Originally from the mid-west,  Aaron has already made a name for himself as one of the Cayman Islands leading wedding photographers!  I wanted you to get to know Aaron a little bit better, so here you go….

Crystal Blue:  Can you describe your photographic style?

Aaron:  Many progressive photographers are leaning to the “photo journalistic” side of photography.  This is definitely what a lot of couples want especially since it’s what they see in magazines and on the Internet.  I’d have to say that I love photo journalism but I understand that many clients still want very traditional photographs, so I combine the two.  Mostly, though, I’m always scanning the event looking for emotion and the little moments that are happening all the time.

Crystal Blue:  What is your favorite part about any given wedding?

Aaron:  The cake. Kidding!  My favorite part is the fact that I’m playing a huge role in the entire family’s wedding experience. In my opinion, the photographs are the most important part of the wedding. The photos are all you have once your day is finished.  The details are soon forgotten, but you’ll always have the photos to help you relive your joyous day.  The photos I take will be hung on walls, be placed in family albums, carried in wallets and purses, tagged on Facebook and shown to future generations. It gives me great pride that I’m chosen (and trusted) to capture this major event.

Crystal Blue:  Really?  Are you sure it’s not the cake?  Hahaha!  After shooting so many weddings, how do you keep things fresh and new?

Aaron:  To many photographers, this may be the biggest challenge.  For me, it really helps to get an idea of what the couple likes and try not to shoot every wedding the same.  I love to know what makes them laugh out loud or blush. It’s very important to have a connection with the couple.  The couples that understand the importance of photography and really value the skill are the couples that end up with the best shots.

Crystal Blue:  Speaking of connecting with the couple, how do you get the couples to relax and be themselves during the photo shoots?

Aaron:  Let them have fun taking pictures, not dread them.  Joke around with them and remind them that it’s their day and they should have fun and relax, not stress.  Sometimes if they express in the consultation that they are really nervous or uneasy about the portrait session, I suggest doing a pre wedding or engagement shoot so they get a feeling of how the wedding shoot will go and so they can get to know me better and the way I work. This works wonderfully because once it’s time for the wedding day portraits, they feel very comfortable in front of me and the camera.

Crystal Blue:  That’s a great idea!  What else would you suggest to couples looking for a photographer?

Aaron:  Ask a lot of questions.  Find a photographer you connect with and will deliver what you want.  I think it’s important to have more than just a CD with the images and work with your photographer to develop pieces of art that will last a lifetime. 

Thanks Aaron!!  To see more of Aaron’s work, you can find him here.  Also, keep watch for upcoming Cayman Islands Real Weddings to see Aaron in action!!