“Every wedding day starts as a blank canvas,” Gino insists, “and the fun begins when the bride and groom paint the day in their own unique way. I discover little moments in time that tell their story - the story of their wedding and the love that brought them to it.” Often, couples don’t even realize that those “little moments in time” occurred at their wedding until they see Gino's photos. They were too busy - or nervous or emotional - throughout the day to appreciate the heart-warming scenes that surrounded them. Through the magic of photography, they can relive their wedding day and experience, perhaps for the first time, the happy tears, spectacular smiles, and tender embraces of family and friends.
An Artist’s Eye
Gino has an innate ability to “see” those special moments and the skill to capture them for all time with his camera. He has an artist’s eye, always aware of light and shadow, colors and contrasts, moods and movements. He works exclusively with the very best digital, high definition camera equipment, which offers instant feedback on every photo he takes. With a flip of a switch he can adapt to every lighting situation, from a dimly lit chapel with stained-glass windows and candle-lit altar to bright sunlight shimmering off white marble steps outside the church. He can capture a conspiring wink, a tiny tear, or the freckles on the flower girl’s nose. By knowing the technical capabilities of his equipment he can catch enchanting moments before they slip away. His artistic talent combined with his technical skill makes all the difference in the final photos he presents to his clients.
With a varied background working with diverse people in several industries, including a stint in the United States Navy, Gino had already achieved considerable success before he started his photography business. In the corporate world, he worked for the world’s largest high tech outsourcing service company before launching his own corporate recruiting firm. His firm recruited top computer savvy talent for many of the Sacramento region’s largest companies. He knows the best when he sees it. And he knows what it takes to be the best in his field. His extensive background in computer technology and human resources was an ideal foundation for his digital photography business. He is a “people person” who loves the interaction with family and friends of the bride and groom
Teamwork and Trust
“The key to successful wedding photography is teamwork - collaboration between the bridal couple and their wedding photographer throughout the planning process,” Gino stresses. Trust is an essential element of that teamwork. A bride needs to know that her photographer will show her best side. She must be able to trust him to shoot the images that are important to her. And a photographer needs to be trusted and allowed to be his creative best. It is important, therefore, that the couple and their photographer are a good match, that their personalities are compatible, and that they share the same goals. That’s why Gino takes plenty of time to get to know each bride and her ideas and aspirations for her Big Day. In fact, during the initial interview with a couple, he doesn’t try to sell his work. Instead, he seeks information. He explores the couple’s ideas and plans to determine if he can help them realize their dreams. He asks about their ceremony and reception sites and describes his experience at those venues. He asks about their preferences in photographic styles and explains the differences between traditional or formal wedding poses and photojournalism. He asks about their families and what they want or expect at the wedding. He takes the time to ask questions - and he listens to the answers.
Gino enjoys working with brides who are totally into “the experience” of planning their wedding. He relishes working out the tiniest details to capture images that will make her wedding album a work of art. A bride’s enthusiasm for her wedding energizes and inspires him, he says.
The Digital World
Digital technology has significantly affected the photographic arts, just as it has radically changed the communication arts. Gino’s extensive background in computer technology and digital photography has earned him recognition in his field. In fact, other photographers making a transition from film to digital photography regularly consult with him on the finer points of the process. He is a member of Canon’s Professional Services (CPS), a prestigious association of professional photographers recognized for their expertise by one of the leading suppliers to the industry. He is also a member of Wedding & Portrait Photographers International.
At his studio, Gino works exclusively with top of the line, state-of-the-art digital equipment. As the industry progresses and new or better equipment becomes available, he adds to or replaces his tools. He currently uses the Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III camera, the best Digital SLR camera in its class, and Capture One DSLR software specifically designed to use with his camera. It enables him to adjust images for exposure, contrast and precise color. Digital photography is not as forgiving as film. It affords less latitude with exposure levels requiring more precise settings. Gino’s thorough understanding of the digital process and computer tools sets him apart from others in the field.
Gino handles every aspect of the digital workflow, from shooting images through color management to printing the finished photos. A computer is his “digital darkroom.” It processes the images downloaded from his digital camera using the Capture One software. His color-measuring device - the Eye-One Pro - provides true-to-life color, light, and amazing definition for every subject in a photo. Every finished photo is an original, unlike a print from a 35mm film negative.
Finishing Touches
Gino uses the Epson 4800 photo printers for final output - the finished photos that go into a bride's wedding album or wall display. Brides may choose from a number of options for the final photos: matt, glossy, or canvas-like paper that gives the impression of an oil or acrylic painting. She may ask for special processing, color manipulation, or image manipulation, for example, sepia tone, ragged or faded frames, photomontages, or any number of other formats.
Digital technology also allows Gino to upload photo “proofs” for review on his website within a short time following the wedding. Family and friends, in addition to the bride and groom, can see all the proofs on the Internet and select favorite images to order directly from his website - sort of a one-stop photo shop - no matter where in the world they may live. Grandma in New York or cousin Charlie in Florida can go online to review the photos and relive the event through pictures.
Digital cameras have made it easier for everyone to take pictures, but not everyone who takes pictures is a photographer. The three fundamentals of high quality digital photography include (1) a photographer’s experience and expertise, (2) the digital camera he uses, and (3) the output technology and equipment he uses. Gino Creglia pulls them all together at Gino Creglia Photography. He is an artist behind the camera and has the sensitivity to capture fleeting moments of emotion discreetly. He uses the very best digital photographic equipment and he’s an expert at the computer and essential software like Adobe Photoshop. His continuing goal is to surpass his clients’ expectations and fulfill their objectives.
Oh, and by the way, he is fulfilling his own objectives, too. While he’s making his clients’ dreams come true, he’s having the time of his life!
An Artist’s Eye
Gino has an innate ability to “see” those special moments and the skill to capture them for all time with his camera. He has an artist’s eye, always aware of light and shadow, colors and contrasts, moods and movements. He works exclusively with the very best digital, high definition camera equipment, which offers instant feedback on every photo he takes. With a flip of a switch he can adapt to every lighting situation, from a dimly lit chapel with stained-glass windows and candle-lit altar to bright sunlight shimmering off white marble steps outside the church. He can capture a conspiring wink, a tiny tear, or the freckles on the flower girl’s nose. By knowing the technical capabilities of his equipment he can catch enchanting moments before they slip away. His artistic talent combined with his technical skill makes all the difference in the final photos he presents to his clients.
With a varied background working with diverse people in several industries, including a stint in the United States Navy, Gino had already achieved considerable success before he started his photography business. In the corporate world, he worked for the world’s largest high tech outsourcing service company before launching his own corporate recruiting firm. His firm recruited top computer savvy talent for many of the Sacramento region’s largest companies. He knows the best when he sees it. And he knows what it takes to be the best in his field. His extensive background in computer technology and human resources was an ideal foundation for his digital photography business. He is a “people person” who loves the interaction with family and friends of the bride and groom
Teamwork and Trust
“The key to successful wedding photography is teamwork - collaboration between the bridal couple and their wedding photographer throughout the planning process,” Gino stresses. Trust is an essential element of that teamwork. A bride needs to know that her photographer will show her best side. She must be able to trust him to shoot the images that are important to her. And a photographer needs to be trusted and allowed to be his creative best. It is important, therefore, that the couple and their photographer are a good match, that their personalities are compatible, and that they share the same goals. That’s why Gino takes plenty of time to get to know each bride and her ideas and aspirations for her Big Day. In fact, during the initial interview with a couple, he doesn’t try to sell his work. Instead, he seeks information. He explores the couple’s ideas and plans to determine if he can help them realize their dreams. He asks about their ceremony and reception sites and describes his experience at those venues. He asks about their preferences in photographic styles and explains the differences between traditional or formal wedding poses and photojournalism. He asks about their families and what they want or expect at the wedding. He takes the time to ask questions - and he listens to the answers.
Gino enjoys working with brides who are totally into “the experience” of planning their wedding. He relishes working out the tiniest details to capture images that will make her wedding album a work of art. A bride’s enthusiasm for her wedding energizes and inspires him, he says.
The Digital World
Digital technology has significantly affected the photographic arts, just as it has radically changed the communication arts. Gino’s extensive background in computer technology and digital photography has earned him recognition in his field. In fact, other photographers making a transition from film to digital photography regularly consult with him on the finer points of the process. He is a member of Canon’s Professional Services (CPS), a prestigious association of professional photographers recognized for their expertise by one of the leading suppliers to the industry. He is also a member of Wedding & Portrait Photographers International.
At his studio, Gino works exclusively with top of the line, state-of-the-art digital equipment. As the industry progresses and new or better equipment becomes available, he adds to or replaces his tools. He currently uses the Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III camera, the best Digital SLR camera in its class, and Capture One DSLR software specifically designed to use with his camera. It enables him to adjust images for exposure, contrast and precise color. Digital photography is not as forgiving as film. It affords less latitude with exposure levels requiring more precise settings. Gino’s thorough understanding of the digital process and computer tools sets him apart from others in the field.
Gino handles every aspect of the digital workflow, from shooting images through color management to printing the finished photos. A computer is his “digital darkroom.” It processes the images downloaded from his digital camera using the Capture One software. His color-measuring device - the Eye-One Pro - provides true-to-life color, light, and amazing definition for every subject in a photo. Every finished photo is an original, unlike a print from a 35mm film negative.
Finishing Touches
Gino uses the Epson 4800 photo printers for final output - the finished photos that go into a bride's wedding album or wall display. Brides may choose from a number of options for the final photos: matt, glossy, or canvas-like paper that gives the impression of an oil or acrylic painting. She may ask for special processing, color manipulation, or image manipulation, for example, sepia tone, ragged or faded frames, photomontages, or any number of other formats.
Digital technology also allows Gino to upload photo “proofs” for review on his website within a short time following the wedding. Family and friends, in addition to the bride and groom, can see all the proofs on the Internet and select favorite images to order directly from his website - sort of a one-stop photo shop - no matter where in the world they may live. Grandma in New York or cousin Charlie in Florida can go online to review the photos and relive the event through pictures.
Digital cameras have made it easier for everyone to take pictures, but not everyone who takes pictures is a photographer. The three fundamentals of high quality digital photography include (1) a photographer’s experience and expertise, (2) the digital camera he uses, and (3) the output technology and equipment he uses. Gino Creglia pulls them all together at Gino Creglia Photography. He is an artist behind the camera and has the sensitivity to capture fleeting moments of emotion discreetly. He uses the very best digital photographic equipment and he’s an expert at the computer and essential software like Adobe Photoshop. His continuing goal is to surpass his clients’ expectations and fulfill their objectives.
Oh, and by the way, he is fulfilling his own objectives, too. While he’s making his clients’ dreams come true, he’s having the time of his life!
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Excellence is not a goal for Gino Creglia—it’s a lifestyle!
Whether measured by customer service or professional skill, Gino gets high marks from satisfied customers for giving 110% to every client. According to Gino, however, that’s not hard to do when he’s indulging his passion. And photography, especially wedding photography, is his passion. When he first opened the doors of his studio, Gino Creglia Photography, in Folsom, California, he had two key objectives in mind: to do work that pleases him and to please others with his work. Excellence was a given. His pleasure in going to work each day and his long list of satisfied customers attest to the fact that he is achieving both objectives.
“Wedding photography is fun! That’s why I do it,” he declares. When preparing for a job, Gino says he anticipates the possibilities, the excitement and happiness inherent in every wedding. “I look forward to a day full of opportunities to capture extraordinary moments in the lives of the people I will see,” he says. “The possibilities for joyful moments are endless.” And that makes him very happy.
Excellence is not a goal for Gino Creglia—it’s a lifestyle!
Whether measured by customer service or professional skill, Gino gets high marks from satisfied customers for giving 110% to every client. According to Gino, however, that’s not hard to do when he’s indulging his passion. And photography, especially wedding photography, is his passion. When he first opened the doors of his studio, Gino Creglia Photography, in Folsom, California, he had two key objectives in mind: to do work that pleases him and to please others with his work. Excellence was a given. His pleasure in going to work each day and his long list of satisfied customers attest to the fact that he is achieving both objectives.
“Wedding photography is fun! That’s why I do it,” he declares. When preparing for a job, Gino says he anticipates the possibilities, the excitement and happiness inherent in every wedding. “I look forward to a day full of opportunities to capture extraordinary moments in the lives of the people I will see,” he says. “The possibilities for joyful moments are endless.” And that makes him very happy.
