Your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime day, so why not celebrate it in an epic location? I'll blend my documentary-style approach with the magic of your chosen destination to create timeless images that reflect all of your excitement and love. Let's turn your dream destination wedding into a reality, captured in honest photos that feel true to your experience.
He is so intentional in understanding who you are and what you want most from a photographer, and he really cares about each individual.
I understand that you’re unique and so are your wedding day needs—that’s why I’ve designed my packages with flexibility in mind. Together, we can tailor your package inclusions to prioritize what’s most important to you.
“Words cannot sum up how much we recommend Garrett as a photographer. When watching him work, you can clearly see how intentional he is about documenting the beauty in each moment. Taking photos can be awkward, but not with him! He makes it so fun and captures everything he promised and more.”
(And yes, I already have a Google alert for flight deals.)
Madeira, Portugal
Faroe Islands
Greenland
Alaska
Vancouver
French Alps
Antarctica
Nepal
New Zealand
(for my LOTR fans out there!)
With many trips under my belt and hundreds of weddings, I can confidently help you navigate the possible challenges of planning a domestic or international destination wedding. Whether you need help booking the perfect venue, dealing with family expectations, or finding some crazy-good flight deals, I’m here to support you through it all.
Yes! I am registered in New York State under the legal business name Garrett Maynard Photo Company, LLC. I also have up-to-date business and property liability COIs that are available to review upon request.
Short answer? Heck YES! I have plenty of experience navigating new places. I love traveling, so count me in for whatever you have planned! I have TSA pre-check and airports are a breeze.
In general, no. Part of the price you pay is the hours of backend work I do to bring your day to life with mindful editing and gallery curation. The RAW images are not a reflection of my work.
Most of my final photos never see Photoshop for a second and are edited to make colors, skin tones, and light look the best they can while retaining the original feel. I don't manipulate body shape...Small blemishes, zits, smudges, or distracting elements in the background may be removed to make the subject more impactful.
Great question! Your photos will be delivered to your email as a link to a private online gallery. You will have full access to the gallery and can provide access to others at your discretion. All photos are delivered fully edited and without watermarks. Downloads are unlimited and free of charge.
I always have two Canon 5D Mark IV bodies each equipped with a 35mm f/1.4, a 50mm f/1.2, or an 85mm f/1.4 lens.
Every good backup system incorporates lots of redundancy. While I'm on site, I carry two cameras so I can continue photographing if one fails and there are two SD cards in each creating immediate duplicates of every photo I capture. When I get home, your photos are backed up to two more drives and kept in separate locations, with at least one copy in a waterproof and fireproof safe. This process results in a total of 4 different copies (two cards and two hard drives) to ensure safety in the event of multiple drive failures.
I have stayed in the same accommodations and shared transportation with my destination couples, but typically I stay independent of your transportation/accommodations.
Having some intel definitely helps! If I haven't been to your venue before, I’ll use my resources for remote location scouting and identify potential spots for the best lighting/shooting conditions. I’ve used this strategy to find hidden gems on the property that nobody else has ever used!
Nope! All of my travel costs are built into your destination pricing so there are no hidden fees here! What you see is what you pay.
Of course! Your gallery will have a high-quality, full-service print shop attached where you can create prints, canvasses, cards, etc. Otherwise, upon downloading your gallery, you will receive a printing release that covers you if a print company asks for professional printing permissions.