Jerome Pollos
Throughout my photojournalism career in and out of the military, and now my portraits and weddings work, I’ve devoted a big part of my life to telling stories with my images. I take that responsibility very seriously. Understanding a couple’s story is important in helping tell their story as it unfolds in front of me. Those small moments, interactions, emotion, and those quiet situations that may go unnoticed are just as important as the big moments. These collection of images help capture your story and highlight the beginning of your legacy as a family. This is why I take my role as a documentary photographer with the utmost respect. It matters and it tells your story.
While images are an important part of what I do, the next most important aspect I provide is peace of mind.
• Knowing you have someone who will do what they say they’ll do
• Working with someone who is professional, accessible, and easy to talk with
• Understanding a plan will be put in place with all your preferences, wants and needs built into it
• Enjoying collaborating with a professional who has experience in a variety of situations, lighting, weather, and locations around the globe.
This experience has led to a reputation of being a top documentary wedding photographer working with couples in the Northwest as well as traveling abroad for destination weddings.
Skills
Lightroom / Natural Light / Off Camera Flash / Photojournalism / Photoshop
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FAQs
What inspired you to become a wedding photographer?
I joined the military and thought I was going to be a radio DJ. Serendipity came into play and I found myself stationed at a Navy hospital in the D.C. area where I was given a camera and there was no radio station in sight. After six months of struggling through being a photographer and not a DJ, I realized the power of an image has so much impact on history and legacy for those people in my images. I embraced the role as a photojournalist and never looked back.
How would you describe your photography style?
Definitely a photojournalism approach. I tried being a “wedding photographer” while I was still working for daily newspapers, magazines and news agencies. What I quickly found out is, I’m not a wedding photographer — I’m a photojournalist who documents weddings.
How do you ensure that your clients feel comfortable and relaxed during the photo shoot?
A lot of collaboration and conversations. I don’t ever want couples to feel like I’m simply a vendor. We chat, text, call, and meet in person a number of times before the engagement session or wedding even happens. It helps me understand what makes them tick, their likes and dislikes, and to be comfortable with me and me with them. When it comes time for the photography to start, everything simply flows because that collaboration has taken place so we know what all are plans and preferences are. This helps build that trust and in turn, that comfortability.
How do you ensure that you capture all of the important moments on the wedding day?
Paying attention and relying on decades of photojournalism experience where if you miss a big part of the story, it could be your job on the line. That collaboration that I discussed in the previous answer helps know what’s important to the couple. Then we discuss the timeline, locations, do a site visit, and walk through the day to ensure those important moments for the couple (every couple has a different idea on what is important to them) and understood so I can be ready when they happen.
What is your favorite part of the wedding day and why?
Right after the couple enters their reception. Before the ceremony, there is a ton of nervous energy and a lot of milestones. At this point though, the ceremony is over, the portraits are done and there’s nowhere else for them to be. All they have to do is take a breath and soak in the moments with family and friends, and I get to document it all.
