Elaine McDonald Photography

Welcome to my blog!

I am a wedding and portrait photographer located between Concord and Salisbury, NC. I have been photographing weddings since 1998. I hate reading cheesy bios! I am sure you don’t care when I got my first camera! It really shouldn’t be all about me. It should be all about you and what you are looking for! So I am going to address what I think you want to know and what I would be looking for when hiring a photographer.

What kind of equipment do you use and do you have backup equipment in case anything breaks?
I carry three camera bodies and an assortment of professional quality lenses. I am currently using the Nikon D700, I recently switched from the Canon 5D.

Do you have a studio? Yes, I have a custom designed 1700 sq ft. studio located on 2 acres for both indoor and outdoor photography. No, it is not my home.

What if I want to go somewhere else for my pictures? Most of my sessions are shot on location. I would rather shoot somewhere that is meaningful to you. If you love to bowl, let’s go to a bowling alley! If you like the country, we will go somewhere that shows that in your pictures. If you are a downtown girl. let’s go there! Industrial? Rustic? You name it! There is no additional charge for on location settings!

What is your style of photography? I am often asked this in consultations. I think I use a variety of styles as you can see by looking at my website. I listen to my client and adapt my photography to meet the style they prefer. I shoot traditional shots to please the parents, photo-journalistic shots, fun shots, and some romantic shots. Most of my clients prefer a combination of styles.

Is this your full time job? How much time do you have to devote to my pictures? In other words how long am I going to have to wait to get my pictures online? Yes, this is my full time job, so I am able to devote my time to taking pictures and making sure they go online within a reasonable amount of time. Regular portrait sessions take five to seven days to process and put online. Weddings are online within three to five weeks.

So, let me get to know you so we can customize your pictures to fit your lifestyle!