ABOUT US
Take a brief tour inside my mind to find out what I'm all about.
So just who the heck is CM Images photography, anyways?
If you’re looking for a Montreal and Ottawa wedding photographer, you’ve come to the right place!
Hello there. My name’s Corey Narsted and I know you. You’re the kind of person who doesn’t like being in photos because you always feel uncomfortable and you think you look awkward in the shots. You’re the kind of person who always says, “I’m not photogenic.”
Here’s the thing about that: it's not that you aren't photogenic, you just don't look photogenic in photos. It’s not your fault. It was the photographer. Being photogenic isn’t about looking good, it’s about knowing how to look good. That’s not a physical-appearance thing, it’s a confidence thing.
I’ve worked with countless people like you over the years and I know how to inspire that confidence. My goal isn’t to make you look good on camera, it’s to help you make yourself look good.
I want you to enjoy the photographic process and have wedding photos that truly reflect the essence of your day. Think of me as a combination wedding photographer/unlicensed psychologist/stand-up comic.
A bride whose wedding I shot a few years ago summed it up best. After looking at my portfolio, she said, "I felt happy looking at these photos, and I don't even know those peope!" That's the simple yet powerful goal I have: I want you to look at your wedding photos and feel happy.
Take a look around my website for samples of my work! I can't wait to hear from you!
So why would I need to hire a professional wedding photographer to shoot my wedding? My cousin has a camera…
It Is very important to make the right choice when choosing a professional wedding photographer to document your wedding. A good wedding photographer is like any other artist: each one is unique in style and approach. Really, when you hire a wedding photographer you’re commissioning an artist. This is why it’s important to choose the right one. If you don’t like the photographer’s way of working, then it doesn’t matter what the price is. If you aren’t happy, the money was not well-spent.
Some people try to save a little money by hiring an amateur wedding photographer or getting a friend or family member to do the photography. Most of the time, this doesn’t work out in the couple’s favour. Weddings are stressful events, as any couple can attest. But the stress isn’t limited to the bride and groom. Their parents are just as stressed, and the wedding party feels it too. So does the wedding photographer. Look at it from our point of view: we are hired to document the most important day in someone’s life. We only get one shot at it, and if anything gets messed up we won’t be able to redo it. That’s a lot of stress to place on one person’s shoulders. Would you want to place that burden on a close friend or family member?