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This is our most commonly asked question! 'Azzura' is pronounced exactly like the word 'azure', but with an 'a' at the end. The name 'Azzura' is derived from the Italian word for 'azure', the color blue. Since we have Italian lineage and all of our albums are custom-printed in Italy, we chose a name that reflects our heritage.
How do you pronounce 'Azzura'?
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We work exclusively with the latest Canon EOS professional digital camera equipment, including the Canon 5D Mark IV and Canon 1DX. We also carry a variety of lenses, strobes, modeling lights, and reflectors, since different lighting and lenses work best for different photographs. Our favorite lenses are the L-Series 24mm 1.4, L-Series 50mm 1.2, and L-Series 85mm 1.2, which provide incredible sharpness with a shallow depth of field that create a truly unique look and work beautifully in low light. For commercial work, we also use medium-format Hasselblad digital cameras, tilt-shift lenses, and drones.
What type of equipment do you use?
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Pricing varies based on the type of photography, so please visit our rates page for details on our standard options. Many projects will be tailored to fit your specific needs, so after viewing our rates please contact the studio for a custom quote.
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What is the price for photography?
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How can I prepare for my portrait session?
What should I wear?
We specialize in the Illustrative style of photography, a unique blend of the best of the photojournalistic style with relaxed and natural group photographs that truly capture the essence of your event. This distinctive approach has won us many awards and international recognition, including being awarded the "Seattle's Best Photographer - Emerald City Applause Awards", "Best of Bellevue", "The Best of the Best" by Grace Ormonde Magazine, and named "Seattle's Top Photographer" 8 years in a row by Seattle Bride Magazine.
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HOW DO YOU DESCRIBE YOUR EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY STYLE?
Every year we capture dozens of events, including conferences, fundraisers, holiday parties, open houses, product launches, ribbon cuttings, and more! Here are just a few reasons that having top-quality professional photography is invaluable at your event:
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We create a complimentary gallery where the attendees and speakers can view and download their favorite images from the day at no charge. Guests love it!
You can use the collection of story-telling photographs to promote future events.
Having a full record of the event, including setup and decor, helps tremendously in planning of future events.
Images needed for press releases and other social uses can be pre-released within 24 hours, so you can get the publicity you deserve stress-free.
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Why invest in event photography with Azzura?
For events, we often book months in advance, and some dates (such as summer Saturdays) are more popular than others. Our weekday commercial and portrait schedules vary widely based on our currently commissioned projects. Please contact the studio to check availability.
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How far in advance are you booked?
We accept Visa/MasterCard, as well as cash and check. To pay online, visit Make a Payment with your credit card information ready.