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balance photography is a full-service green studio based in Baltimore and available for events worldwide. The balance team of professionals is highly artistic and boasts a dynamic creative vision that not only to steps beyond formulaic photography but re-imagines romance in each wedding they document to develop a unique set of memories for the couple.
Post images/footage online instead of printing hard copies for review
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Use digital technology
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Use rechargeable batteries
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Offer environmental friendly albums and frames (e.g. recycled materials, natural fibers, reclaimed or sustainable wood)
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We offer natural fiber alternatives to traditional silver halide-based resin-coated photographic paper prints
Our Green Mission Statement
balance photography is completely committed to the preserving and protecting the environment. As photographers, we use digital cameras with recyclable batteries - some of which we recharge using solar power. We offer albums and prints made on recycled paper, hand-crafted artisan albums, as well and using the best of the traditional printer local to our area. Our home and studio is furnished entirely with antique or second-hand pieces and for our studio work, we stock only re-usable cloth backdrops, instead of single use paper backdrops. Workspaces in our office have large windows, reducing the need for lighting during work hours, and all office food waste is composted. Office paper is 100% recycled, and old CDs, DVDs and all containers are either recycled or reused. Back in the days of film, we even repurposed several hundred clear plastic film canisters - and made them into a light-up Christmas tree!
Alternative fuel vehicle(s) or vehicle(s) that get 35+ MPG
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Compost
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Use compact fluorescent lights (CFL) or LED lights
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Use ground shipping whenever possible
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100% post-consumer waste (PCW) photocopy paper
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Actively participate in a referral program with other green businesses
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Energy Star Appliances
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Partial post-consumer waste (PCW) paper towels, napkins, etc.
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Partial post-consumer waste (PCW) toilet paper, paper towels, etc.
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Recycle everything we can in our area (bottles, cans, and paper)
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Biodegradable dish soap or detergent
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Biodegradable hand soap
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Proper recycling of electronics and batteries
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Use of website as an educational tool
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Website hosted with a company using alternative energy (green hosting)
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100% post-consumer waste (PCW) business cards and marketing materials
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Aerator on sink(s) to reduce water consumption
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Biodegradable cleaners
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Inform clients of eco-friendly product/service choices
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Use alterative energy (e.g. purchasing solar, wind, or renewable energy to power company)
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Use recycled elements in my product or service
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Avoid bottled water
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Low-flow toilets
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Aerators on sinks to reduce water consumption
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Offer employees or clients organic or Fair Trade coffee and beverages
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Recycled paper packaging
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Offer employees or clients organic milks, sugars and snack alternatives
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Turn off or unplug all electronics or power strips when not in use
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Reusable or biodegradable dishes and cups
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Source equipment, supplies, materials, goods locally whenever possible
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Reusable or biodegradable utensils
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Furnished office using recycled or vintage furniture
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Other eco-friendly office supplies
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VOC-free (volatile organic compounds) or water-based paints or stains
My husband and I are in love with our wedding photos by Rissa and Nathaniel! The photos were exactly what we wanted – natural and spontaneous, capturing true, unbridled emotion on everyone’s faces. The best part was having both of them there to capture the same moments from different perspectives and places. Pre-ceremony, Nathaniel followed the groom and Rissa followed me, so we now have a nice side-by-side album of what we were both doing at the exact same times. Read more >
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February 09, 2012
I met Nathaniel when he photographed my best friend's wedding in which I was maid of honor. We spent several days on the English coast for a beautiful destination wedding and Nathaniel was snapping away the entire time. Not only does he have an a natural eye for photography, but he also has a knack for anticipating and capturing the best moments between people. He also has an incredibly fun energy and therefore brings out the best in people. Read more >
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