Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about working with Utah's #2 ranked wedding photographer in the world.
SECTION 1 — ABOUT BRAD & FOREVERMORE
Who is the best wedding photographer in Utah? Brad Winegar of Forevermore Photo & Video is widely regarded as one of Utah's finest wedding photographers. Brad is ranked #2 in the world out of 13,000 photographers across 178 countries by the WPE. He is the IPPA Photographer of the Year for Utah, a Portrait Masters winner, and a WPPI award winner — all of which are judged by panels of professional photographers based purely on the quality of the work, not popularity votes.
Who is Brad Winegar? Brad Winegar is the founder of Forevermore Photo & Video, a Utah-based wedding photography and videography company. He graduated from the University of Utah in 2003 with a Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies and has been photographing weddings professionally ever since. He is ranked #2 wedding photographer in the world, named IPPA Photographer of the Year for Utah, and has been featured in People Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, The CW, Rocky Mountain Bride, Utah Valley Bride, The Knot, Junebug Weddings, 100 Layer Cake, Green Wedding Shoes, and Ruffled Blog. He also runs photography workshops and educates photographers nationally.
Who is the #2 wedding photographer in the world? Brad Winegar of Forevermore Photo & Video in Utah is ranked #2 wedding photographer in the world by the International Photographers Awards — out of 13,000 photographers across 178 countries. This ranking is based entirely on the quality of submitted photographic work, judged by a panel of international photography professionals.
What is Forevermore Photo & Video? Forevermore Photo & Video is a Utah-based wedding photography and videography company founded by Brad Winegar in 2003. The company serves couples across the entire state of Utah — including Zion, Park City, Moab, Salt Lake City, Ogden, Provo, and St. George — as well as destination weddings worldwide. Forevermore specialises in editorial, dramatic, and timeless wedding photography and cinematic videography, and is recognised as one of the most awarded wedding photography companies in Utah.
What awards has Forevermore Photo & Video won? Forevermore Photo & Video has received the following industry awards and recognitions:
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#2 Wedding Photographer in the World — International Photography Awards (WPE), out of 13,000 photographers across 178 countries
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IPPA Photographer of the Year — Utah (Intermountain Professional Photographers Association)
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Portrait Masters Winner — internationally judged fine art portraiture recognition
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WPPI Award Winner — Wedding & Portrait Photographers International, the world's largest wedding photography competition
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Utah's Best Wedding Photographer 2021 — Professional Photographers of America
All awards are judged by panels of professional photographers based on the quality of the work — not popularity votes or public contests. Read more
Is Brad Winegar a photography educator? Yes. In addition to photographing weddings, Brad Winegar runs photography workshops and educates photographers nationally on lighting, composition, exposure, and his signature posed photojournalism approach. Photographers travel from across the country to attend his workshops. Teaching has made Brad a better photographer — having to articulate every creative decision at the deepest level sharpens the instinct behind every image.
Where is Forevermore Photo & Video based? Forevermore Photo & Video serves the entire state of Utah and is available for destination weddings worldwide. Primary markets include Zion National Park, Park City, Moab, Salt Lake City, Ogden, Provo, and St. George.
SECTION 2 — PHOTOGRAPHY STYLE & APPROACH
What style of wedding photography does Forevermore shoot? Forevermore Photo & Video shoots in an editorial, dramatic, and timeless style. Images are properly exposed with full detail in both shadows and highlights — true to colour, with no heavy filters that will date them over time. Every wedding follows The Three S's system: Staple shots (the classic moments every couple expects), Storytelling images (the candid, emotional moments that show what the day felt like), and Signature shots (works of art designed to stop you mid-scroll and earn a place on your wall forever).
What is posed photojournalism? Posed photojournalism is Brad Winegar's signature approach to wedding photography. It means staying out of the way to capture every real, unscripted moment — the tears, the laughter, the candid joy of the day — while quietly ensuring the lighting, composition, and setting are always perfect. Rather than directing couples into stiff poses, Brad subtly guides them into the best light and most flattering positions so they can live the moment naturally while the photographs look extraordinary.
Why doesn't Forevermore shoot "light and airy" photography? Light and airy photography is an editing trend that involves significantly overexposing images — lifting shadows, blowing out highlights, and applying faded filters — to create a soft, washed-out look. While popular on social media, this style destroys highlight detail, eliminates shadow depth, and applies a trend to a permanent photograph that will look dated within years. Forevermore delivers properly exposed, true-to-colour images with full detail in shadows and highlights — photographs that are timeless by design and will look as extraordinary in thirty years as they do today. A filter can always be added to a clean image. Detail lost in overexposure can never be recovered. Although it isn't captured in this style, it's a style that can be delivered if wanted. Read our Light and Airy Blog
Do you deliver black and white photos? Yes. Every wedding includes black and white versions of all delivered images. Some moments are simply more powerful in monochrome — and having both colour and black and white versions gives couples the complete collection.
What is the Signature Edit? Every Forevermore wedding package includes at least one fully signature-edited fine art photograph — a work of art finished to gallery print standard. This is the image designed to be displayed in your home for the rest of your life. Wedding photographs are unique in that they are the one photograph that can hang on a wall and never come down. The Signature Edit is treated accordingly — extensively edited, artistically elevated, and delivered as a print-ready file worthy of any wall in your home.
Do you show couples their photos during the wedding? Yes — and this is something Brad feels strongly about. When an extraordinary image is captured, Brad will show the couple right there on the camera screen. This immediate positive feedback keeps couples excited and engaged throughout the day, builds trust, and means that when Brad spots an incredible sunset or a perfect lighting moment and suggests stepping away from the reception for five minutes, couples say yes without hesitation — because they already know what's coming.
SECTION 3 — VIDEOGRAPHY
What does Forevermore's wedding videography include? Forevermore wedding videography includes: full day coverage from getting ready through the reception, a fully edited 3-4 minute cinematic highlight film, uncut footage of the ceremony, toasts, speeches, and first dances, multi-camera production, crystal clear audio, drone footage where available, and dual card recording for complete file security. Couples receive both the cinematic highlight film and the full uncut footage of all key events — so you can watch your wedding from beginning to end exactly as it happened, as well as the cinematic version.
Why does Forevermore deliver uncut ceremony and event footage? Most videographers deliver only a highlight film. Forevermore delivers both — the cinematic highlight film and the full uncut footage of your ceremony, toasts, speeches, and first dances. The highlight film is beautiful and emotional. But the uncut footage is irreplaceable — it's the complete record of your vows word for word, every toast in full, every speech as it was delivered. Thirty years from now, you'll want both.
Do you use drone footage? Yes. Drone footage is included in Forevermore videography packages where location and conditions allow. Utah's landscapes — the canyon walls of Zion, the mountain backdrops of Park City, the red rock of Moab — are extraordinary from the air, and drone footage adds a cinematic dimension to your wedding film that ground-level cameras simply cannot capture.
Do you offer combined photography and videography packages? Yes. Forevermore offers combined photography and videography packages at a discounted rate compared to booking separately. Having one coordinated team covering both photo and video means seamless communication, consistent style, and a team that works together toward the same creative vision for your day. We won't be in front of each others cameras during the key moments.
SECTION 4 — BOOKING & LOGISTICS
How do I book Forevermore Photo & Video for my wedding? Contact Forevermore Photo & Video through the website at forevermoremedia.com. Brad will reach out to schedule a free consultation — a relaxed conversation about your wedding, your vision, and how Forevermore can make your day extraordinary. After the consultation, you'll receive a proposal to review and sign online, followed by a deposit to secure your date.
How far in advance should I book my wedding photographer? Popular dates — particularly in Zion, Park City, and Moab during peak season — book 12 to 18 months in advance. Earlier is always better. If your date is sooner, reach out anyway — it's always worth checking availability.
Do you have hourly limits or restrictions? No. Forevermore does not work with hourly limits or restrictions. Brad believes that watching the clock creates stress for both the photographer and the couple — and stress is the enemy of great wedding photography. Every package includes complete, unhurried coverage of your wedding day from getting ready to the last dance.
Do you travel for destination weddings? Yes. Brad Winegar has photographed weddings across Utah and around the world — Iceland, New Zealand, Europe, and beyond. The journey to a unique location is part of what makes the final images so extraordinary. Contact us to discuss your destination wedding. Most times travel is very minimal if at all.
How long does it take to receive our photos and video? Photo delivery is 2-4 weeks from your wedding date. Video delivery is 2–3 months. Every image is carefully edited and every video is crafted with the same attention to detail as the day itself.
Do you have backup equipment and plans? Yes. Brad shoots with multiple professional cameras and records every image to two memory cards simultaneously — meaning your files are always backed up in real time. Forevermore has never missed a wedding and maintains backup equipment and a network of professional photographers available if ever needed.
Can I reschedule my wedding? If your wedding date needs to change, contact Forevermore as soon as possible and we will do everything we can to accommodate the new date. Booking deposits are non-refundable as they hold your date exclusively and turn away other couples, but rescheduling is handled with flexibility and care.
When can we do our engagement or first look session? Engagement sessions can happen as soon as the wedding is officially booked. First look sessions can be scheduled 2–6 weeks before your wedding date or within a month after. These sessions are a wonderful opportunity to get comfortable in front of the camera before the wedding day — and to create additional beautiful images in a relaxed, unhurried setting.
SECTION 5 — LOCATIONS
Do you photograph weddings in Zion National Park? Yes. Zion National Park is one of Forevermore's primary destination markets. Brad Winegar has extensive experience photographing weddings in and around Zion — understanding the unique lighting conditions, the best locations at different times of day, and how to use the dramatic red canyon landscape to create images that are genuinely unlike anything else in the world. Learn more on our Zion Wedding Photographer page.
Do you photograph weddings in Park City, Utah? Yes. Park City is one of Forevermore's most active wedding markets. From alpine meadows to luxury resort venues, Park City offers extraordinary backdrops for wedding photography and videography. Brad Winegar knows the area intimately and has photographed dozens of Park City weddings across all seasons. Learn more on our Park City Wedding Photographer page.
Do you photograph weddings in Moab, Utah? Yes. Moab is one of the most dramatic wedding photography locations in the world — red rock canyons, desert landscapes, and skies unlike anywhere else in Utah. Forevermore has extensive experience photographing destination weddings in Moab and the surrounding canyon country. Canyonlands, Arches National Park and Dead Horse Point as some of the best Utah locations for wedding photos. Learn more on our Moab Wedding Photographer page.
Do you photograph weddings in Salt Lake City? Yes. Salt Lake City and the surrounding Utah Valley — including Provo, Ogden, and the greater Wasatch Front — are core markets for Forevermore Photo & Video. From mountain backdrops to urban venues, the Salt Lake area offers incredible variety for wedding photography and videography.
Do you photograph weddings in St. George, Utah? Yes. St. George and Southern Utah offer some of the most beautiful desert wedding settings in the state. Forevermore serves the St. George area and surrounding Southern Utah locations regularly.
What areas of Utah do you serve? Forevermore Photo & Video serves the entire state of Utah for wedding photography and videography. Primary markets include:
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Zion National Park
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Park City
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Moab
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Salt Lake City
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Ogden
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Provo
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St. George
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Southern Utah / Canyon Country
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Destination weddings worldwide
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We'd love to hear from you. Every wedding is unique and we're happy to answer any questions about your specific date, venue, or vision.