It starts out like this. The perfect picture of “grace & poise” . . . a group of seemingly “prim & proper” people, standing tall & smiling big for my camera. I know I have to get that formal shot for the bride and groom. But what about the personality of these individuals? What makes this group unique? How can I include their artsy, creative & dramatic flare into the images?
Simple. I just ask for it.
And this is what I got. It remains ONE OF MY MOST FAVORITE WEDDING PARTY SHOTS EVER! (This was one of the first weddings I ever shot.) I was lucky to have an eclectic group of people who were willing to have fun for my camera. (Eventually even the guys on the right got into it.)
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Yes, I always get a formal shot of the bride, groom & the bridal party . . .
But I encourage everyone to have FUN. Now lets break it down guys . . . Do a little dance…make a lil’ love & get down tonight….that’s right, get down tonight! (Yes, I’m singing some KC & the Sunshine band in my head right now…lol)
ANOTHER ALL TIME FAVORITE!!!! I wish I could take credit for the choreography of these shots, but it was all them.
GIRLS…I LOVE YOU ALL!!!! I think each & every one of you is as BEAUTIFUL “on the inside” as you are “on the outside” . . . truly, you all are amazing people! (I am lucky to call each of you a friend…muah…xoxo)
There was never a dull moment with photos . . . work it Robyn!
As the boys hung out in the background, Justin joined the girls for some more FUN! I am surprised I got any of these photos in focus because I was laughing sooooooo hard.
I just wanted to share some of these images with potential brides. I try to cover all areas of my photography when I personally speak to potential clients, but sometimes a PHOTO or PHOTOS do say a THOUSAND WORDS. It is important for me to try and be creative in the way I capture all the special moments, that is part of who I am as a photographer. Also, part of my photography includes my personality . . . if I can make my clients, their friends & family all feel happy & relaxed, the images will reflect their happiness. It is important to me that everyone have FUN with the photos! These images are from one of the very first weddings I ever shot. The wedding of my very dear & wonderful friends, Robyn & James. I know I was truly blessed to be a part of such an amazing experience. I will cherish the memories forever because it was at these first stages of my photography that I started finding “my style” and discovering “who I was as a photographer”. Luckily I was able to do this surrounded by friends and people who supported me & my dream. My style is ever evolving, for which I am thankful for and remain excited. Every shoot pushes me to better myself!
AND . . . I am THRILLED to announce I will be shooting HEATHER’S wedding in Las Calentas, Mexico next year…April 2011. (Heather-BFF & maid of honor to Robyn. located directly right of the bride in pic above.)
