From a large scale view, weddings can seem conventional, routine and formulaic.
Most wedding feature some form of the procession, vows, family photos, cake cutting and other customary events.
Most wedding feature some form of the procession, vows, family photos, cake cutting and other customary events.
What I love more than anything during a wedding is finding those pictures between the big moments. It’s those unscripted flashes in time which stand out in our memories the most.
When I book a wedding for a couple, I ALWAYS supply a second backup shooter, regardless of which package they decide on. I believe it would be irresponsible on my part to do anything less for the bride and groom. For this wedding, I was the one who got to act as the backup photographer.
While some photographers do not like the idea of acting as a second shooter once they have run the show, I on the other hand welcome the challenge. While the main shooter is busy handling the customerary photographs, I get to act like a little fly on the wall. I get to seek out out those moments that could be easily overlooked. I get to get my artistic groove on.
Photographing a wedding for me is telling the story of the event through pictures. Every photo should tell a story within itself. No caption is needed. Capturing the essence and moments of the day as they unfold is what my camera searches out.
Groomsman on wedding overload.
Sometimes it’s the kids that can steal the show at a wedding.
As much as the couple looks forward to their first dance as husband and wife, it is the father and daughter dance that seems to provoke the most tears and tug at our heartstrings.
Amanda and Taylor, I was honored to be included in your day. Thank you for allowing me to capture your story.