While I wish I could take full creative credit for this as an original idea.....it is not. And while I was executed to perfection and tailored around the couple's wedding day gospel readings, I got this idea from another photographer and finally had the opportunity to try it!
Every photographer will tell you that they have spent more than a few (ok, countless) hours previewing the work of other fellow photogs. It is a minor obsession, but it makes us better. I for one am a member of several major photo organizations and online digital photog communities- these are central hubs where we photographers can publicly display our work for both criticism & praise. Sharing our knowledge and creativity helps each of us perform to our highest standard, and keeps ideas fresh & new with each event.
I know most of you brides are no different. Five years ago when I was deep in the midst of my own wedding planning, I had a whole section in my coveted "Wedding Binder" that was globs of photos I had cut out of bridal mags that for me were ideal wedding shots.
Besides hoard these cut outs and look at them again and again as the excitement for my own big day mounted...I also shared them....with the one person who could make those cut outs a reality on my big day: my photographer. In fact, I actually arrived at my first photography consult while still in the interview phase with a handful of cut outs that to me represented the kind of photography I desired for my big day.
I encourage ALL of you to do this throughout your wedding planning! Just as you will hand your DJ a master list of favorite & special songs (along with the do-not-play-this list:), it is equally important to convey your ideas to your photographer! ESPECIALLY if you spot a great photographic moment that you would like to make possible on your big day.
So start clipping, dog earing and saving to your internet file folder all the amazing shots that capture your spirit and imagination...and forward them to me, your photographer!! It gives me an inner glimpse into your personality and the aspects of your wedding that will be most important to you....and will add that additional creative edge to your pics. We photographers are proud to see our work get attention and know when certain images make an impact. An image is only as original as the people in it....and I guarantee the more creative you are in the planning process, the more creative we will be together as a team on your wedding day! I love brides who are excited about the creative process!
This photo has gotten many accolades in my photog communities....three photographers emailed me the same day I uploaded it to let me know that they are adding this pose to their repertoire! Sharing makes the world go round:)
1 comments:
That's too funny that you wrote that about saving pictures. I have been doing that but I did not know if it was appropriate to show you them! I will bring them on Friday! By the way, your the only photographer we are considering!
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