Capturing Your Fairytale…

While it is entirely possible for a professional photographer to have only an inital meeting and then show up at the designated time and do a good job (maybe even great), it is quite probable that the wedding day portraits will be more  a reflection of the circumstances of the day or the whim of the photographer. I can’t say this enough!!! THE MORE WORK A COUPLE PUTS INTO THEIR PHOTOGRAPHY THE BETTER THEY WILL BE. As it is with everything in life.

A wedding is a very big event with many little details. And it is attention to details that makes the day run smoothly and provides a back up plan for when they don’t. The same is true for the photography. It  is important to pay attention to the details: a photo list with names to avoid “hey you come here”, several possible outdoor locations and an indoor alternative,  a time frame, available light or lack thereof, sticky family groupings, an officiant’s rules, etc. It may seem overwhelming but the best photographers will not only help you through, they will welcome any information that helps them give a bride and groom exactly what they want.

So, I say, show me pictures on line, pass me clippings from magazines, meet with me on location instead of a coffee shop, work with me to fit your dreams into my style. This weekend past Monica, James and I discovered how important it is to communicate and bounce ideas back and forth, to get to know each other at least a little, and to “see” what wonderful possibilities exist. I was grateful before to be chosen as their photographer. After touring historical King’s Landing I am now excited at the prospect of capturing their day!!

Can YOU picture the possibilities?

… is being married to Aimee! But the car is pretty important. Good thing Ryan is a good sport because his love of his Mustang is the butt of many jokes on this wonderful sunny August day. I must admit, I was a little nervous about showing the best side of an automobile and more than a little apprehensive about having the bride, groom and members of the wedding party pose on or near it! It seems “touching” is not encouraged. Hopefully I have done a good job showcasing this love of Ryan’s life.

Just kidding!! It is obvious that Aimee is the love of Ryan’s life and they are a very happy couple excited about sharing “An Everlasting Love”. It was a lovely day made better by their sense of humor, their willingness to take their time to get those great shots, and their enthusiasm to embrace all aspects of their wedding day. It was a pleasure to be part of the celebration.

I met Shawna my first week after moving to New Brunswick. We worked together for a short period of time. In those 6 months I discovered that Shawna was kind, caring and soft-hearted. Not to mention an amazing waitress who could carry her weight above her head! Did she know how great she was as a person? Probably not. But I recognized her potential.

Many years have passed. It was purely coincidence that she contacted me about photographing her wedding day. The world is definately a small place. For me it was like coming full circle! I was honored to be part of what was a truly a special day for her. She deserved all she had ever hoped for and I know she definately found the man of her dreams. Hopefully their wedding portraits remind them of the many wonderful happy memories of their August wedding day… and any not so great moments … well, what goes around comes around ;o)