"You have to grab moments when they happen." -Denzel Washington
When I was asked to photograph two of my best friend's wedding, to say I was nervous, apprehensive, feeling a bit out of my league was an understatement. My answer, "As long as y'all are okay with my 'we're gonna wing this' style!" Her reply, "That's the whole style of the wedding so it's perfect!"
THE BIG DAY
Thrown together in just a few weeks not long after the engagement, the Big Day has come! And whoops!! The spot that we scouted the week prior in City Park was accounted for by the time we arrived. But nevertheless, with great optimism and determination we stumbled upon the best spot in the park. It could not have worked out any better! Once we were all set, it was time to give the bride the go ahead to head our way. Awaiting her arrival, giggling, smiling, spatting jokes, shaking with nerves, she finally turned the corner walking our way while the groom faced my camera anticipating the long awaited first look. If I didn't have a camera in my hand capturing this moment, I would have no doubt cried tears of joy! She was perfect, he was smitten, and the rest is history!!
Thank you Craig and Miranda Desmarais for putting your trust in my abilities, and for including me in your very memorable and special day. Your intimate and unrefined wedding is one that has played many times in my own dreams, and I am so grateful to have been able to witness your relaxed and positive demeanor towards such a pure statement of love! All my love, enjoy!!
Some Notes To Take Away:
1. I’m not a wedding photographer, but we already knew that lol.
2. I’m my own worst critic, but again, I already knew that.
3. I did learn some new editing techniques, but I’ve got so much more to learn.
4. This has prompted me to look into some photography classes so I can perfect this part of my creative craft, because I know I’m capable, I just need to be one with my camera.
5. It's hard to mess up when you have such perfect subjects!!!! I thoroughly enjoyed photographing them. So much love in each photo!
6. Always believe in yourself. "If someone says something to you that's positive, you should probably try and find a way to believe it as opposed to dismissing it....their perspective, their objectivity is probably closer to what the truth is than our own self-awareness." -Paul Klein
