“Capture the Moment” is a phrase that gets tossed around a lot by wedding photographers. In my opinion it is used far too much, to the point where I have even seen new photographers use it in the name of their businesses. When I ask photographers why they use it so frequently, I usually get[more…]
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[pull_quote_right] I want to challenge your preconceptions about wedding photos [/pull_quote_right]A lot of times we have a lot of preconceived ideas of what wedding is supposed to be. Some of those preconceptions are good, like the idea that the day is supposed to be a celebration of the couple’s love. Some of those preconceptions are[more…]
Ceremony: Denver City Park Reception: 910 Arts Gallery Couple’s Website: www.graceandmari.com/ Mari and Grace have been long time friends of Carin and I. I think one of their first dates was hiking with Carin and I around Boulder back in 2007. They joked about how well documented their relationship has been since I have often[more…]
Location: Betty Ford Alpine Gardens in Vail, Colorado Officiant: Chris Tunner Helen called me about photographing their small intimate ceremony this past August in Vail. As much as I like smaller ceremonies, I normally do not have the time to fit them into my busy wedding schedule in the summer. However, when Helen told me[more…]
Location: Vail Racquet Club, Vail, Colorado It is always fun to have another photographer ask to me to photograph his or her wedding. In this case, Ace has been working as a professional photographer for many years and I was honored when he asked me to photograph his and Gwen’s wedding. Here are some photos[more…]
Regular readers of my blog know how I feel helping emerging photographers find their way is my way of giving back to the photographic community. I regular answer questions regarding photographing in several forums across the internet. Recently, I cam across this post: My external hard drive crashed, how can I get the pictures off?[more…]
I love shooting children. And in this particular case, let’s assume by shoot, I mean photograph. Children are really wonderful precious things, and I really think they make a wedding wonderful. Why then is it sometimes so difficult to photograph them? I’ll try to break down some of the problems and try to suggest some[more…]
A lot of photographers have no idea what to charge. However, you should probably charge more for weddings than you think. Raising prices is always a scary thought. It always has the potential to alienate your current client base, not to mention the fact that you are probably comfortable right where you are. You may not feel like[more…]
Sara and Paul traveled from Phoenix, Arizona last week for their gorgeous Vail, Colorado wedding. This was another couple that really let me experiment with some ideas that I had, and a result, I think we got some amazing photos. From portraits among the wildflowers in Officer’s Gulch, just outside of Frisco, to an amazing[more…]
Part III of a Three Part Series <– Read Part II Here Previously, I discussed the importance of choosing a photographer based on the photographer’s style. This time, I want to talk about two other factors: presentation and price. I think these two factors are less important than the previously discussed personality and style, but they certainly can’t be[more…]