Engagement sessions are a great opportunity for couples to get to know their photographer. The engagement session gives the photographer a chance to understand what the couple is looking for in terms of photos, and it gives the couples a chance to see how their photographer works. I like to think of it as a[more…]
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“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…]
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…]
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…]
I love combining light, props, and scenery to construct a perfect image in front of the camera, but my real passion is wedding photojournalism. Its about finding and capturing the emotional moments that people will remember for years. Sometimes with a little luck along with the ability to anticipate when a moment is going to[more…]
This article is the first part of a three part series Choosing a photographer for your wedding can be a daunting process. As I have mentioned before, it is something that everyone lacks experience in. Choosing a photographer for a wedding is something most people will only do once in their lives. So where are[more…]
I love weddings. I know a lot of photographers that get burnt out on photographing weddings, or only do them because “they pay the bills.” Personally, I can’t get enough. All weddings are cultural events. Often the weddings we attend share a culture similar to our own, and the best we can hope for is[more…]
<== Read Part 1 The concept of a love marriage versus an arranged marriage seems to be of a lot more interest to foreigners than it is to Nepalis. One person I talked to accused American parents of being un loving for not trying harder to find the right spouse for their children. I had[more…]
On June 4th, I photographed the Drew and Ashley’s Breckenridge wedding at the Lodge and Spa at Breckenridge. The weather was great, and I got to work with some great vendors including DJ Jay Kacik from Standing Room Only, Julie from Classic Creating Wedding Planning and Design, and the wonderful food from Summit County local,[more…]