My Photojournalistic Wedding Photography Approach
It's a cliche but a truth; not a single person is like you out there - NO one has the same exact story as yours. I perform documentary photography of weddings/families almost every weekend all year round in many different/same locations and settings;
NO two weddings/families have been the same. Like, NEVER.
To me, weddings are not about your Badgley Mischka or Jimmy Choo shoes or "things." They definitely play a part in your wedding story but hold almost no meaning by themselves. I think your dress/suit&tie looks amazeballs on you, not by itself, and a trendy photo of an empty reception hall looks like nobody came to your wedding - how about many photos of it being used and celebrated by your loved ones?
To me, weddings, just like anything in life, are about people - you two and your loved ones who put effort to be there and celebrate your love. Those same groups of friends and family will NEVER be in the same place again. So it is my single duty, using my wedding documentary photography sessions, to make TIMELESS photos you (and your future generations) will get to revisit. And I approach documentary photography of everyday life for families the same way. Kids grow up fast, and I would love to document your family history.
Honestly, I can never plan exactly what photos I would take that day. That is what I love about photojournalism - I have information about the event details, but I let everything unfold in front of my camera. Am I going to capture e.v.e.r.y. s.i.n.g.l.e. story of your day? Probably not, only because that is humanly impossible, but I'll use my knowledge and experience to make the best judgment throughout the day/night to tell your story.
You are beautiful as you are and your life is freaking awesome as it is, and hopefully, my documentary photography work can tell you exactly that.
Go ahead and make wonderful memories.
BE YOURSELF, and DO YOU.
And let me create art and tell your story filled with moments that you'll re-live forever.
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Yay!