Wedding Bells
Here is a recent wedding I shot in late June for a friend of mine.
About two weeks ago, I shot my first wedding in a while; however, I wasn’t alone (thank goodness). So there is the lovely woman where I work. She is part of the housekeeping staff (supervises other HK staff and maintains all our campus's amenities). I found out she was getting married, and I offered my services for free with a friend.
As someone who kept his wedding cost low, I was all about paying it forward.
Did you ever want to do something nice for someone…cause.
My primary focus was the Men getting ready and the awesome reception. Guys, we had a lot of fun, and the bride and groom were beyond excited to see the photos I captured.
REAL Smiles Are The Best Smiles
I recently had the opportunity to take corporate lifestyle images for my employer. It was an exciting opportunity to showcase my skills and creative approach. I developed a mood more and capture strategies for the team. I did this so we could all be on the same page and had a sense for what we were trying to achieve.
I wanted to go for light and bright. So I shot with a single studio flash to fill in the shadows and used natural lighting. I also shot at slower shutter speeds. I kept my aperture around a 4 - 5, and my ISO between 400 - 800.
I had a really great time with these! Hopefully over the next few weeks I can share more with you all.
Weber Family
Last weekend, I had the opportunity to take photos of family and friends. Our families met through our daughters, who played soccer together. While my daughter decided soccer wasn’t for her (too much running, she explained), our daughters remained friends, and so did we. It was an absolute privilege to capture these. I always say that because taking photographs is an invitation to private moments. I try not to take that lightly or for granted.
Last weekend, I had the opportunity to take photos of family and friends. Our families met through our daughters, who played soccer together. While my daughter decided soccer wasn’t for her (too much running, she explained), our daughters remained friends, and so did we. It was an absolute privilege to capture these. I always say that because taking photographs is an invitation to private moments. I try not to take that lightly or for granted.
We shot at Rocky River Park around 11 am. Not my typical shooting times. I try to either shoot early in the morning or just before sunset, which are the best times for light. We lucked out because it was getting ready to rain, which meant cloud cover and defused sunlight, creating naturally flattering light on their skin. I still brought a speed light to ensure I got enough cover. At the end of our shoot, it quickly turned into a beautiful sunny day, and I had to pivot to shooting in the shade with my flash for the first communion photos. Overall, I am pleased with what we captured.
