Dramatic images are a lot of fun. It is part of the reason we have chosen to be photographers. Not every photographer can create and image like this. Not every photographer wants to create images like this. For me it’s part of the creativity that keeps me excited about image making. The light in this image would never be like this, the photographer has to create it to make this look. A photograph is a blank canvas, add an interesting background, with some leading lines and dramatic sky. Add a pose that is flattering to the subject and tells something about them, then light the image to make it all come together.
I often ask myself how bad is making a mistake. I guess it also depends on how bad the mistake is and how you learn from it. On the drive back from a wedding in Montanna we drove through Yellowstone. I had never been and it was absolutely beautiful. I had fun documenting the Trip with a Rolleicord. The Rollei was made from 1934 to 1976 in Germany. Twards the end of the trip it was not advancing the film very well so I was forced to either expose the shot I had already taken or pop the back and lose a few shots. I chose to do a few double and triple exposures in hopes of saving the shots I had already taken.
This was the gem. I could have been upset at my misfortune or learn from it, adapt and come up with a new plan.
This is to life and the mistakes we make. May some of them be beautiful
Taken with Rolleicord and Kodak 160 portra. Double exposure of field mixed with shot taken of lake.
One of the things I LOVE about weddings is the design element and how it all comes together! Even on a destination wedding like this one Mindy created something magical with her destination wedding and it was fun for us to photograph!
While this bride wore the pretty white wedding dress, she had her bridesmaids in colorful long beach dresses. Purple, orange and blue floral patterns and each girl carried A Bird of Paradise Flower. To top it off Mindy even gave each girl a matching blue scarf for when the hot Mexico sun finally set.
The groom wore a nice white suit complimented with each of the groomsmen wearing a nice white button down shirt completed with a sea shell boutonniere.
Their ceremony was so beautiful right next to the water on the beach! Mindy had the hotel complete each of the guest’s chairs with a white cover, an orange ribbon and fan. They did such a great job planning all of the details and colors to match and didn’t stop until they completed their reception with long tables covered in Bird of Paradise Flowers and orange/blue maracas!
We are so lucky to have such amazing clients like Chris and Mindy!
This is a picture from a recent childrens portrait session. I just love getting those big smiles caught forever for family to enjoy. I hope everyone is enjoying the summer.
For all the photographers this is taken with Kodak 160 portra
