Friday Foto

Before last weekend I had this preconceived notion of wedding photography. I thought that this would be a good way for me to earn money, shoot and get my name out. Never did I actually think I would enjoy it or find that special art niche in it. I did. I consider myself a fine art photographer, and by saying that, I mean the kind of stuff you would see and buy in a gallery. Corporate photographers, photojournalists, portrait photographers (etc.) all have their place in the world, but myself, I like to be classified as a fine art photographer. I wanted to find my niche in the wedding world... not just producing ho-hum candids of so-in-so hugging the bride, but something a little bit more artsy if you will. Granted, this was my first wedding, but I feel confident enough to say that I know what kind of shots I would like to get from now on. Everybody needs their flare, you know?

These photos are just a few of the 1,028 and that I took last weekend. I have begun the processing, and am getting close to uploading the proofs on the web for the bride and groom to see. I thought I would give you all a little sneak peak. It's OK, the brides an avid reader of Island Profilin', I know she won't mind... but she better not be reading today, I dare say she has a lot more important things to be doing!

I, of course, photographed those important moments too, the ones that need to be taken however normal they may be. There is a place for those in every album. I am grateful to have shot this wedding. It has opened my eyes to a new style of shooting that I have to say I enjoyed. My art is growing into something that I enjoy more and more. I hope you all like it as well.