If you have been researching photographers for your weddings, you've probably seen hundreds of sites, maybe flipped through a few albums in person, or seen a handful of prints and canvas. I'd like to stand out from the other hundreds of photographers, both good and not-so-good, by telling you about a flaw of mine.
I have, in the past year, been coached on how to correct a major flaw in the photography style my wife and I have: We are not consistent from event-to-event in the way our photos look. My coaching came with good intent, and the heart behind it was a genuine attempt to help me grow professionally. But let me tell you why I am "not consistent" and why it's a benefit to you, the potential client:
Looking through our galleries online, you should immediately begin to pick up on the fact that we have a wide range of photos with some very different looks to them. A key example would be the green-tinted photo of Cliff and Michelle embracing in a rain-soaked kiss, passionately sharing their love for each other;
compared to the classy, sophisticated photo of Grace strolling on the Rhodes College grounds with her flowers lightly held to the side, a smile from ear to ear as she enjoys the time she's spending in her wedding dress before the big day.
These two photos are completely different, and yet are completely representative of the people in the photos.
When you sit down with Stephanie and me and start talking about your wedding and engagement, we are excited to hear about the details of your life and future! We love hearing new love stories - they all begin in unique ways and are intimate and exclusive of just you and your fiance alone. No other couple has your stories, your 'how-we-met,' your time together, your ideas, your passions, or your loves. We listen intently and ask questions to find out about yours and your fiance's personality and relationship; how do you interact? How do you see the world? What drives you?
Those things (I have an A.S. in General Psychology, btw) all come together in our minds and affect our choice of equipment, how we approach each photo, what we look for. We make each photo unique to the two of you, reflecting not just our view of the world, but how we believe you see things.
That's our flaw. That's what makes us who we are as photographers, and what we hope will make you excited to choose us!
