05/08/2023
Over the years, I have learned how to make my approach to photography and the wedding day a little bit unique.
I started off with so much enthusiasm saying that I wanted to be a part of EVERY part of your wedding day, and to be by your side through it all.
And while the bones of that statement are still true, they have matured over time.
Now I will tell you that it is okay if I am not there to document every single aspect of your day. While I strive to capture your wedding in a holistic manner, I also coach you through being able to articulate back to me the most important aspects or moments of your wedding day for you. I want to document in an authentic way, and if every single part of your wedding is not necessarily authentic to you, it is a-okay if you do not want it documented.
In the same vein, giving space for private moments and peaceful moments during your wedding day is something that as been one of my favorite things to offer my couples. There is no pressure from me to have the camera in front of you at all times. Instead, i want to be a photographer that can read the room and allow space for taking a break from photos when needed.
This often looks like not even documenting the first look. shocker, I know.
Many of my couples have recently chosen to have a private first look after finding the value in the quiet, and exchanging tender words with no eyes on them. It is a joy to give them this space, and not to pressure them into doing a first look in front of the camera just so that I can personally have the photos for myself.
I feel like I could go on and on when it comes to this topic, but I think the main point is that there is much much much more value in your wedding day than the photos. actual time and conversations together on your wedding day matter more than you think.
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