A Shot at Second Shooting
It was only my second time second shooting for another photographer, so following my buddy Stacy Cross around was a treat and a challenge all rolled into one. I learned a lot about myself during that evening (December 6th) as I helped Stacy photograph Chris and Tara’s wedding.
Here’s the short list:
1) I was 100% validated that I am doing the right thing by making engagement sessions mandatory (since I give them as “gifts”, all couples have to accept!). It is really hard for me to get inspired while photographing a couple if I know nothing about them. I had a hard time that night, and I am positive it was because I couldn’t find any truths within them as a couple to reflect. They were adorable, but I just did not know them enough to satisfy my standards.
2) I am not as much of a control freak as I thought. It was very easy for me to let Stacy take the reigns, but I am also extremely comfortable to direct when it comes to my couples.
3) I value the journalistic aspect of the way I see the shots before my camera does, and doing a lot of posed portraits is just not my thing. The flow of the evening is very important to me. Nothing earth-shattering about that…just another confirmation.
4) Rowdy wedding parties are the best kind. I tend to love to photograph people who love to get wild!
5) I can’t wait till Wesley + Matt’s wedding next month because they hired the same killer band, The Atlantics, that Chris and Tara did. THEY ROCK!!!
Here are some of my favorite shots from that evening.
These guys kept me laughing till the very end of the evening…loved them! I think this shot is my fave from the day.
The details were designed by the fabulous A Stylish Soiree’s Becca and Kerrie. Love those chicas!
Now go over to see Stacy’s gorgeous and classic take on Chris and Tara’s wedding!