Second is Not the Same as First
It turns out that the difference between a wedding photographer and second shooter is sort of like the difference between a head chef and sous chef. Or solo pianist and accompanist. Or YouTuber and virtual assistant. They’re not the same at all. In the first I struggle, in the second I thrive. It’s good to …
Watch Out for the Trees
I had so much fun running around the park with this lovely family this morning… How is this gorgeous little lady so big already?? Every time I take photos, I learn a few things that make me better next time. Today I learned that when you’re shooting around trees, always be mindful that they aren’t …
The Best $20 I Ever Spent
Apparently I go into withdrawal if I don’t take photos regularly. I hadn’t touched my camera since the wedding almost nine days ago and I was getting a little sad and loopy. It really is the best therapy. So today Mitzi was my subject again because no one else was around. This feather on a …
The Model Bride
Being a second shooter kind of feels like cheating. Capturing what’s happening around me is fairly straightforward when I have an expert photographer telling everyone what to do (and having an actual model as the bride helps too!). All I have to do is tag along. The real challenge will be learning how to be …
The Beach is WAY More Fun with a Camera
I’ve never been much of a beach person, but it turns out I just didn’t have the right beach gear. Stalking seagulls with a camera is where it’s at! And random strangers, but I make it look like I’m really after the birds 😉 Not a stranger: Of course, a trip to the beach is …
Wedding Weekend Marathon
For about half of my childhood, my dad worked a side hustle as a wedding photographer. I can’t even count the number of weddings I went to, just to tag along so I could help carry his camera gear. But mostly I just wanted to see all the pretty dresses. Trips after school to the …
Surprise Visitors from Away
Whenever I have my camera with me, I’m always drawn to the kids. I think it’s because they’re not old enough yet to be annoyed and roll their eyes when the camera comes out again… They just like the extra attention. In this case, my double cousin came from really far away for a visit …