That would be the person who I would choose to photograph my own daughter’s wedding. I truly admire his work and style, he has been an inspiration, and his images would best fit my vision of how I would want my own child’s wedding to be captured.
Why the declaration?
Because a close friend recently asked, "So Louie……….who in the world……… is going to photograph Amanda’s wedding when she marries?" The question, of course, contained an underlying sarcastic tone because my friend knows me well as a self-scrutinizer always on the quest for those spontaneous emotional images.
Thank goodness Amanda is still a few years out from marriage, however, the question was most valuable because it forced me look within. I realized that when I photograph, I strive to give my clients the same images that I would want to receive from my own child’s wedding.
What should a couple look for when seeking out their wedding photographer?
Look for meaningful images, determine if that particular photographer can produce images that will capture emotions, tell a story, and contain rich memories that will continue to touch you for years to come.
Look for ability to convey humor and feelings in their photographs.
Choose someone who cares and will not view your wedding as simply another assignment or business transaction to fill their calender.
During your interview, try to determine if the photographer is passionate about their work and really loves what they do. If so, you are talking to a person who will most likely go the extra mile for you.
Connect with your photographers personality. Would you be able to view your photographer as a welcomed friend at your wedding.
Commentary - from my own perspective as a wedding photographer:
It is not easy to capture energy and emotion. A photographer must be very patient and ever vigilant. Anticipating and keeping that camera up in the ready position constantly looking around and being fully aware of surrounding ever unfolding situations. One should wake sore in the shoulders from hours of holding those cameras in the ready position.
I do not believe that luck is involved in spontaneous emotional image capture. Successful capture of emotions has to do more with having a clear connection and familiarity with your clients. Know your clients well and accurate prediction of emotional moments will result.
To check out Marcus Bell’s portfolio, visit his website at Studio Impressions.
