This wedding was just so natural from start to finish. Both Leyburn and Mike were just wonderful to work with. Both of them didn't sweat the small stuff because they were swept up in their day. It is just so great to capture a couple in their element. It really felt like I was a fly on the fall just capturing their day as I see it. I gave some direction here and there but really I just let the day take me where it was meant to go. Just a perfect day of shooting.
I find myself shooting more and more in black and white. As you can see in my last photo shoot with Leyburn and Mike for their engagement session. Why do I feel so drawn to shoot black and white, well to answer my own question I feel that it gives this elegant and oh so classy look to it, it really is just timeless. So have I decided I like black and white better, no I still love to shoot in color as well. There are strong points about both, but I find myself wanting to shoot the girls getting ready in black and white because it gives the feel of the journalistic approach of just documenting the event.
I did realize that shooting in a huge group setting, when it comes to formals you need direction, direction, direction. In addition, you need to get them in and out. The bigger the group the more difficult it becomes. Short and sweet is really the key, very important when shooting the guys the last thing the want to do is stop and take pictures. But when you capture them in their element with drinks in hands, cigars and/or just hanging out that is when you need to snap away.
Not only was this wedding just natural but it was a lot of fun! All the guest, wedding party and family just enjoyed every moment of the day and it shows in the images. I really enjoyed shooting this wedding. Thanks Leyburn and Mike you guys totally rock!
