Elliott Wedding
We snuck away to a nearby pond to shoot the bride and groom portraits. It allowed us to capture memorable images of them without distractions. Because it is the bride’s and groom’s special day, I want to make their shots a priority. I am pleased with how the portraits turned out from this small intimate wedding located in Barbourville, Kentucky.
They tell you not to post things that you do not want to shoot so I do not have any wedding photos on my website. This is because as I mentioned in my “About Me” section, I am only doing things that truly turn my crank. I realized that being a 10-12 hour wedding day photographer is not my thing. I have done them, but I can’t say that I loved doing them. I don’t have the attention span to be focused upon 1 thing for that long!! I also found that in the craziness of the day, lists of don’t forget to shoot shots, massive family and bridal party shoots…that there was very little time to be creative and shoot the bride & groom. That was the part that I enjoyed the most and it seemed to be the part that got the rushed up short end of the stick. I also do not like trusting memory cards and technology. The thought of losing the shots from someone’s wedding day is really stressful. There are no do-overs with weddings.
When I was approached about doing Colby and Payton’s wedding, I knew that I would enjoy it. It was small, intimate and ended up being a 4 hour shoot. I know that this is the opposite of what most photographers are desiring. Hey…I am an odd bird. I have already confessed to not liking social media which most people do not get. Therefore, my not desiring the 10-12 hour wedding opportunities shouldn’t shock you. The 3 of us snuck away to a pond nearby where we could focus on just the 2 of them. Because I do love portraits, I am sharing a few of my favorite shots from Payton & Colby’s special day. Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of it Mr. & Mrs. Elliott! I truly mean that.
Colby & Payton
Colby & Payton feeling relaxed and at ease during their engagement photoshoot. They chose to do an outdoor engagement photo session with a preference for being near water. The ponds and grounds of the Somerset Community College campus in London, KY made the perfect backdrop.
I was excited to get the opportunity to shoot Colby & Payton’s engagement photos. I have taken photos of Colby a few times before when he was in high school. Now he is about to get married. It is always extra special when you get the opportunity to photograph people in different stages of their lives. This was my 1st time meeting Payton. Both of them were a pleasure to shoot. They were at ease with one another and with me. When you feel at ease during your photoshoot it really helps to achieve beautiful, natural-looking photos. I think that this is reflected in their images. Just a few to share from their engagement shoot. I look forward to shooting your big day that is coming up very soon!!
“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”