Lately I have been feeling like I am a crappy photographer. I had a rough shoot with a couple for their engagement pictures. I think they turned out great, but the bride and me didn't click. (To say it nicely) She didn't like any of my suggestions, and would refuse to do poses, and then would demand I take her poses (which didn't turn out so well). So, after the shoot, any confidence I had, was pretty much shot. So, I have been trying to "get back on the wagon" to get ready for a wedding I had last week. Which is why I posted some pics of Jake earlier in the week.
So, I took photos at a wedding last week(different couple than the ones mentioned above). They are my favorite couple ever! Down to earth, nice, just happy people, happy to be getting married...I'm in the middle of editing now, but thought I'd show a few pics.
I thought I'd mention something about photographer's and their style. All photographers have a different style. Before hiring a photographer, it's best to check out their portfolio, and make sure you like their style. I know my style is different, and not everybody likes my style BUT, it's my style... and I assume that people hire me to be their photographer because they like my style. One other thing...people need to be happy with how they look. (I know, easier said than done) A photographer can take pictures, and try to do it at an angle that is flattering, but you're still going to be you when all is said and done. Some people don't realize this. Sorry...lately, I have been realizing and going through things that make being a photographer really hard! It seems that adults are always really harsh towards their appearance when they see a photo. To everyone else, a photo will look great, because they're not nit picking, or noticing every little thing that we tend to find fault with ourselves. Anyways...coming down off the soap box...
My two nieces happened to be flower girls at this wedding, and I'm probably biased, but these are my FAVORITE pics as of late. 
This picture of the couple at the reflection pool, was something that just happened as we were at the reflection pool. It's really hard to get the bride and groom, and temple at the reflection pool. I realize that you can't see the bride and groom well. In my opinion, that doesn't matter. Don't worry, this isn't the only picture I took of them at the temple! ;) 
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Photography
Posted by Jen at 6/24/2008
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Psssst...hey Jen, you're a great photographer. I saw those pictures. You're very talented. I know it's hard to not get down on yourself when other people are criticizing...guess you need to work on getting a thicker skin because it's gonna happen again :P.
I would agree that the best thing you can do is make sure that the photographer's style is what you are looking for. Just because your style doesn't match doesn't mean that you aren't a great photographer! I love your pictures!
Ok, I am not just saying this just because you are feeling down lately, but those 2 pictures of your nieces are seriously amazing! Really. I love them and I think you should put them on your website for sure. You have done so many photo shoots and to have only one gone wrong so far is amazing....and by the way, it didn't even go wrong - the pictures were great, it was just conflict in personality it seems. I hope this bride doesn't have your blog address. :)
I love the pictures. I guess I am biased on these ones too. I like your style to. I think you have done a great job. I can't wait to see more pictures
Jen...you know how I feel about your style. It's down right AMAZING! Don't let anyone get you down because honestly I haven't seen work like yours anywhere! :)
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