Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Gimme something real !!



Yesterday I posted about an image that I loved . It is a great photo regardless of any manipulation ,the emotion and feeling are there. Everyday one of my favorite blogs is A Photo Editor . Today's post was about in so many words " show me something real, something I can feel" . Rob Haggert is a photo editor looking at thousands of images all the time for his clients and magazines . I'm sure some of you have done the same looking for a photographer for your wedding.
His issue was "what do I tell a photographer about their work when I know they just went through the motions". Even though it's good or even fantastic it's the same as many others. Where's your soul??
Now that i'm blogging I want to use this forum to express my feelings and for you to know who I am as a photographer . The images I have posted here are I think some of the best and powerful images I've been witness to. Love is the answer !!!
I truly believe that of all the categories in photography ,weddings are a place that the soul must shine. I don't believe it is enough to just make pretty pictures ,anyone can do that. They must come from another place. Don't get me wrong I love to do cool fashion type stuff but "gimme something real" is my soul.

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Sometimes it just works !


I know I've said in the past how I really long for the days of film. I love the B&W work of photographers like Robert Frank . I feel today that some of the fun of photography is gone because it's a keystroke to create . Sometimes though you play around with stuff and wow it just works. I'm not a fan of photoshop but this works!!
I believe that if you can use the computer to enhance the work thats all good. Because the basic image and message must be there first. I just love how Christina"s vail and the plaster on the wall kind of create a sense of motion not to mention the almost kiss. I like to get that moment just before they touch,very romantic wouldn't you say??

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Anna & Brandon



















I had the honor to be part of a special day for a friend of mine, the brides dad Randy Buckwalter. I have had the privilege to work for Randy doing photography at the company he works at Harleysville insurance for about 20 plus years.
I was very excited and honored that Randy and his family chose me to be their photographer. Randy and Tammie his wife love their daughter as does Brandons family love him .
Knowing Randy all this time I had a special insight to his feelings and I knew their was a strong bond there. So you can know how I felt when they chose me. I know Randy would only have the best for his daughter.
Thanks Randy !

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Hi I'm back




I hope everyone has had a great summer. We have had some amazing and wonderful weddings . I will be sharing many great images with you so here we go.