I am going to share an embarrassing moment with you…possibly on the top 5 list of most embarrassing moments in my life. This moment may have been less embarrassing in any other situation, but it happened to take place in the middle of shooting a wedding. I was in the Tampa, FL for this particular… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Wedding Photography
Wedding at Peoria Zoo
Recently I had the opportunity to shoot a wedding at the Glen Oak Zoo in Peoria, IL. This was a first for me and something I never thought I would do in my photography career. The words “zoo” and “wedding” aren’t necessarily words that I would have associated together before being hired for this event…. Read more »
Competition on the Job: Lessons Learned
I was recently asked to be the photographer for a local Semi-Pro (post college, pre AFL/NFL) Football team, the Tazewell Tigers. The gig itself did not directly pay, but promised exposure and the opportunity to sell prints. I decided to give it a trial run this past Sunday to see if the opportunity could live… Read more »
Wedding Photography: An Artistic Approach
Wedding photography is a genre that can be predictable and uninspiring. For the most part, you know what to expect when looking at wedding photos. Usually you will see the obligatory ceremony shots, the first kiss, posed photos with the bridal party and family members, cutting of the cake, etc. Fundamentally this makes sense. After… Read more »