I sucked too!


Last week when I posted the link to the bad wedding photos blog (here), I promised to dig up some of my early gems to poke a little fun at myself. Well, I can't believe I am doing this, but here are a few of my photos from the early 90's right after I got out of high school.

I am not posting these to make fun of my past clients, I am merely pointing out that my photo skills weren't exactly refined back then. I really appreciate all of those folks who trusted me when I was just starting out.

I think this was from my 3rd wedding of all time. Note the lovely soft focus filter and the turquoise bow tie. I also like the bride's bushel of flowers and the grooms mullet (printed on canvas):




The work of art is a typical, traditional posed photo that the "bridal guide" told me I should take:




And here's the classic "wedding party wears sunglasses and looks off in a different directions" shot. I fluffed the dress myself and I like to think Monte would be proud.




The were my first sample albums. They are very sticky and actually stuck together and they kinda stink too... gross!!! I had to rip a piece of piece of paper off of the side. I now see the value of providing real leather albums and not that fake stuff.




This shot from the summer of '92 isn't all that bad. Kellie & Andy were the first couple that trusted me to shoot their first wedding (all the other weddings I shot were 2nd and 3rd marriages). I was also the first time I shot a roll of B&W film at a wedding. (also on canvas):




I posted this for several reasons. #1, to all the photographers who are just starting out... don't worry, it gets better. Just keep trying to perfect your craft and learn as much as you possibly can from others who have gone before you. #2, to all the young couples who are getting married in the future, just keep in mind that the photographs are the only thing you really have after the wedding. The food & cake are gone, the flowers are dead and you can't wear you dress anymore. And also, you get what you pay for. If you decide to skimp on your photography, you may not be thrilled with the results.

I want to just say a quick thank you to Denis Reggie, who "showed me the way" when it comes to great wedding photography. Since 1997 I have been concentrating on capturing real moments as they unfold as opposed to prompting an staging every image. Thank you my friend.

Also, I want to give a shout out to my album company Leather Craftsmen, whose albums don't stink or stick together.

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Posted: Thu - May 4, 2006 at 08:29 PM          

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