Simply Beautiful! (also THANKS MATT!!!!!!)

The bride who contacted me for these photos was ready to make a very small deal of her portraits. She told me the wedding was a backyard event, that the dress was simple--all in all, that there wasn't anything particularly fancy in mind. But that did NOT stop us from getting fabulous photos! (Especially thanks to my friend Matt, who lent me a camera for the interim until I have a functioning one again). Check out this beautiful bride and groom! (And keep an eye out for their backyard wedding, coming soon!)

Living for the Backup

In the wake of the D7000's death, I reverted to my backup camera--my good ol' D50. Now, I used to be adamant that quality of equipment does not determine quality of photos. I still believe that the most important factor of a good photo is the eye of the photographer: balancing light, composing the image, and making the subjects feel comfortable. But I have now humbled myself: yes, there are things that my D7000 could do that my D50 can't. Equipment (and software, but that's another story) do make a difference. Luckily, this family came prepared with huge smiles and great attitudes, so their images are still beautiful.

I'm getting a new camera soon.

Funeral March for the D7000

I think a worst fear of mine is having a camera break during a session. It's one of those things that my anxiety really has a field day with. I worry about it every time I go out to shoot. And, of course, the day that I decide not to take my back up camera, what happens? Shutter failure. That's what. Luckily, the session had been gorgeous up to that point and we were only a few minutes from the end. So it's fine. Rest in peace to my camera, looking forward to a new one, and check out this beautiful family!

Fall Engagements

I could tell from this future bride's orange sweater and her Halloween manicure that fall is her favorite season. I think the best part of a long engagement (they're getting married next year) is that you have your pick of when to take pictures. You could get a gorgeous frozen snowscape, the pastel blooms of spring, a sunny summer day, or like this couple, the explosion of color unique to autumn. We drove up a mountain and blasted our heaters every time we changed location, but the colors, the sunshine, and their smiles were perfect.