Elizabeth’s Bridal Session

It has taken me quite a while to really figure it out, but I am a portrait artist. There are so many “labels” out there these days for photographers: photojournalist, editorial, lifestyle, commercial, wedding, baby, children, family, beach, sport, dog, cat, abstract, action, romance, aerial, underwater… the list goes on and on. I’d have to say I’ve probably dabbled in all of the above. I think being a great wedding photographer requires you to be pretty good at most if not ALL of the categories of photography. I don’t know another type of photography, other than maybe live combat photojournalism, that offers as much pressure as being a wedding photographer. One shot… literally. And I think I work well under this pressure for the most part. However that being said, to be allowed ample time in the location of your choice at the time when the light is absolutely perfect, to work your craft and create a beautiful expression of an individual is by far my bliss as an artist. Be it a boudoir session, or a maternity, or a mother with her newborn baby… for me this is what I love as a photographer. Elizabeth is a poised, beautiful, confident young woman. Knowing this about her, my goal was to capture the essence of her spirit… not just her pretty dress. Don’t get me wrong, the gown is incredible, but I believe as an artist she could be sitting in a parking lot in jeans and a t-shirt and it is still going to be my goal to capture who SHE is… this is my art.
ENJOY!