it makes me realize how much i love weddings, because everytime i look at the photos ive done on that day, it always makes me happy...
the bride, when i gave her the cds said "thank you for making my wedding look grander than it actually was"..
i suppose she was meaning about the how simple the entire affair was, but the photos hid all that..
i have yet to do an expensive/grand wedding...and im not about to have one soon, as being a practicing snapper, it doesnt matter whether you are photographing an expensive wedding, a wedding is a wedding, and i was grateful i was given the opportunity to practice.
even in british standards (who hates lavish and garishness) this wedding was no way near grand, but as one is tasked to do the photos, you want to capture beautiful moments, by simply letting things be,and of course hide the not-so-beautiful ones (inappropriately dressed guests,tattoos and whatnots)..
there were moments at the wedding you cant help but talk to yourself and think (do i really want to do this?). when people put you on the spot, its makes you feel uncomfortable. and quite embarassed really. but then, working in a hospital taught me, that you have to rise above that, move on and do what you're there for. i that day's case, i was asked to take photos.
i suppose, i love being a hobbyist. it gives me the excuse of being a newbie to taking photos of weddings, plus no pressure on my part. they werent expecting much from me, because my friend who recommended me said, i am not a seasoned photographer, just someone who is learning the ropes..bt overeager to do so.
for a bride who would rather have that than her nan's disposable camera photos, she was all too happy to have me...
both ends win. she gets photos from a photographic enthusiast who's too eager to please, while i get to practice.
bring in the next bride!
getting excited to go to the church
bridal march
the officiating vicar closing the door
self conscious kiss
i can only be of this distance during the whole ceremony..no flash
after the ceremony, i was able to take the photo of the small crowd
all eyes on the bride
getting ready for the reception...
*NOTE: more photos on my multiply page...ragenstevart.multiply.com
10 comments:
wow! these are wonderful photos, chel! i like your style. simple and real.
there's so much warmth in the photos. and happiness. =)
i'm soooooooooooooooooooooo proud of you!
kahibaw ka, i prefer small weddings. that is why, i only take wedding assignments by referral lang. =)
wish you were here para partners ta. =)
i like them too. you get to be creative when your access is limited! i'm so PROUD of you!!!! (didn't notice siroy said the same thing hehehe!)
we all are proud of you! here's to more projects!!!
ai, thanks for the belief and the support=)
wow, we should be partners in crime...
i have another wedding on the 17th of february and one in may24,if youre here, you should shoot with me=)
can you imagine, your babies who used to be photoraphing with their point-and-shoots now do weddings singlehandedly?hahaha=) you must be so proud=)
thanks che=) you should convince mark to get your DSLR...after all, this is one lucrative hobby..apart from your enjoy so much, you get to earn on the side...saying that, nothing compares to the sense of accomplishment of taking photos=) calling Nikon D90...=)
grabe gyud how we all have evolved! yes, i'm so proud! as in!
bitaw, it would be nice to be partners in crime! hehe!
this community of supergirls -- this is such a wonderful, happy place for me. =)
if we were partners in crime, i will learn alot from you, thats good for me=)
supergirls are superachievers,haha=)
Congrats, chel! =) I'd have to agree with, ai. your pics are so real. I specially like picture #7. =)
CHEL, gasabot nami na I will work hard for that D90. I don't know how else will I earn to buy me that camera! Or basin by the time I get to save naa nay laing version ang D90 hehehe!!! I am excited to take photos of kiddie parties, di siguro ko mo dare ug weddings hehehe! Kulbaan ko. Gamhanan na kaayo mo uy!
hi janey!!! thank you=)
therese, i can vouch you are sooo deserving of a D90=) i cant wait for the time=)
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