The Photography Workout
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 08:36PM That's what they should call the hours that wedding photographers put in. As I have repeatedly proclaimed, I hold a pretty strict "anti-wedding' strategy. However, this was for family. Plus it was a little different since it was a renewal of the vows. A more laid-back scene which I enjoyed. I still stand by my anti-wedding tactic because it literately kept me up at night worrying over something going wrong and me missing such a key moment in someone's life. I don't know how yall do it every weekend! I would burst into a million pieces under the pressure. But my goodness is it a workout. My arms were sore the whole next day like I'd done a full day of conditioning for volleyball. Holding that camera with the larger-than-life flash for hour after hour will do a number on your arms! I hereby grant wedding photographers the right to skip all workout regiments on the weekends.
I'll share some of the pictures that I took of the event which was held at Dana Point, California. And may I just mention that I am crazy madly in love with the weather there? I went on a 3 mile walk and did not sweat. This would never happen in Austin. A 3 mile walk would entail jugs of ice-cold water, an oxygen tank at the 1.5 mile marker, and a stretcher to load me up on at the finish line.
No, I did not tear this page out of a Ralph Lauren ad. The family is just that pretty!
This little guy was so cute that my camera was a magnet for him. He was so perfectly attentive.
A shot of the vow ceremony, which was filled with lots of laughter...
Love the enscription on his ring...
Reader Comments (12)
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!!
Beautiful as always! That baby is adorable!
Beautiful pictures of my favorite cousin! I'm sure it was a fantastic time!
Looks like you did a great job! You're so funny - the soreness wears off over time, as does the fear and anxiety and then it just becomes normal to be under that kind of pressure. :) However, I've always said that the BEST thing about our job is that we can choose what we do and don't want to photograph. You can keep your families (except from time to time!) :)
what a beautiful job! love them all!
i know the feeling! I get sooo nervous before a wedding.. but you should consider doing more because these are all GORGEOUS!
Yes, I'm a blog stalker!! You're images are AMAZING!!!
I'm always so amazed by how you get the sparkle in the eyes!! I'm obsessed!
What a beautiful couple!!! Wow, these are beautiful Rachel! I can tell this is 'your' family - you all have the same gorgeous eyes...sigh...stunning.
These images are absolutely beautiful! I wish I would have known you were out here on the West Coast... we could have met up for coffee! (Yes, I'm your CA blog stalker!)
I'm sorry, I am totally blinded by those rings in the first shot that I cant' see any of your beautiful shots ;)
Absolutely beautiful couple! I love your work..and the ring shots..wow!
no worries...YOU ROCK IT! Great images. you should add this to your portfolio.