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Digital Wedding Forum Convention 2012
Posted on January 30, 2012
In the 4, almost 5 years that I’ve been a photographer, I’ve gone to a few smaller workshops here and there but had never been able to make it to a larger convention. When I found out that the DWF convention was going to be in New Orleans this year, I knew I couldn’t miss it. The DWF is a forum for digital wedding photographers that I’ve been a member of for a few years now. Its a fantastic group of photographers and a great resource of information. The convention was 4 days and coincided with Imaging USA, which is another photographer’s convention that was in town. Imaging was a larger group with more classes, but there were probably thousands of photographers there and the classes were large and plentiful. Several classes went on at the same time so you had to choose which ones to attend and it stressed me out just thinking about it! I decided on the DWF because of the smaller forum and the schedule of having only one speaker at a time.
The speakers mostly talked about style, inspiration and art with a few technical tips thrown in here and there. It was an incredible experience. I met so many photographers and I can’t wait until next year (hoping that there is one!) This time around, I was a little more reserved and should have put myself out there a bit more but I tend to be a little shy around new people. I can’t bring myself to just walk up to a group of people and introduce myself and a large part of the members already knew each other. Next year, I look forward to reconnecting with the photographers I met as well as meeting lots of new ones!
The first night I was there, I got to go on a shoot with Jerry Ghionis where he showed how he works with his new Ice Light. With a couple of models, we walked all around downtown New Orleans at night – we didn’t even start until 10pm. It was so much fun and amazing to watch Jerry in action – watching photographers work is something I love, you can learn so much just from observing.
Anyway, the following images were taken pretty much over or under Jerry’s shoulder while he was working and I can’t take credit for lighting or posing. I just thought it would be fun to show what we did that night and what knowledge I hope to bring next time I have a night wedding!
I got to use another photographer’s 70-200 for this one … the other ones I only had my 85mm with me
You can see a bit of the Ice Light in this one on the left, it looks like a light saber LOL
See what I mean? Light saber! But gorgeous light!
This was actually just available light, nothing added
Matthew and Lauren {Morgan City Wedding Photographer}
Posted on January 26, 2012
Prep – Fairfax House, Franklin
Reception – Baldwin Community Center
Vendors:
Jane Sinnetier – bouquets and altar arrangements
Bride’s grandmother – reception florals
Beth Holly – cakes
A recreation of a photo the bride saw online … three happily married couples!
Lauren and Matthew danced into their reception!
The bride and all of her girls wore Chucks and later in the reception, her mom, grandma and some other guests all changed into their own tennis shoes, it was too cute!
Holiday Sessions – Day 2 {Houma Family Photographer}
Posted on January 23, 2012
Day 2 of my holiday sessions started with another family I’ve known for a while. The first time I worked with them, Victoria was only 18 months old and one of the most beautiful little girls I’d seen. She’s still just as beautiful and now she has a precious little brother along for the session. Mom, Amy, jumped in for a couple of shots, too. I love Victoria’s dress and both kids were perfect for the session. Again, I used a different location and moved things around just a little.
My next client has been friends with my sister since elementary school and I also took newborn photos of her. Ms. Mckenzie also took a little while to warm up, but she did great in the end! Isn’t she precious? Loved her dress, too!
Another previous client came next … I first met them during my holiday sessions last year and I’m looking forward to meeting their new addition! Again, the kids were angels and so easy to photograph! Such a sweet family!
And yet another previous client came next, this is my 3rd year photographing them as a family for my holiday sessions. Jake went to preschool with Hayden, so we saw them around school events as well. He’s a character and so fun to interact with, he had some great jokes!
And last but not least, another family that found me through last year’s holiday sessions. Tiffany and I had met when our boys were in the same preschool class. Both of her boys are also fun to photograph, I love watching them interact!
