Ardent Photography

So I’ve been (you guessed it) post processing (again) all day and needed a break. Whenever I fall in love with a photo I always get the urge to let my creative side have a go at processing it. You just can’t be artistic with just any photo, it has to be inspirational, convey emotion. You have to start with a beautiful concept as your canvas. My clients not only get the more traditional copies of these photos but also these  masterpieces as well lol.
 

What really struck me about this photo is how Joanna is looking back at Dan. You cannot see Dan’s face but you wonder how he must be looking at her for her eyes to be so full of love. Even though this was taken smack dab in the middle of the summer their colors and the scenery reminded me of the fall. Thanks to some cross processing and a little bit of texture… Viola! Magic. I really love this one and hope they will to.

 Joanna is looking out the window. Just finished donning “the dress”. Isn’t it stunning. She looks like she is anticipating, nervous, excited, anxious. This photo is so timeless. I wanted to give it the same feeling from its processing. Not quite black and white, not quite textured. I am quite pleased with this one. I can’t quite put my finger on it but the second I completed it I just knew it was right.

People often talk about wedding photographers. It is a market as diverse as can be. Often times high dollar pricing meets low level photographic skills. When picking out a photographer VISION is so important. Through my photos I give my clients an all access pass into my own creative vision, my unique style. The way I will see their special day, their child, their event etc… will be different than any other photographer. I want to end this post with a thank you to all my clients who trust and honor me enough to let me photograph the important things in their lives.