Best Music Photos of 2011
December 20, 2011
I don’t post many of them here, but sometimes I shoot things that aren’t weddings. And recently, I got featured in Music Pictures’ 11 Best Photos of 2011 It’s pretty cool to see something I shot at a small house show next to a photo of Rihanna.
Bayne Family
December 12, 2011
A few months ago, we headed out to Columbus for the annual Ohio Cup (which, I know, boys. I haven’t edited the photos yet. They’re coming, I swear). Anyway. Over some margaritas and nachos, I got to talking to Amanda about how they hadn’t had a family portrait done in a really long time. We finally found a good time for everyone, and made a few stops around South Park to take some shots.
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Nicole & Ryan: Engaged
December 8, 2011
I got to spend one of our last really nice fall afternoons of the year taking photos of these two on the Chatham University campus.
They met at one of Ryan’s shows, so he wanted to bring the guitar up for a few shots. See, sometimes my work overlaps.
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Brian & Jody
December 7, 2011
I’ve had a few couples ask me whether or not they needed a second photographer for their wedding. There are a lot of factors that go into deciding on that, but I thought it would help if I could show what the benefits are. I got to shoot Brian and Jody’s wedding along with Alisa, from Alisa Garin Photography.
First off, I’m still bound by the basic laws of physics, and can’t be in two places at once. Having a second photographer means that while I’m off with the girls shooting these…
Alisa was off with the boys shooting these.
And by the way, LOVE this shot. Love.
Even when we are in the same room, you get a different angle on the same action. Brian and Jody wanted to see each other before the ceremony, but still wanted it to be a surprise. So we set up a first look. I got this angle:
While Alisa got this one:
Again, while I was shooting this portrait:
Alisa got this one:
While I was occupied with shooting some family formals, Alisa grabbed this shot:
There’s one in every bunch.
Brian’s mother wasn’t able to make it to the ceremony, so one of the guests Skyped the whole thing.
In addition to another angle, you also get a different style and point of view from having a second photographer. This one’s Alisa’s.
Mine on the left, Alisa’s on the right.
I got the kiss from this angle…
Alisa from this one.
They had a lot of really cute details at the ceremony. They’d set up a station where people could do some coloring…
… used shutters to hold their place cards…
… and had a really cute cake topper, which they later re-enacted.
They’d set up a laptop so that Brian’s family could watch the reception, too. Photo by Alisa.
Jody told me to get my camera ready, and then this happened.
So, to recap:
PROS: More photos, different angles, different style, and getting shots from different events at the same time.
CONS: Does increase your cost, and I suppose if your ceremony was in an especially tiny venue, may not be necessary.
Ceremony: First Baptist Church, Washington, PA
Reception: Doubletree Meadowlands, Washington, PA
Caterer/Baker: Doubletree
Flowers: Malone’s Flower Shop, Canonsburg, PA
Dress: Sorelle Bridal, Washington, PA
DJ: Elite Signature DJs
Makeup/Hair: Sorelle Bridal, Washington, PA
One Frame
December 6, 2011
Last wedding of the year! I got to do this one with Alisa Garin, so if you’re wondering whether to get a second photographer for your own wedding, you might want to keep an eye out for this next one.
