But first, I must admit: I have a bittersweet relationship with photography.
Before Joseph and I became engaged I would tell everyone, "You have to pick what is most important to you and then don't skimp on that part of your wedding." Well for me it was photography but I quickly realized that my budget would not be able to support the photojournalistic type of photographer I wanted.
The photographer that I had been drooling over was Nathan Shafer out of Columbia, S.C. While most of his work is borderline creepy (in a terribly interesting, artistic way), his wedding photography is a different story.
But alas, Nathan Shafer no longer does weddings.
Then there was Wenzel Photography. http://www.wenzelphotography.com. Her work is amazing and she just started out!
So the search continued for a budget friendly photographer that would not fall short. Impossible right?
Well...kind of. I think this might be considered Bridal Sin # 256: Never use a photographer that has never shot a wedding.
It's true. I decided to go with a photographer who has never shot a wedding. She is editor of a magazine and often shoots and edits photos for the magazine. She shot an engagement session for her sister (who is one of my BMs) and it came out better than some professional e-sessions. She has the editing software and skills from being an editor so why not give her a chance? Afterall, we are already comfortable around her and aren't the photographs below amazing? They truly capture the couple's personalities.
Posted with Permission from Photography by ElizabethAnn
It is always hard getting your first gig and if I can help her out (and get a great deal in the process) then great. I trust her. I trust her creativity. I trust her eye.
Am I nervous? Yes. Do I feel as if it is the right think to do? Yes.
Have you ever taken risks on something that is so important to you? Do you regret it or would you do it again? What do you think of ElizabethAnn's photographs?
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