Wedding Shoot {Linda & Mike - Post 2} | Image Peddler Photography

Editing...and editing...and editing...and having so much fun. I promised to have some pictures posted for Linda & Mike before they headed off on their honeymoon...and I intend to not disappoint. But before I hit the "upload" button and let my computer chug for the next two hours streaming data up to my website...I thought I'd share a couple more storyboards.

Sometimes all it takes is a friendly reminder from a supporting and very persistent friend that photography is an art...and beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Why haven't I done solo weddings in the past...I could probably give you a million "excuses". But not again...I'm going to pursue this path with a vengence because I truly enjoy weddings and love interacting with my clients. This is my style...I'm perfecting it as I go along. It's not just photography...it's photojournalism (capturing a story; not just moments). In an online chat with a fellow photog whose work inspires me...I asked the question of where she finds her models and fashion shoots...she said to be successful you need to seek them out and create your own opportunities. Touche'...words to live by (and such a simple concept). So...to creating new opportunities and enjoying the path that leads to this new success...Enjoy!

Wedding Shoot {Linda & Mike} | Image Peddler Photography

Wedding shoots...not my typical day taking pictures and enjoying my passion of photography. There is a lot of work and emotions involved in taking pictures for a wedding...especially when one of the individuals getting married is your friend. But it makes me feel very special to have been asked to consider taking their wedding pictures. I declined...I don't pretend to even myself that I've mastered a level of perfection that I'd feel comfortable tackling a wedding by myself. But I offered to second-shoot their wedding as my wedding gift to them. Second-shooting is backing-up the main photographer...both with taking pictures and also assisting wherever assistance is needed.

I love weddings...watching two people in love commit to a lifetime of happiness together. And it's especially beautiful when the two people are melting their previous lives together...into a new life with double the joys. And what a beautiful new family they have...so much love and respect between Linda & Mike, and so much friendship between all the kids. I hope you enjoy the "sneak peak" to what's to come...I'll be uploading many more photos into an on-line gallery for all friends & family to enjoy. God bless you Linda & Mike (and kids). Wishing you a wonderful lifetime together.

Note: Online gallery can be found at:

http://imagepeddler.smugmug.com/Weddings/Ladner-Beckman-Wedding/13353426_Kkj8W

(Password = Beckman)

Congratulations Nicole & Kevin

CONGRATULATIONS TO MY BEAUTIFUL COUSIN AND HER NEW HUSBAND. A preview of some of the amazing photo opportunities presented that beautiful day. My photography expertise is NOT wedding photography, but that doesn't stop me for taking advantage of an opportunity when it presents itself. And this was one opportunities I wouldn't have missed for the world. What an amazing young couple...best friends!

Back-Up Weddining Photographer Services Available...

These are pictures of my beautiful neighbor, Jolene. It was an honor to take pictures at her wedding reception. Although I don't list weddings on my Product Line listing, I will always consider being a "back-up" photographer. Please let me know if you'd like further information regarding this.