wedding photographer for a day
A few months ago my friend Randy called to ask if I'd consider photographing a wedding. The bride was a good friend of his and was trying to put together a lovely wedding on a shoestring budget. "Of course!" I said. (Anything for Randy, who by the way, planned, cooked and served all the incredible food that day. WOW!) We agreed on a very modest price, and a few weeks ago I played the roll of wedding photographer for a day. I even took control at posed, group-shot time hollering out things like, "Let's get one of the bride and all her men... Groomsmen?! Where have all my groomsmen gone?" Heeee!
By the end of the evening, I was completely smitten with the couple and felt honored to have such an intimate role in their life-changing day. Aren't they the sweetest little family you've ever laid your eyes on?
I took all the traditional shots but also hoped to capture the small details that made the wedding feel so special. Would I like to do this for a living? NO WAY. But it was truly a such special treat on that beautiful afternoon.
Oh, and I saw the bride at a party Saturday night. She loved the photos. Big smile from me.
Comments
Such beautiful photos - no wonder the bride was happy with them. You really caught their happiness and love.
Posted by: kate1976 | September 10, 2007 9:53 AM
oh that is awesome alicia! you are ver so talented my dear friend!
Posted by: Heidi | September 10, 2007 9:56 AM
good job! they're beautiful! and you are just about the sweetest photographer in the world. i'd totally want you to photograph my wedding. only, woops, i don't think i'll be having any more of those, lol.
Posted by: Grace | September 10, 2007 10:20 AM
What's not to love about those photos, Alicia. Bravo!
Posted by: laeroport | September 10, 2007 10:53 AM
Great photos! You did a wonderful job of capturing their joy.
Posted by: Michelle | September 10, 2007 11:03 AM
beautiful
Posted by: tracy | September 10, 2007 1:31 PM
Oh my goodness, Alicia! What beautiful photographs you've given them. Really just lovely, lovely.
Posted by: amanda | September 10, 2007 1:38 PM
All the photos you took look wonderful. We took photos of my sister's wedding and thought the same thing - glad we didn't do this for a living. There's too much pressure.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | September 10, 2007 1:42 PM
Well of course she liked them! :) What silly bride wouldn't? They're really beautiful.
I don't think I'd want to do that for a full-time job either -- the stress!
Posted by: amy h | September 10, 2007 1:47 PM
It seems you did an amazing job. Way to go!! I wish I could go back and have you shoot MY wedding day. :) I paid an extravagant photographer - and walked away loving everyone's candid shots better than his. You did great at capturing the mood, setting and little bits that are easily overlooked.
Posted by: stacy | September 10, 2007 2:41 PM
How special! From what you've shown, the photos look spectacular. I wish you were my photographer!
Posted by: beki | September 10, 2007 2:52 PM
Great job! They were very fortunate to have you take their photos and bring both your artistic sense and ability to 'see' people into the role. Love these.
Posted by: Megan | September 10, 2007 2:56 PM
those are great photos, personable, beautiful and artistic. I like all the various angles, and close-ups you took as well. I'm so glad the bride is happy with them, she has every reason to be! :)
Posted by: hrsj | September 10, 2007 5:07 PM
hooray for you alicia!
Posted by: erin | September 10, 2007 5:20 PM
Great work, lady!
Posted by: Sarah | September 10, 2007 6:21 PM
What gorgeous photos! You captured the details so well. My friend, who's a professional wedding photographer, talks about capturing the 'moments', which is an idea I love. Your style reminds me so much of hers. You have a great eye. And now I REALLY want to go ahead with that camera upgrade!
Posted by: kayla_d | September 10, 2007 8:41 PM
Wow, you are truly talented. The couple was very lucky to have snagged you for a one-time special deal. This is the first time I've commented on your site, I think, but I just had to join everyone in applauding your work. Joy and light just radiate from each photo. :0)
Posted by: Michelle | September 10, 2007 11:01 PM
These are beautiful photos for the couple to re-capture the moments. I hope you had fun!
Posted by: erin | September 10, 2007 11:18 PM
These are such beautiful and heartfelt photos... Great job!! I think I'm smitten, too!
At one of my own friend's wedding years ago, the high-paid photographer didn't show up... I happened to have my camera and was forced to take the wedding photos----gasp!! I worked at a photo lab at the time (back in those "film days") and was able to preview all the shots... I can't tell you how relieved I was that they turned out! I have to give it to those Wedding Photographers! What a stressful profession! ; )
Posted by: Amber | September 10, 2007 11:27 PM
Oh wow, Alicia! What beautiful photographs!!
Posted by: sally | September 11, 2007 2:09 AM
these are wonderful alicia. xo
Posted by: shari | September 11, 2007 7:05 AM
These look like magazine photos (That's my highest compliment to photography) what a beautiful family they are! You did a fantastic job Alicia :)
Posted by: CathyC | September 11, 2007 8:34 AM
Fantastic, weddings are so expensive, cheers for you! These type of personal photos are my favorite! -kb
Posted by: Kelly | September 11, 2007 9:02 AM
Great photos, Alicia.
Posted by: lera | September 11, 2007 9:33 AM
Amen to that! I think being a wedding photographer is one of the most stressful job out there. But how fun to get to try it out! What lovely photos. Way to go!
Posted by: Rachel | September 11, 2007 11:55 AM
The photos are great. I wish I had more photos of the decor at my wedding.
Posted by: Abby | September 11, 2007 9:02 PM
What wonderful photos! You did a great job capturing their day! :)
Posted by: Chara Michele | September 13, 2007 9:28 AM
Wonderful photos. My favorite is the one of the three of them. Her face is so sweet, so pretty the way she's looking at the camera. It's so nice seeing people love each other.
Posted by: susan | September 13, 2007 9:29 AM
amazing photos, alicia. i always feel that the ones that capture the moment and are the most important shots aren't the traditionals, but the candids and those that show those simple yet important details. you've done a really lovely job!!
Posted by: sarah | September 13, 2007 3:59 PM
I love the photos you took and they do look like a sweet family!! How lovely to be able to offer them a lifelong memento of their fabulous day!!
Posted by: Di | September 13, 2007 5:30 PM
Beautiful! This made me stop lurking! I had to comment. At the risk of sounding cheesy, I'm all verklempt.
Posted by: Katherine | September 14, 2007 6:36 PM
What great photos! A cute family and I love the summery flowers
Posted by: Steph | September 22, 2007 7:43 PM
Wow, you have heart. I'd be completely stressed to take someone's wedding photos. You did an amazing job. The one of the bride, groom and their baby is absolutely spectacular.
Posted by: kathy | September 24, 2007 12:19 AM
i love these pictures. you really captured the spirits of your subjects. what a beautiful family they make!
Posted by: melissa | October 3, 2007 5:39 AM