A Shot at Second Shooting

It was only my second time second shooting for another photographer, so following my buddy Stacy Cross around was a treat and a challenge all rolled into one. I learned a lot about myself during that evening (December 6th) as I helped Stacy photograph Chris and Tara’s wedding.

Here’s the short list:

1) I was 100% validated that I am doing the right thing by making engagement sessions mandatory (since I give them as “gifts”, all couples have to accept!). It is really hard for me to get inspired while photographing a couple if I know nothing about them. I had a hard time that night, and I am positive it was because I couldn’t find any truths within them as a couple to reflect. They were adorable, but I just did not know them enough to satisfy my standards.

2) I am not as much of a control freak as I thought. It was very easy for me to let Stacy take the reigns, but I am also extremely comfortable to direct when it comes to my couples.

3) I value the journalistic aspect of the way I see the shots before my camera does, and doing a lot of posed portraits is just not my thing. The flow of the evening is very important to me. Nothing earth-shattering about that…just another confirmation.

4) Rowdy wedding parties are the best kind. I tend to love to photograph people who love to get wild!

5) I can’t wait till Wesley + Matt’s wedding next month because they hired the same killer band, The Atlantics, that Chris and Tara did. THEY ROCK!!!

Here are some of my favorite shots from that evening.

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