It’s summer here in Oregon, and wedding season is well under way. Many
photographers don’t like to take wedding photos primarily because of all the work involved. You have parents to try to get in the same location at the same time. Brides who are sometimes extremely stressed and taking out their emotions on whomever happens to get in the way. Coordinating families is a feat that takes talent, skill, and a lot of luck. And then there’s the worry of “did I get all the shots that the bride and groom want?”
I enjoy taking wedding pictures. I love seeing the brides (and their families) dressed in their finest. Seeing a groom in a nice tuxedo or a well fitting suit takes me back to my own wedding day and my handsome husband… And I love being able to bring families together. In my opinion, one of the best things about weddings is that family gets together to celebrate the joining of two people into one family.
I will readily admit that taking wedding pictures is a lot of work. After the hundreds of photos and the end of the reception, the real work begins. Editing. It was a lot easier when people used film all of the time instead of using digital cameras… You got what you got, and if it didn’t turn out… well, you still got what you got. With the dawning of the digital media, things can be manipulated. Colors can be changed, shadows can be added, people can be deleted… (and don’t tell me you haven’t been tempted at one point or another to delete someone you didn’t get along with…) it’s a lot of work for a photographer. It’s work that I’m willing to do, and work that I love.
Here at Linda Stahr Photography, we encourage you to browse through our portfolio; call us to discuss your wedding needs. We can always put together a custom package for that will fit all of your wedding photography needs.
And may the bride and groom live happily ever after…
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