After I launched the US Green Wedding Consortium and the US Couture Wedding Consortium, I have really gotten a chance to see a ton of photos from various photographers on a daily basis! Of course I see tons of photos all of the time as a wedding planner, but this website has me thinking about photography in a different way. So I have decided to just go ahead and post (hopefully weekly – but don’t hold me to that as it might be daily, weekly or monthly depending on my schedule) some of my favorite photos that I have been scanning through.
This photo comes from Jennifer Hughes. A fantastic photographer that has a great way of capturing color. Of course she has a ton of other talents! I am big on color when it comes to weddings (as opposed to themes). I find that colors can be used to create a mood or a feeling and in this photo – I see happy color and I see fun! Weddings should be all about fun and love and for me – color!!!! Love it Jennifer!
This next photo comes from Barbara Salisbury of The Observatory. The Observatory and owner Andrea Jacobson are new to the consortium, but not new to DC! I just basically like being around Andrea and her team! Andrea has to be one of the sweetest photographers that I have gotten to know! Their attention to detail is what catches my eye in particular. This photo is about the details to me. In this photo, you can feel the excitement! I was actually the planner for this wedding (at the Decatur House Museum) and I remember how much in love this couple was and how much fun they had. They had so much fun and you can see it in the photos from their wedding. The detail here is the groom and the guys right next to him- priceless photo! Makes me smile and I remember this moment as if I were still there (click on the photo to see it enlarged). LOVE IT!
Here is a photo from Documentary Associates. Tom Van Veen and I set up a photo shoot at the National Museum of Women in the Arts (www.nmwa.org). Without going into too much detail as to the reason why we had the photo shoot – I will tell you why I love this photo. It is the lighting and the city backdrop. For those of you that did not know, I was born in DC (at a hospital which is no longer in existence). I love DC – I think it is the best city in the world. Call me crazy – but that is how I feel! I find this photo to be beautiful and interesting all at the same time. The beautiful bride, beautiful flowers and the lighting are all great…however it is what is going on outside the window that makes me smile. I have a feeling that if it were 2 or 3 other photographers that I know, they would photoshop out the building’s address that is outside the 2 right pieces of window glass. I love it! You can tell that the bride is in a beautiful place inside a big city. That is what your photographer should represent and document the day of your wedding. Those are the details in a photo that will make your grandchildren wonder where that photo was taken. I know – I am rambling, but I love this photo! Thanks Tom (you know I loved all the photos that day right?) 🙂 A big thank you to the Tom & Ashlee, the museum staff, Carola Myers, Jessica Fox from Promise for the Savvy Bride, and the crew (especially my sweetheart!).
Hoping everyone had a wonderful Valentine’s Day and these photos were a bit of eye candy for your “eyebuds”!
* Katie Martin
