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<\/p>\nI worked at Best Buy for eight years, from 2004-2012. Throughout that time I worked in many positions there. It wasn\u2019t until I worked in the camera department that I identified with my true calling. I visited my mom in France yearly and when I eventually purchased my Canon 40D. Once I reviewed the photos I had took, I knew this was it. This was what I wanted to do in life. I would purchase magazines and books and sit at coffee shops for hours, daily, learning about photography.<\/p>\n
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I used to shoot a lot of music festivals and DJs, and nightclubs in general, my images were captured at a ton of parties. A few of my friends loved my pictures from these settings and wanted to hire me for their wedding to capture their party. One thing lead to another and I wanted to be involved from start to finish, not just the reception. So now I shoot weddings in their entirety, and I love it.<\/p>\n
I love storytelling, creativity, and colors\u2014so that\u2019s what I try to showcase.<\/p>\n
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Traveling and being trusted. I don\u2019t care how good a photographer is, if trust isn\u2019t established, something will go awry. My ultimate first goal is to show my passion and enthusiasm. After that, I love to travel to destinations to capture special days. It\u2019s a perk.<\/p>\n
I love the fact that the couple let me do what I want because they trust my vision. Being creative is the best thing in the world. I enjoy weddings because each one is unique. To make something out of nothing is very challenging. A small part of it is pride. When you can succeed and show yourself what you\u2019re capable of, it boosts your confidence.<\/p>\n
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I shot a wedding inside the Colorado River. It was insane. We had to take boats to the destination. The scenery was breathtaking. The photos created themselves and found no difficulty. Being outdoors between mountains next to a river was once in a lifetime.<\/p>\n
Yes, each wedding I try to get one \u2018Signature\u2019 image. I never plan it, I just know it, see it, and feel it when I do.<\/p>\n
There have been a few venues with lots of hills and zero backdrops. But no matter what, it\u2019s the wedding photographers responsibility to create. So that\u2019s what I did.<\/p>\n
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Meet with them first, interview at least two, and go with your gut. Make sure you love the style that they have. This will only happen once.<\/p>\n
No one remembers the food or music the little stuff etc at the wedding, they remember memories. You and everyone else will remember your laughs, and wild moments. Pictures and videos are there to spark those memories. No matter what hiccups occur, just laugh and smile. It will all be okay.<\/p>\n
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