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Candid Wedding Portraits

Article written by: Dan Derby, Dan Derby Photography

There are posed portraits and there candid portraits. The latter description is not an oxymoron, it’s a label I have for portraits that are captured in a photojournalistic style. They’ve been around since Cartier-Bresson invented the photojournalism and, of course, the former has been with us since the invention of the camera.

Since a photo portrait is, by definition “a likeness of a person, especially one showing the face, that is created by a photographer” – does it matter that it was captured on the fly, without the express participation of the photographed? Yes & no.

Creative Engagement Photos

Article written by: John Morris, John Morris Photography

Engagement shoots have become widely popular among newly engaged couples, and almost all of them want something different and unique. The best way to achieve that is to make it personal and have fun. That is when the best and most creative photographs are taken. Engagement photo sessions are supposed to be casual and relaxed so in this case, sticking to your comfort zone is perfectly fine. If you are planning to have your engagement photos taken and want to do something a bit different, think about what your personal interests and hobbies are. If you and your future spouse share a common hobby or interest, consider using it as a theme for your engagement session. For example, if you both love racing, find a nearby racetrack that will allow you to spend an hour or so shooting there.

How Many Wedding Photos should your Photographer Take?

Article written by: Dan Derby, Dan Derby Photography

How many photos do I take? How many do you want? I know that I’m not supposed to answer a question with a question but it’s a question I get asked all the time. That’s probably because it can be measured, like my fee or how many hours I stay at a wedding. Easy questions. Trouble is, it’s tough to answer. So before I answer it, let’s think about the question:

How about ten photos? Not enough? How about 3,000? Ever look at 3,000 photos? If you wanted to look at 3000 photographs at say, 30 seconds a picture, that’s about twenty five hours of viewing. Probably too many, huh?

Engagement Photography Display Tips

Article written by: John Morris, John Morris Photography

In the last article we talked about how to create beautiful and unique photos for your engagement. Since then we have received several comments from couples wondering how they could put their engagement photos to good use. One couple absolutely loved the idea of having professional engagement photos taken, but were unsure of what to do with those photos afterwards besides having a few wallets printed and storing the rest on a hard drive. If you find yourself in the same boat, this article will discuss how you can make the most of your images.