Fathers day!

Happy fathers day to everyone! My thoughts to those who have lost fathers as well! I remember shooting a wedding in 2006 and I am busy getting fun party shots at the reception and I had about another 30 minutes to work and I turn around and I see my wife standing there. (She wasn’t assisting me) I was so happy and surprised and then she said follow me. As I got outside my brother Eric (awesome photographer as well!) was standing there and then I knew. He told me that our father passed away earlier that day. So my thought are with those who lost fathers!

What am I doing on fathers day? Working! Yeah that is right – my wife and two beautiful sons are at the grandparents and this whole weekend I have spent catching up on wedding imaging. Now normally you never see much writing on my blog, but I really wanted to share my thoughts.

I have been so stressed lately because I got behind on my delivery dates of the photos. That is why I have putt in the extra effort to catch up.Now what does stress do? It changes you and robs your peace and joy. I came to a point where I almost wanted to close my business -I had no more desire to take photographs, but sitting here I am filled with joy. I have now gone through many weddings I have shot lately and a peace came over me. Why? Because I have succeeded in my job!

Now I normally don’t write much about the weddings I post, but does that mean I have nothing to say? – not at all – going through the weddings I recall the beautiful light, or the special amazing moments or the little details I captured. And the brides and grooms can tell you how excited I got over the shots while I am shooting!I love shooting weddings.

There are many photographers out there who do amazing work, but I very often see that the people in the shots don’t look great. My subject is people and I make sure the people look great in the shots even if it is a spontaneous moment – you will still look great! One thing I am very proud of in my work is that I have made every bride look amazingly beautiful in their shots. No matter how you are built or look – I will find the light and angle that makes you look like a star! That is my continued commitment to all my clients! Why -because I care about my work and you and will go out of my way to get the shots!

Going through the photographs and looking at the way I captured the weddings I recall the day vividly and I am happy, amazed and surprised at the shots I captured. I prepared a list for myself, going through all these weddings, to make notes of where I must improve my work and the page is still blank… (I can still improve don’t get me wrong, but I have worked incredibly hard the last 5 years on my technique.) Because every wedding is different and my work changes to fit the couples personality. I cant explain it-it just happens. 

My conclusion: I am not in the photograph business… I sell memories and emotions and works of art that comes from passion!!!

So I do get behind on my delivery dates, and might sometimes be slow on e-mails, but the thing I always get right is that I am awesome on your wedding day – and I fulfil my creed – making your most memorable day unforgettable! And by Gods grace I will continue to do so – and I know He is with me!

Here I am in action – doing what I do best! – photo by my assitant- Jax the legend!