2011 was the year for firsts. Our first full season. Our first non-friend client. Our first over-night trip for a wedding. Our first civil ceremony. Our first wedding day disaster. Our first use of an assistant photographer. Our first wedding ceremony in the rain. Our first real, full year in business. And we made it. Shewf, I can wipe the sweat beads from my forehead and put away my icy hot and ibuprofen. We made it.
January and the coming of the new year tends to be a reflective time for everyone, so of course we wanted to showcase the best of what we captured for our clients in this year of firsts. So let this be, our first: 'Best Of' post of our career!
Justin and I chose these favorites based on the way they make US feel. Not for their exposure or composition, or for the colors and contrast. We chose them for their emotive aspects, as models for the type of photography we hope to capture more of in the coming years for our clients.
7 categories of our favorites, The Best Shots of 2011.
Best Bride Shot
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| JUSTIN'S PICK Krystal, in all her wedding glory, as she waves goodbye to her guests and drives off in to the sunset a married woman! |
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| MY PICK Ellen just looks so editorial, so thoughtful and fierce. Beyonce would be proud. |
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| JUSTIN'S PICK Trevor nervously awaits the cue to turn around to see his glowing Sarah for the first time on their wedding day. |
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| MY PICK Joe literally rubbing his palms together with ornery excitement to walk down the isle...err to party afterwards! |
Best Detail Shot
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| JUSTIN'S PICK He loves shoes. |
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| MY PICK I love feathers! |
Best Bridal Party Shot
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| JUSTIN'S PICK They had the best time getting this shot! (Including Justin) |
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| MY PICK Clay is a monster about to eat Kelley for dinner! It's great fun and something Justin and I would totally do in our own photos! |
Best Engagement Shot
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| JUSTIN'S PICK He likes "how they need each other". |
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| MY PICK Levi just deployed and he didn't want to let Katie out of his arms! |
Best Ring Shot
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| JUSTIN'S PICK The grit of the concrete and the sparkle of that diamond just hit the spot for him! |
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| MY PICK I just remember how excited I was when I looked over, and BAM, right on the table was this magazine! I love the retro feel. |
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| JUSTIN'S PICK How can you not love those glasses and all that attitude! |
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| MY PICK She's just having so much fun! Spinning and spinning! |
Well, there we have it folks. Our 7 categories, a favorite from each from 2011! This post was as much a learning experience as it was a challenge for us. It made us see where we need to put more focus, and how we can see more artistically through the lens.
Just a few more quick favorites
JUSTIN'S PICKS
MY PICKS
I'm a woman, I couldn't decide...
Thanks for a great 2011, you've all been wonderful! Truly wonderful.
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