Sometimes I wonder how I got here. Here, next to encouraging creative people. Here, next to people who are making a promise that last a lifetime. Here, next to Love. I am amazed by the generosity of photographers that allow lil ‘ol me to ‘compliment’ (used with hesitation & lightly) their professional work (built from lots of dedication and innate talent). Equally so, I am unequivocally impressed with bride & grooms that, without a blink of an eye, allow us into one of their more intimate and treasured journeys in life.
As a second shooter, duties most often involve assisting a main wedding photographer (no need to elaborate Jasmine Star sorts it all out here). Often there is little or no contact with the bride and groom, especially prior to the big day. The main shooter has built the relationship and most often we are there to help cover the many festivities, fluff a dress, catch a stray hair or carry a bag. So, when a bride & groom are kind, amidst their hectic day, and take a moment to recognize the photographers (and especially the lowly 2nd shooter) it is really something (yes i’m corny). Anne and Edgar were so kind and gracious. Instantly welcoming. Instantly fun. (I know I wasn’t so calm and friendly moments before my wedding). Thank you for having us. Thank you for being so kind. Thank you for beautiful a evening.
You let me share in your story and I hope I’ve done it justice.
Photographer: Jenny Liu
Hotel/Getting Ready: O Hotel
Venue: Union Station – Downtown L.A.
Bride & Groom: Anne & Edgar
The Dress: Nicole Miller
The Planner: Kelly Demaray
These photos: ME
There are the details
There is the dress, go Nicole Miller
There are the socks
There are the little moments of solitude and perfection
There is the getting ready and deep thought
There are the plans and the time
There are the moments of calm simple happiness
There are those that mean so much
There is the first look
There are the stylish fashionable awesome bridal portraits crafted by Jenny Liu
(look closely and see her in action)
There is the place
There are the special friends who share in the moment and speak volumes
There are proud moments
There is the excitement shared by the ones that know you oh so well
There is the leaving of childhood and entering of a new chapter of life
There are the intimate words that mean so much more shared with each other
There are the tears of joy
There are symbols
There are the smiles of joy
There are the looks
Finally, there is the man and wife
We have little touches…
…and grandiose love
We have the fruit of much hard work and planning (via the bride & groom and Kelly Demaray)
We have light
The first as man and wife
There is respect
There are words spoken that had been saved a lifetime
With Cheers…
and more cheers
and finally we have celebration (& plan ‘ol fancy moves)
Last but never least, Jenny. Who has been nothing but nurturing and encouraging to all… brides/grooms/guests and lil ol me
See what i mean….
