Tuesday, January 24, 2012

I'm doing it again

Last summer, I looked to you for advice when my cousin & his fiancée asked me to photograph their wedding in October...

You all encouraged me to do it, and I'm so happy I did...
It was a fabulous learning experience!
These are just a few of my favorite shots from that day...










{more photos on my Facebook page here}

They were both thrilled with the way the photos turned out, and I'm still baffled that they included me to be such a big part of their day with such little (NO) experience...

BUT

Looks like I'll be doing it again!

Another cousin has asked me to photograph her wedding
THIS JULY!
Eek!

Although I do feel more prepared, and having been through it once I've learned a trick or two...
I'm just naturally nervous by nature and afraid I'm going to screw something up!

Luckily, I have signed up for a digital photography course that starts this week and runs for 5 weeks... and I'm hoping to get new camera before the big day as well.

I Will Be Prepared.

I'm going to kick this wedding's... you know what! Ha!

I know I have more than a few readers that are professional photographers, any tips again would be greatly appreciated!  Wish me luck!!


17 comments:

Katie @ minivan diva said...

I had no idea you were a photographer. Those photos are amazing! You have such a creative eye for shots. You'll do great.

AbsoluteMommy said...

Awesome! I learn new things about you every day!!

Chelsea said...

You will do FABULOUS, Lena :) That's awesome!

Amber said...

Can't wait to see how they turn out!! If you are able to, I would pick up a 50mm. If you can afford it go for the 1.4, if not the 1.2 is only $129 or you can probably find a good price on ebay or craigslist.

Its a great portrait lens. Its what I use 90% of the time.

Lacey said...

Wow! Those pictures are really good, Lena!

Kelli@MoreBangforYourBucks said...

Wow, love those pics! You have a very creative eye!

Mrs AOK said...

Beautiful job! How exciting... follow your passion.
xoxo

mama marchand said...

They look fabulous!

Peace Love Applesauce- Terri said...

Those pictures look great.. you go girl!

Ashley said...

Your pictures are gorgeous and so much fun!

Karren said...

You will be a pro in no time!!
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Lacee Griffith Mommas Like Me Blog said...

Such beautiful pictures! You are going to do a fabulous job :) Thanks for joining the blog hop this week!

Em S said...

Those are some greats photos! Doesn't look like you have reason to be nervous.

Mom Photographer said...

the third picture is amazing!!!

Cordial Chaos said...

Love those shots! That third shot especially is so pretty! Looks like you'll for the next wedding you do!l do just fine on your own

My Captivating Images said...

Love the B&W one of them together on the road! Good luck on your new assignment and Kudo's to you! I have only shot one wedding and I didn't do any of the posed shots as I was second shooting so I am not a lot of help. I know I loved my 75-300 lens because it helped me get great shots without disrupting or distracting in any way from the ceremony itself. :)

the hollie rogue said...

wow, congrats these are so beautiful! thanks for linking up!