Networking

About a month ago, my photographer friend, Christy, invited me to a Wedding Photography Workshop. The workshop was through a photography group here in the Triad. I am so happy to have been introduced to this group. I had been searching my heart through and through for a way to learn and network with other photographers. To my surprise, there are several photography groups in the area. Apparently I wasn't putting the right words into Google. In an effort to improve my skills and add to my portfolio, I attended my first group workshop on May 1. The group held it's meeting at a site in Highpoint called "The Loft @ Union Square." The site was amazing. There were huge windows around the entire loft area and several equally amazing spare rooms to work with. I didn't know what to expect so I toted my Nikon D300 and SB-600 Flash along. Other photographers had their entire lighting set up. Christy and I were in attendance within the range of 150+ photographers and models. It was basically a free for all. You could walk up to any model and just start shooting away. Although I have shot dozens of weddings before (as a second shooter), I've shot about 8 weddings on my own. It was nice to get some fresh faces in front of my lens. Being a wedding photographer is no piece of pie. If you are in the market for a wedding photographer, make sure you have someone that has the experience and people skills that mesh with your taste. There all several "good" photographers out there, but in my experience, there are also several bad ones. Your photographer needs to be personable and realize there are a lot of emotions running wild on your wedding day. I, myself am a bride-to-be and chose very carefully who will spend the day by my side, capturing the moments that I don't ever want to forget. My advice to other brides choosing a photographer, choose quality over quantity. There are so many photographers that seem willing to work you on a price to meet your budget needs. Always ask before you dismiss someone due to pricing. I hope you enjoy these shots from "The Wedding Workshop."

xo- Your friendly neighborhood photographer