I’d like to officially announce my amazing associate for 2012 – Allie. She will be shooting weddings under the Becky Brown Photography name. Allie has been assisting me at weddings for the past couple of years and I’ve had the chance to watch her grow and learn as a photographer. In 2012 she will be shooting as a lead photographer for me, allowing us to expand our reach to a wider range of brides!

I can’t wait for 2012 and all the exciting possibilities that are to come! For 2013 packages booked with Allie will be 20% off the normal price. You can always contact me via email at becky@beckybrownphotography.com with questions or to check availability!

Here is a little Q&A with Allie so you can get to know her better as well as a few photos from her wedding this past November and some images she’s shot while assisting with me.

How did you get started in photography? I was fascinated with this illusion of freezing moments in time; it’s like a superpower! I fell in love with taking photographs of my pets. I started going through disposable cameras like crazy. That went on for several years before my parents bought me my first digital camera.

What is your favorite story or memory from shooting as an assistant with Becky? My favorite wedding has been Ashley and Tyler’s. It was scorching hot, then that turned into a horrible storm, the power went out before the ceremony, and I think someone even broke a bone at one point, but at the end of the day, the bride and groom had beautiful photographs, were ecstatic to be married, and everyone had a good time. It was crazy to be behind the scenes and think that everything that could go wrong did and still pull off your job. Very rewarding.

(Allie on her big day!)

Since you are also a recent bride 🙂 can you share some advice to future brides on their big day? Relax! Give your self plenty of time to get ready and truly enjoy your day. Do a make-up and hair test run before the day of so that you allot enough time to not rush around pre-ceremony. At the end of the day, you WILL be married, and you have to remember that no little snag or set back will change that.

Becky was your wedding photographer – can you share a story or comment on what that experience was like and why you chose her? I can’t think of anyone else I would have wanted to hang out with for 10 hours J Becky is so laid back but at the same time professional. She knows what shots she needs to get to capture how special this day is, and she also works with you to ensure that all of your special touches are remembered too. She holds the day together. From creating a time schedule of the entire day to pinning on boutonnières, she’s the complete package.

((Love this shot below that Allie took during Jami and Jamie’s first look)

Since Christmas is right around the corner, If you could have Santa bring you one piece of equipment that you don’t already have what would it be? Ah! So many things I would love to get my hands on. I have been looking into the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM telephoto lens, so if he happens across one of those in his bag, he can drop it on by.

What is your favorite part of shooting a wedding day? The first look! I know that not everyone does these, but it’s by far my favorite part of any wedding day. Getting to see their faces as they see each other for the first time is wonderful. It adds to the experience that it’s only them, no one else around (except the photog!) After the first look, the bride and groom are always so relaxed and happy. They don’t have to bottle up their nervousness throughout the entire ceremony!

 (Detail shots Allie did from Chris and Juliet’s October wedding)

What has been your favorite or most memorable detail from any of the weddings you’ve shot? Every wedding had something spectacular that I put in my memory bank as I was planning my own wedding last year. I’m always impressed with the creativeness of each couple. I don’t think I can pick one single detail!

Mention anything else you’d like to tell brides about yourself or your shooting style or how excited you etc. I take a journalistic approach to each wedding or event I shoot. I love to see the progression of the day laid out in photographs when it’s all said and done. It’s neat to see the transformation that everyone goes through as they prepare for one of the most wonderful days they will ever experience. I’m also huge into detail shots because I know how much time is put into every little part of the day. I love, love, love my macro lens!

Below are more images that Allie has shot over the years while assisting with me.