Well I can’t believe it’s almost 2012! I will be ringing in the new year with Jennifer and Mike as they tie the knot on Saturday!
I wanted to take a minute to look back on this year and all the amazing couples I’ve had the chance to work with. Here are a couple of shots from each of the engagement sessions I did this year. Some are already married and some will be wed in 2012. I hope you enjoy!
I’ll be doing a separate post later with my fav wedding shots of 2011!
Mark and Kristain
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Kate and Greg
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Jami and Jamie
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Tamara and Brandon
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Sarah and David
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PS this next photo may be one of my all time favorites 🙂 Thanks again you guys for braving the rain to let me attempt this!
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Brittney and Aaron
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Brooke and Mike
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Until next year!!! Can’t wait for the amazing couples I already have lined up for 2012 and those that I haven’t met yet! It’s going to be a great year!
I’m soooo excited to be writing this post!!!!!! (in case the insane amount of exclamation points didn’t give it away). It’s been a long time in the works but I will be hosting my first Photography Basics workshop on Saturday January 28th!
I find that I get alot of emails and messages wanting help on different shooting scenerios or advice on what camera or lens to get etc. I decided that I wanted to put together a workshop to answer all those questions and then some for anyone who is interested.
The workshop will run from 8am-noon on January 28th and it will be held at the Hotel Indigo in Columbus, IN. I wanted to pick a location that would be easy to get to from many places and had parking. If you’re coming from out of town and want to stay the night before the rooms at Indigo are really cool and it’s within walking distance to several restaurants and bars. Or if you have kiddos the new Commons playground is just 2 blocks away so you can have Dad watch them for a few hours while they play there!
We will be covering several topics in the workshop including, but not limited to :
– mastering your camera : ISO, shutter speed and aperture
– how to use available light to your benefit, both indoors and out
– posing clients and controlling the situation
– I will also briefly touch on post production and editing as well as business basics (contracts etc).
This is a BASICS workshop so if you’re an experienced shooter or have been in business for awhile this is not the workshop for you. I may do a more intermediate/advanced workshop in the spring when we can actually get some models and go outside to shoot.
However, if you’re just starting out in your photography business or are wanting to learn how to take better images of your family and friends this IS the workshop for you! It is for all types of shooters – weddings, family, children, maternity etc. The only requirement is that you own a camera that allows you to shoot in Manual mode ( this includes most entry level DSLR’s such as the Canon Rebel , but no point and shoot’s. The information I’ll be presenting is based on being able to control and adjust your camera setting which you can do with a point and shoot).
THERE ARE ONLY 10 SPOTS AVAILABLE !! So don’t delay on signing up!
Cost for the 4 hour workshop is $150 and includes the workshop, a 45 minute one-on-one Skype or phone session with Becky to follow up or ask questions anytime after the workshop, breakfast :), a packet of the information presented and some great giveaways and prizes!
If you have a friend that would like to come as well please email me becky@beckybrownphotography.com to receive a coupon code for each of you to get $25 off the fee. (not valid with any other coupons or discounts)
Can’t wait!!!!!
Becky
*** All sales are FINAL! If something happens and you can’t make it you can sell your seat to someone else I just need to know in advance.***
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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!)
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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)
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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!
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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.
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