Way back last year, when I first began exploring photography, I assisted Alex of Jarige Photography with an engagement shoot for Susan and Gary. It was my first time participating in an official “photoshoot,” and I was so thrilled to be tagging along! And they were such a fabulous couple to work with.
SO, you can imagine how excited I was when Alex called me a few weeks ago and told me that Susan and Gary had agreed to let me shadow/assist her during their wedding!!
The wedding was held at the beautiful Lanam Club out in Andover MA (I’m getting to explore so much more of Boston/MA since I got into photograhy!!), and we had an absolute gorgeous day for the occasion.
Susan had her mother and a friend helping her get dressed! and of course, her dress was absolutely gorgeous
Susan and Gary decided to do a “First Look” – this is where the Bride and Groom choose to see each other before the ceremony, giving them the opportunity to spend a few precious moments together before the events of the day and connect before the wedding. I’ve come to realize how important these few moments can be – often, a wedding day is so filled with people and activities, that these few moments may very well be the only quiet moments that the Bride and Groom get to spend with one another throughout the day! It was beautiful to see how much Susan and Gary cared about one another and what this day meant to them!
The ceremony was held outdoors in the courtyard, and was the perfect location for the small, intimate gathering of close family and friends.
All in all, it was a beautiful day! Be sure to check out the rest of the gallery on my FLICKR page! Congratulations to Susan and Gary and thank you for letting me be part of your special day! and THANKS Alex for the opportunity!
A little while ago, I had the opportunity to assist Steph Stevens of StephStevensPhoto with a quick headshot session around Boston Commons/Public Gardens! Steph’s beautiful model was Kyung-Ah, an extremely talented musician who needed headshots for a program brochure for an upcoming performance. Kyung-Ah was so much fun to work with, with a quiet sense of humour and playfulness that I’ve tried to capture. Oh, and I was completely in love with the color of the dress – isn’t that the most gorgeous purple you’ve ever seen?? (Those of you who know me, know that I have a weak spot for purple!)
Couple of things I need to continue improving on
- Improving on understanding depth of field
- maintaining consistent skintone while editing
Thanks Steph, for letting me tag along!
Here are some of my shots! Check out the rest of the gallery on my FLICKR page, and please be sure to check out Steph’s post on her blog!
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to assist Shang with an engagement shoot for two of her friends from Harvard! So, it was only fitting that we began the shoot in Harvard Yard. I think it’s so great when a couple chooses a location that has so much significance to them – it makes the whole shoot more personal!
Later, we headed to the Boston Public Gardens, to catch the last of the sunlight!
Check out the rest of my gallery on my Flickr Page, and Check out Shang’s post about the shoot on her fabulous blog! Thanks for giving me the opportunity!
As I’m getting more and more into photography, I’ve realized that what I love most about people is their expressions. Being able to see emotions flickr across a face is the most intimate way to connect with someone. Recently, I “auditioned” for the position of a second shooter with Katie Nitchie of Nitchie Photography (and I’m happy to say, I got the position so look out for those photos later on!), and I snapped the following photographs that capture the intensity of one’s eyes – thus, the inspiration for this post!
As a dancer, I learned that one of the most important modes of communication is my eyes. A dancer’s job is to convey a story, and the eyes are the core of that storytelling process. During all my years of training as a dancer, my teacher would always emphasize the importance of connecting with your inner emotions in order to reflect them externally on your face. (In fact, I remember preparing for certain dances or performances and practicing in front of the mirror in my bathroom!)
I feel that my experience with dance (particularly in this context) has completely influenced how I relate to people and how I understand emotions, and I’m so grateful that I have this art in my life.
I hope photography will become another avenue that I can establish emotional connections, both within myself and with others!
And, just for kicks, here are some pictures from my debut solo performance back in 2004!
