Photos or Pictures?

Anyone can take a picture, right? Seems that way, especially with the capabilities smartphones have now. Social media is saturated with photos, filters, and unrealistic images. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for a little contrast tweak or upping the volume on saturation sometimes, but I’ve learned that nature gives you what you need. That’s where, I think, the line is drawn between those who take pictures and those who take photos.

I’m going to be honest, I hate shooting weddings, but I’m good at it, and I go above and beyond to give the bride and groom what they want. It’s grueling work and I applaud all the wedding photogs out there, but I’d rather work with inanimate objects.

My photo preference… unstaged, outdoors, and I work with what was handed to me. I don’t have a lot of fancy equipment. I have one camera, one lense. I use natural light and I don’t have an assistant. On occasion, my son, who is an amazing photographer, would help if it was shooting a big event, but mostly, it’s just me getting to know my clients so I can create their story. I honestly feel it’s not what you have, it’s what you see and how it’s presented.

So, what’s your story?