Two things crossed my mind as I prepared the pictures for this post. #1 I am a much better photographer since I took engagement pictures of Melissa and her future husband, Jonathan. Not being overtly cocky, but I am growing and I hope to never stop! #2 How thankful I am for Melissa. She is one of the MAIN reasons that I am on this photography journey. Earlier this year, before I stopped teaching, Melissa approached me about shooting her wedding. She knew that I didn't do weddings professionally, but she knew I loved taking pictures and had seen a few shoots I had done for friends. I agreed to do the wedding and started to think about the equipment I would need to do it. I talked with Kevin and before long had purchased my Nikon and lenses. I started reading ferociously about how to operate it, researching wedding websites and photographers, buying books on how to shoot weddings, and so on. One shoot with my new camera and growing passion led to another shoot and led to another shoot and 24 shoots in 2 1/2 months later....here I am. What a whirlwind it has been! Thank you Melissa for helping fan the photography flame inside of me. You probably were just thinking about saving money for your wedding, but God used you to push me into the most unexpected career path. I know your wedding will be fabulousity, just like you!
Click here for Melissa's Slideshow.
P.S. Melissa wanted these pictures posted before her wedding, and she swore to me that Jonathan would never be on this site to see her pictures!!!
3 comments:
My absolute favorite is the 3rd picture down on your blog page. Awesome!
I ran into Mandy Morris Boyd today, and she said that she had stumbled on your blog and loved it! We both raved about how talented you are! Next time you come to visit Megan and Matthew, let us know. We said we could probably have about two weeks worth of work for you in the Greenville area! Love you!
What a small world. I went to Pickens, rivals with Easley, and you can guess that connection to you. I Kevin and I had friends in common although I didn't know him directly. Melissa and I taught in the same school district, Florence One, our first year. What a SMALL world. Any way, your pictures are great. It's nice to see people following their dreams (when they realize teaching doesn't pay enough haha). :) Best of luck and God bless!
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