On being a wedding photographer.

The most important thing I learned this past weekend? I do not want to be a wedding photographer. Previous to actually being an employed photographer, I held these romantic, lofty, idealized thoughts of what being a wedding photog would be like. I could capture these amazing moments, things that other people didn't see, and strike the bride and groom with my eye and numerous talents. By the end of the night, thought, I had determined that while I may enjoy wedding photography as an art form and have a little bit of an 'eye' for the photos, I'm never going to be a wedding photographer. As it turns out, I don't have the drive, desire, or technical skill to do so. And, at least when it comes to weddings of familiar persons, I want to have a good time with my family and friends, laugh at the antics and relax around the table. I don't want to be jumping up every few minutes to go record something else.

So, I don't want to be a wedding photographer. Perhaps I'll learn more about my photographic future this summer when I test my wings as a senior portrait photog for my cousin Brittany. I'll keep you posted.