ME: THE PERFECTIONIST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

I’m just one person. I’m just Erin. I’m just a sushi eating cat loving journal keeping food loving photographer and there is a great big world out there. What can I possibly do to affect change and contribute positively to this world?

I can take pictures. So what? I can take gooooood pictures! Now we’re getting somewhere! But how am I (and a camera maybe) going to change the world? Well, to tell you the truth, I don’t know. All 2 of you that read this blog probably already know that I have started a Photography Business with the greatest of intentions. I fully intend to become one of the greatest photographers in the world. I don’t know if I will get there, but I want to be the best. Anything worth doing is worth doing well! Right? Everyone has to start somewhere, so here I am at the beginning. I’ve practiced my skills, I’ve purchased abused and tortured terribly expensive equipment, I’ve adopted professional business practices into my arsenal of skills. My work consumes me. I am utterly drawn to my camera and computer screen with an obsessive flare, staring at my images until my eyes hurt, until I figure out how to make my images good, better, the best. I’m a perfectionist. No seriously, if you look in the dictionary under “perfectionist” you would find a picture of me. I know a lot of people that would consider perfectionist tendencies a weakness, but I consider it a strength. My photos are a reflection of my soul, a reflection of myself, and my clients emotions all at the same time.

I consider myself first and foremost an artist. I’ve always been artistic, although I was never any good at drawing, and I have mad respect for those who can! Secondly, I consider myself a storyteller. I love telling stories, writing stories, creating stories. I’m especially thrilled that I can combine my artistic perfectionist visions with my love of storytelling in the ever amazing art that is Wedding Photography. I think most people truly under value their wedding photography. If you only have someone take a photo of you in your wedding gown, you’re missing out on all the fun stuff! I love weddings the most in those weird awkward nervous moments in between the main events. I am lucky to be a part of one of the most important days of your life! Wow! How cool is that?!?!?! And not only do I get to be there, I get to know you, your family, your dreams, hopes, and most importantly, your love.

I put tremendous value on the reactions of my couples to their photography. I actually get disappointed if I don’t hear anything when the bride and groom look at their photos in their Online Proofing Gallery. Like I have failed. Failed myself, and failed them. I really truly want you to LOVE your photos, and I do what I can to achieve perfection. Come with me on this one, and we’ll se where this goes…

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