Well definitely did one. I didn't think that I would be doing one this early in the game. But who are we to judge who a person wants to spend the rest of their lives with...
Just so that everyone know, this was waayy of base for me. I always told myself that I can't bring myself to do a session, but if you guys saw these two, you just can't help but think that these are just two people in love with each other...
well some might some might not approve of it, but here goes.
I love your table shots. The selective focus and low-key lighting make a perfect foil for the high-contrast table setting.
I definitely do not like #1. I find aiming up people's nostrils to be unflattering. Others may like it, though; I understand the effect of the converging lines of the couple, the trees, etc.
Well as the saying goes...if you can't join 'em, lick 'em...
Oh wait!
Agree on the table shots too. I was asked to quote on one earlier this year too. They wanted a discount because their "friends had a pretty good camera" and they just wanted me to do some formals. I said sorry girls, and didn't end up doing the job. Looks like you had a great shoot though.
While my personal views would probably give me pause, the bottom line is, who is paying the bills. If the money is right, you shoot the job, no matter the subject matter. Its not like NOT shooting them was going to stop them from getting married. You did the right thing. Get the money and keep producing amazing images.
WOW..thought i was gonna get hit by something else, but glad that I got a positive response from everyone.
I think for me, like any other couple, worked with me here. I really didn't know how to approach it, but both made it a comfortable experience since I'm a pretty "sheltered" kinda fella.
daemeon - i had to think about it for a sec before I decided to do the wedding. After the wedding, I was glad I did.
Personally, I'm glad that lesbians and gays can have civil ceremonies and get married (depending on the state) My second wedding shoot was also of a lesbian couple. Despite what many people think, they face the same issues that married heterosexual couples face: money, sex, taxes, death, jobs, in-laws..etc..etc...
I hang with this circle of lesbians occasionally. They are all "happy go lucky" and enjoy life for the most part. Now they want to get married. Good for them. They have been fighting for this right for a long time. I'll just stay in the back of the bar, slip my scotch and watch 50% of them slip into the same behavior exhibited by hetero couples...petty jealousy, cheating, issues raising kids...etc...etc.... Damn....I'm more evil than I thought.
I wouldn't mind photographing two women in Love. Two guys, I guess I'd do that too. I'd just have to shut my eyes and push the button when they kissed.
Bleaahhhh!
Nice set of photos. I loved the artwork on the women. I wouldn't do it to myself, but if they like ink, more power to em'
You did a wonderful job. It's nice you're glad you overcame your reservations and accepted the job. You handled it like a true professional.
Our church is one of the few in the area where gays and lesbians are welcomed. Several couples, as well as some single folks attend. We have some very conservative, but very tolerant members. The two groups treat each other with respect and have formed fast friendships. I never thought I'd see the day, but I'm glad I have.
