My Richard Avedon-inspired portrait sessions have really started to spill into my wedding coverage. This is a shot that I really love, which would never have happened before I started doing that style of portrait session, where the interview process and verbal exchange is crucial to the success of the shot.
I\'d reached a point where I felt comfortable that I had enough \"bride getting hair done\" shots, so I left my second to cover in case anything happened, and asked the mother of the bride to step outside with me for a moment. It was a nice partly-overcast day, but a bit brisk. Knowing I didn\'t have long, I chatted with Mom for a moment and then asked her:
\"If you could have one wish for your daughter\'s marriage, what would it be.\"
She responded: \"Only for her to be as happy as I\'ve been.\"
This picture was taken just after her response, and just before the tears came. This image is not a \"rockstar\" shot with an amazing composition or elaborate lighting. This image matters to me, because I can see in this woman\'s eyes just how much she loves her daughter.
Dec 13, 2008 at 11:54 AM
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