“This is why I wanted to do a “first look” so badly. I wanted up-close memories at the first time he saw me. I cherish this photo more than any photo because of the look on his face. It’s just beautiful to me.” Source worthingwife
Why do you want a first look?
Bizous, (kisses)
Violaine
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First, allow me to say that I’m not obsessed with Christian Oth! I just happen to like his work and every time I visit his site, I find myself in awe of him and no, that is not stalking or obsessive.
Now that we’re clear about that, look at this amazing photograph he captured. I imagine this bride and her grandmother share a very close bond, perhaps they are the best of friends, and she may call her “nana” or “mama”!
I love the tender moment the two women share at the alter. Certainly this bride would have nothing to show of her tender gesture but an amazing photographer was prepared to capture such a moment which I’m sure both bride and grandmother will appreciate.
Bizous, (kisses)
Violaine
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Check out this moment captured by Christian Oth! I love how he described the moment via his website… “It’s kind of almost too perfect with the girls witnessing the bride as she emerges as well as the groom — it feels almost staged, but the only element that I had control over was to make sure I was there to take the pic.”
What else can I say about this moment captured that he didn’t say? Nothing… nothing at all! And that my darling readers, is what a great photographer is all about.
Love moments captured,
Violaine
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Aside from it’s physical properties, a photograph is a record in time, no matter what the subject is. It is a still image of a moving world, and it is visual proof of a certain moment or occurrence. A photograph is a record of the world as it unfolds before us, and it serves as a slice of time stopped along a continuous timeline.
Photographs can be evidence that something has occurred, however they are also subject to the visual interpretation of the photographer. After all, the photographer decides where to point the camera, and what to or not to include in the photograph. It is the reality of the situation as seen by the photographer, so keeping that perspective in mind is always important, whether you are looking at the image for documentary purposes or it’s artistic qualities. Because a photograph is a permanent medium that has the ability to capture a moment in time or a fraction of someone’s life, it can feel both timeless and nostalgic at once.
Definitely for me, the most compelling suit in photography is how it serves in preserving memories… or rather life’s experiences. It’s that quality that has intrinsic value to individuals, familes and/or friends in a social setting to define their life’s path.
Written by: Christian Oth
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A few weeks ago, I received the nicest pictures from Sean Murray of Sean and Amanda Photography of the nicest invention since sliced bread! I mean come on, who thought of this? Sean and Amanda are the lucky photographers who shot Atlanta’s very first Wish Lantern release and it looks stunning!
What’s the big idea you ask? Well, it looks fairly simple but delivers a huge impact. From my little research all you need is an open space, preferably away from an Airport, some matches and a few guests who wants to wish you well on your new life. I was able to find them for a average $1.99 to $6.00 per lantern on different sites but since I love Amazon, I’m going to recommend that you get it there.
Now, the question is, which one of my brides will allow me to experience this pure pleasure of releasing one of these?
Loving new ideas,
Violaine Diogene
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I love it when a couple decided to incorporate their true style, passion, hobby or in this case, their collectors’ items in into their engagement shoot.
The story is, Johanne is a teacher and Dave is a devout collector of Air Jordan (the sneakers) yes, I said sneakers! Naturally, they decided to merge their passions into the shoot resulting in this authentic, full of personality shoot captured by Blushing Bride Studio
Loving authenticity,
Violaine Diogene
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I think this might take my obsession with photographers to the next level but I had to share…. I came across this amazing post from Christian Oth of Christian Oth Studio and let me tell you, this sums up what great photography is all about (well, at least in to me). Enjoy!
Obsessed with great photographers,
Violaine Diogene
This article was copied from Christian Oth Studio
A photograph is in many ways a combination of keen observation and imagination on the part of the photographer. Great photographs are not only a reflection of the events or objects/ subjects a photographer is seeing, they also tend to be a result of the photographer’s relationship to the subject.
A photographer needs to be tuned into what is important to or about the subject–who they are, what they are doing, and how they want to be perceived. When photographing a dynamic event, these observations often have to be made very quickly in order to catch the subject at just the right moment. It’s similar to the role of a film director interpreting a character, only the action is happening in real time so decisions about what to focus on must happen in an instant. It helps if you have the opportunity to get to know your subject before an event- having a great rapport helps immensely. That’s why I always encourage couples to schedule an engagement shoot before their wedding.
At the same time, the photographer is also interpreting what they are seeing and creating their own unique perspective on the subject. Photographs used to be thought of as a strict documentation of reality, but in fact, how a subject is portrayed has always been dependent on the photographer’s interpretation. Being creative in photography often means taking something familiar and showing it in a different light. This is where the photographer’s eye comes in.
Photo by Michael Falco
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A few months ago, I got to work with one of my favorite photographers on a wedding I held very dear to my heart.
These are the engagement pictures of Etka and Amit Patel who’s wedding I had the pleasure of planning this past November. I cannot wait to share the actual wedding pictures with you but in the meantime, enjoy these lovely pictures captured by Nadia D Photo.
Violaine Diogene
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Yes, I’m in love with stunning shot captured by Cliff Mautner! I can only imagine this very intimate moment between this handsome groom and his beautiful wife.
I love the very simple look of love and being so content in the moment expression that’s on his face. I love how incredibly peaceful he looks as his bride hugs him the back. I love the sleek shades of black that highlights their faces. This, my darling readers is what a great photographer does! He/she sees a moment worth capturing or you would have otherwise missed.
Tell me about a moment your photographer captured that brought smiles to your face.
Loving captured moments,
Violaine Diogene
Photo credit
Cliff Mautner
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Kristy, Kristy, how I love, love and love this playful, fun, sexy, authentic and stunning engagement photo shoot for Melanie and Brian!
Well, where do I start? Is it the shiny red 1930s plane? Is it the look on the beautiful couple’s face? Is it Brian all dressed up in is Pilot outfit or Melanie’s adorable skirt? And so as you can see, I can’t pin it; but know that I love one too many things about this shoot and can only proclaim my love for your work.
Loving Kristy Dickerson’s Style,
Violaine Diogene
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