This past Saturday I had the honor of second shooting for Mrs. Kim Elsner! She is the admin for a group on Facebook called “Photography Locations Northwest” and its a great place for amateur and professional photographers to share locations. I look forward to scoping some of them out in person. Anyway, about a month ago she put up a post saying that she needed a second shooter for this wedding coming up July 30th. It just so happened I had the day free and could do it. I emailed her and she wrote back saying she liked my work and would love to have me come along!! EEK! Since my first official wedding is this coming Saturday the timing couldn’t be better to gets some hands on experience.
For those of you who are wondering what a second shooter does its as follows: i’m there to make sure we get all the important, only one chance kind of shots. The theory is that if, for whatever reason, the main shooter doesn’t get a shot of say the first kiss at the alter, I (hopefully:)) would have gotten the shot. I also get to take pictures of all the before/after stuff and just get a different angle and what not. Kim said I didn’t have to edit them. I just give them to her and she edits them and then gives them to the bride and groom to have. My name still gets to be on my work too:) I did, however, decide to edit some because they were just such a fun couple and I want these for my portfolio. There are like a guhzillion pictures to go through so these are just the first of my favorites. I will probably have a least one more post, maybe two of my faves. Please let me know what you think!!
The rings:)
the putting on of the veil by the bridesmaid
The first look:)
Isn't she gorgeous??
BAM: Model
a cute peek at them while they wait for the next location
The brides father was a photographer so this girl knows how to wield a camera!! She wanted to take a picture of her cute shoes:)
LOVE....
SHOES! All the groomsmen wore converse:)
And as a special sneak peek: the next batch of wedding party pictures were taken with this hay bale! Can't wait to go edit those!!!!
ACK! 10 hours worth of work but it was SOO great! It makes me super excited for the wedding of Sarah Brown and Nate Tuckness next weekend! More to come!
Great job! So exciting, I’m kind of jealous. I really want to second shoot for someone, hopefully I will get a chance to do so.
fun! great job! they look like a sweet couple!
Thanks Givorgy!!! I would LOVE to have you second shoot sometime!! I was thinking if I get a wedding sometime you and Sean could come with me and we could be a posse of photographers! I hope you get the chance sooner though.
Fabulous, Sarah! You did such a great job!! The photos of them together are my favorites…lol that narrows it down yeah?? I just can’t choose a favorite there are so many wonderful shots!!
lol I know the feeling! Thanks Roxy!
Thanks babe! they were super sweet and fun. Down for pretty much anything. Very easy going and laid back. Made our jobs easy:)
SARAH!!! THESE ARE AMAZING!!!! Ashley and Ryan are going to die! I am so thankful you came with me, You exceeded my expectations, and were such a joy! Love all the angle’s! 5 stars!!!!
aw jeez kim. I’m humbled. you are too nice! I hope they love them and I am so thankful for this experience!! You were super fun to work with and I love Brooke too! Can’t wait to see yours!!!!
Oh my goodness!!! I love these! You did a spectacular job and I love the locations and angles you chose. So happy and proud of you!
That would definitely be awesome! I’m definitely down if I’m around and free. =)