One: I love the freedom to create great memorable images for the people who hire me. On Pete and Rose’s wedding I was the second photographer for my good friend  Jeff at Jeff Wojtaszek Weddings (just click the name to see more from Jeff). So the fact I was able to tag along as second shooter on Pete and Rose’s wedding was a great opportunity to shoot memorable images like this one. These guys were awesome to work with and really loved this shot as much as I did. I love the excitement of building the bridal party shots.

Two: Family flare and character. Weddings are a business for photographers, but the side I love is is really getting to see all the wonderful things that make people family. Sometimes a family’s character shows bit more than others, like with Kate’s Brother and Dad (pictured in the blue vest and the red jacket in the background) putting their own twist on the YMCA. They broke out the family’s traditional “Mung Masks” during the YMCA. This version of the YMCA had the most character and participation I’ve ever seen.

Three: Point and Shoot Cameras. People are very passionate about their point and shoot cameras. These little gems come with so many bells and whistles its hard to know what to do with them sometimes. But something that has always gone hand and hand with cameras are smiles and typically you only need one camera to encourage a smile. But if you want that spectacular smile that really shows off the person on the inside, only two or more will do (demonstrated by Kate’s Maid of Honor Erin).