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Michael Schuhmann created this wonderful yet very simple shot of the bride and groom entering the limo. Journalistic in nature, the wide-angle
creates a panoramic effect, encompassing the cityscape, chauffeur, and groom. Aside from its pleasing design and organization, this image captures
a unique emotion on the bride’s face—that of anticipation and perhaps even concern. Interestingly, it matches the groom’s expression.
cation skills to create a personal rapport with clients, so
they will invite you to participate in their special moments.”
He also stresses the importance of being objective
and unencumbered. “Leave your personal baggage at
home,” he says, “this will allow you to balance the three
principle roles of observer, director, and psychologist.”
Kevin Kubota, a successful wedding and portrait photographer
from the Pacific Northwest, always encourages
his couples to be themselves and to wear their emotions
on their sleeves. This frees the couple to be themselves
throughout the entire day. He also tries to get to know
them as much as possible before the wedding and also encourages
his brides and grooms to share their ideas as
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much as possible, opening up the dialog of mutual trust
between client and photographer.
THE “HOPELESS ROMANTIC”
Perhaps because of the romantic nature of the event, it
helps if the wedding photographer is a romantic. Michael
Schuhmann explains, “I love to photograph people who
are in love and are comfortable expressing it or they are so
in love that they can’t contain it, then it’s real.” If you’re
not a romantic by nature, don’t despair—for many photographers
the thrill is in the romance, but for others it’s
the ritual, and for some it is in the joy of the celebration.