Being a Photographer
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 9:56PM There are so many reasons why I love being a wedding photographer. Being able to create images that make people cry. Having the freedom and trust from my bride and grooms to have fun at a wedding, shoot it as I see it. Being able to share one of the most important days in two people's lives. Being able to meet so many interesting people from all over the world. The list is endless.
I was thinking about this and realised that one of the biggest things I love about being a wedding photographer is being able to spend time with my family. I am not tied to an office chair working 9 to 5 (or longer these days!) and only seeing the kids at night. I'm not restricted to 4 weeks holidays a year (even though we actually "officially" take less!). No. I am in the unique position to see my kids every day, for a few hours every day... but lately I have not been taking advantage of this. I don't know why. It has just worked out that day.
So the other day I went to the park with Sienna & Jett. Kobi was at karate but hey, he is 8 now so way too cool for dad anyway (unless he needs help with making sure his lego is tight enough or to get past a level on his DSI). We went to our old park. The one just around the corner from our old house. The one the kids love the most. It was 3:30pm and I was the only dad there. I felt like I should tell the mums I was not unemployed.
Whilst at the park I was thinking about the blog. I love blogging. One of the main things clients comment on is the fact they can see SO much of our work and that makes them so comfortable before they even come to see us. Anyway, I was thinking about the blog... and realised that we have been so focused on weddings this year that the personal side of the blog has been lost. Sarah started hijacking the blog, which everyone loved. But even that has had to take a back seat to wedding album design.
Well I am pleased to say that my little trip to the park has reignited the flame to add a little bit more of "us" to the blog. I'm not promising something every week but I am promising more of this...
Of course this will mean that some weddings are not posted a few days after the event. It means that some pre wedding sessions may only have a few images rather than a lot. But it also means that all my Bride & Grooms who trust us with their wedding day will also get to watch my kids grow. Will get a little more insight into our lives so come their wedding day we are even more closer.
For my next personal post I promise some images of Kobi. I just have to get him to agree first!!!
A.
Reader Comments (2)
I think this is such a great idea. I have your blog favourited as I loved seeing the weddings you capture, but the extra additions make it even more interesting. Plus, it's fun to get inspiration and ideas for next year.. we can't wait!
And also, your kids are just adorable. :)
Wonderful Andrew, so great to see the kids back on the blog, love seeing your weddings too, but the kids are the icing on the cake!