I understand that countless hours are invested to ensure that your wedding is a reflection of your vision. I also knows that when the big day comes it ends up flying by! So, as your photographer, I make sure that I see EVERYTHING. I am a bundle of BOUNDLESS energy and I'm always moving as I search for the real facial expressions and I listen for laughter. I anticipate exactly where I need to be to get the shot, and I do it all without being intrusive.
I draw from many sources for my photographic inspiration. I love the raw emotion of photojournalism as well as the seductive, mysterious look of fashion photography. By fusing the two, along with my close relationship to this thing called "light" I come up with a style that's called "fashion photojournalism.” I believe in romantic lighting and incredible backgrounds to complete a scene, so I always choose my locations carefully when given the opportunity to choose. I never interrupt a moment or pose situations that are already magical on their own. One of my main goals is to NEVER stress out the bride and groom, so I keep everything fast, professional, fun, and relaxed.
I picked up my first camera at the age of 6. I didn't care what the photos looked like at first, just how much fun it was to take them. As I grew up my tastes became more refined and I developed a passion for manipulating light. Millions of photos later, I still use alternative, innovative, sometimes quirky methods and I enjoy experimenting in the moment to create unique, one-of-a-kind images.
Before your wedding day, chances are that I've ran anywhere between 14 and 20 miles. As an avid marathon runner, one of my favorite things in the world is to watch the sun rise over the ocean alongside my girlfriend and running partner, Trish.
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Ashley Schaefer - Hi Bill! Just noticed this blog post with the PDFs from our mag. I absolutely loved this wedding! And it was so great to see you on Sunday for Gabrielle and Rey’s wedding. I’m definitely pulling for that to be another featured wedding in HRBride.
Can’t wait to see the pictures!
Ashley Schaefer
Associate Editor
Hampton Roads Bride Magazine
admin - Hi Ashley!
Thanks! You too
Their photos are wonderful. I actually just got done editing them this afternoon. Now, it’s into photoshop for some marathon adjustments. (I also did a wedding on Saturday, so I’ll have to do that one 1st to be fair). I do have a few I can email you and will do that. Thanks for dropping by!
Bill
Patti Wallington - What a wonderful spread in the magazine…well done! I love the shot of the couple at night near the water – very romantic and the glow is fantastic!