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“You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one.”

- John Lennon

Let me warn you, this will not be a popular post!

I really believe weddings are magic. Call me a romantic if you will, but I say I’m a believer! I have seen the most magical moments at weddings and my FAVORITE moment, is when the Groom sees the Bride for the first time as she makes her way towards him. The love and anticipation on his face in that moment, gets me every time.

Now, on to my Summerism. There is a movement that has been afoot awhile, where the Bride and Groom see each other before the ceremony to take pictures. I don’t like it! It makes for lovely pictures and pictures are very important. But I believe that your wedding photography should capture the moments, not create them (<— Summerism).

And although it has its merits, more opportunity for photos, more time to spend with your guests, etc. I feel strongly that it misses the point of the wedding to begin with; that moment when he sees you for the first time, in your beautiful gown, the woman of his dreams, walking towards him, about to become his wife. That’s what its all about!

Come on! What can be better than this shot! (borrowed from Joy Marie Photography).

I understand the time challenges of weddings today, but I say, show me your challenge and together we will create an opportunity for you to have your moment, and get the shot!

xoxox,

Summer