This July 4th Friday weekend I am featuring a Connecticut and Newport wedding photographer, Maggie Conley, who joyfully shared her SECRETS and beautiful images with us!
"I really believe in letting kids be kids at a wedding - they just love the attention. The genius in photographing children is the in between moment, then you really see them!"
Maggie Conley Photography specializes in fine art photojournalism and what she calls "telling the real story...unobtrusive story telling."
A favorite of Maggie's, shooting with real black and white film!
"Some people say they shoot bw, but I really do..."
"I think the secret is to be open to your client and their movements toward each other when making portraits. I never dictate, never! A series really shows their intimacy - their love."
"I really believe in letting kids be kids at a wedding - they just love the attention. The genius in photographing children is the in between moment, then you really see them!"
"As a beloved shooter of bw film, I am always looking for interesting ways that light illuminates the photo."
Maggie Conley of course doesn't just shoot gorgeous black & white, but her color images are just as beautiful. Maggie comments on this series she shot..."watch how the groom touches his bride!!! How sweet is this guy!"
Maggie Conley Photography's secrets for a great engagement shoot...
"Be yourselves."
"Don't be afraid of props - keeps you buys and thinking about something besides being photographed."
"Love one another and keep it playful and fresh."
"Choose a location with good lighting, clean lines and interesting architecture that will not dominate the photographs. The photographs really need to be about love, not about stuff or buildings."
On weddings...
"Savor the moment when everyone congrats you!
Don't rush the photos - some great moments get sacrificed when everyone gets to rigid.
I love the emotion in all these faces!
These were all shot within minutes of each other just after the processional.
Don't forget to check out Maggie Conley Photography's Blog to keep track of the fabulous work she is producing. Thanks Maggie for sharing your SECRETS and kicking off the holiday weekend with us!
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