As artists, we’re constantly seeking influence and ideas to keep our work fresh and informed. But there is a danger, if we look at other wedding photographers we might be blending in, instead of standing out. We try to take inspiration from great photographer’s outside the wedding and portrait industry for just that reason.
We thought some of you might enjoy taking a peak at the fantastic artists that we love. Here they are, in no particular order of favor.
1. CJ Burton
CJ’s style is very unique. As a graduate of Art Center in Pasadena, he quickly made a name for himself in commercial photography. His work is very illustrative, he uses a lot of Photoshop to create conceptual images. A technique he’s known for, is photographing miniatures and figurines to composite them with full size people or objects.
2. Jill Greenberg
Jill has a unique style all her own. Her work is signified by very even, wrap-around light with bright shiny highlights and sharp detail. She has two works that we favor quite a bit. First, the crying baby series. This was a very controversial shoot, and you can read more about it on her site. The kids expressions are so raw, and rarely do you see images that pull on your heart so strongly. Secondly, she also takes very human like portraits of primates.
3. Jim Fiscus
Jim Fiscus does a lot of celebrity photography. He also creates very illustrative conceptual images. His work also exhibits that evenly lit and sharply detailed look. We’re such fans of pictures that you can spend some time exploring.
4. Dave Hill
Dave Hill is another one of my favorites. He’s 27, and already heading to the top of his game. What we find most interesting about Dave, is that he never went to photo school. He never assisted other photographers. He just bought some lights and started experimenting.
Dave’s style primarily features complex lighting configurations in outdoor settings. You’ll notice that despite the fact that he’s shooting under noonday sun, the blue sky is dark and often dreary looking. His subjects are well illuminated against the darkened background. Dave will spend as much as one week, mastering a single image. You’ll notice that his even, wrap-around lighting style is similar to Greenberg’s. Dave goes further by blending multiple images to create something that just can’t be done in-camera.
5. Amy Dresser
Okay, so technically Amy isn’t a photographer. She’s a retouch artist. Amy actually was Jill Greenberg’s full-time retouch artist for several years. Her technique is well-informed by her background in illustration and painting. She has a wildly fun portfolio of before and after images, and she’s truly a master of her craft. Take a look.
6. Christophe Huet
Christophe’s work speaks for itself. He’s not just another retouch artist, he’s a luminary. Christophe has won several awards for his work on advertisements that have been seen all over the world. On many of his images, you can see a step-by-step build to give you a glimpse into how some of the images were created.
So that’s just a small sampling of photographers we admire, there are dozens more in a variety of disciplines from fashion to architectural.
Who do you admire? Post a comment and let us know if there is someone else we should by studying too.
April 2nd, 2008
We went out to the Great Salt Lake to photograph Kassie and Dustin’s engagement photos the other day. It was so windy we could barely shoot at all so we had to move to plan B. There is a crazy outcropping of rocks out near there that Tim and I have been dying to shoot at. Since it was on the other side of the mountain there wasn’t any wind. They ended up turning out great and Kassie and Dustin couldn’t have been have been better to work with!
March 31st, 2008
Anyone who has followed my blog for a while knows that I have photographed Zander since just before birth (maternity photos). I can’t believe he is two already! We did his two year session a little while ago, and I think instead of the terrible twos he has a case of the independent twos!! He wanted to do and see everything, except for what Mom, Dad, and I wanted him to…. We got some great photos of him doing his own thing! As always I loved photographing him and we’ll do it again in 6 months! Happy Birthday Zander.
March 29th, 2008
Halley and Nick met while Nick was on an LDS mission. They barely spoke to each other and didn’t think the other liked them much. As soon as Nick got home however, the sparks ignited. We had so much fun running around town finding the best light and the craziest spots to make some great images.
March 28th, 2008
I corresponded with Annette through email before her bridal sitting, she and Derek are from St. George. I had no idea how absolutely gorgeous she is! They left their booming tea shop and drove up to Salt Lake just to have bridal photographs at Saltair and the Great Salt Lake. I had so much fun!
Annette is one of the most daring brides I have ever photographed.
I drive by the lake almost everyday and there is an old armchair out in the water that I have always wanted to photograph a bride in. Annette didn’t hesitate when I casually suggested the idea, it was fabulous and they are some of my favorite shots from the whole session. The light was just beautiful and they all turned out fabulous. I hope you love them as much as I do!
March 27th, 2008
Anyone who knows us as photographers knows that we love to show a little of who each of the couples we photograph are. One way we like to do that is to photograph couples doing something that they love to do together. I got to photograph Hillary and Roger’s engagements the other day and one of their favorite things to do is go to the movies, so it seemed natural to photograph them at the theater. I love how they turned out! As we left there was a claw machine and Roger said to Hillary, “Okay, if I get it on the first try our marraige was meant to be, if not, well….” and she said, “Alright, get a pink one.” Sure enough on the first try - a pink one! It was pretty awesome.
March 25th, 2008
You don’t have to be able to pronounce her last name to appreciate her fantastic design.
Monique’s gowns are sought after by discerning brides from across the globe. Brides routinely fly into Salt Lake City to see gowns from her collection. For those not familiar, Monique launched her first bridal collection in 1996, from there, she very quickly became one of the top designers in bridal fashion.
Her fashions have been seen on shows like Sex and the City and Will & Grace. Monique’s Ready-To-Wear collection has been worn by megastars such as Sarah Jessica Parker, Jennifer Connelly, Janet Jackson, Angelina Jolie, Debra Messing, Sharon Stone, Mariah Carey, Sarah Michelle Geller and many, many others.
This is your chance to see these highly sought after bridal gowns, up-close and in-person. Alta Moda Bridal will be hosting a Monique Lhuillier trunk show in Salt Lake City. This is one of the best opportunities to see a Monique Lhuillier collection in Utah. A company representative will be on-site to answer any questions you might have about the gowns. Check out their web site and then review the collection in person.
When: April 4th & 5th.
Where: Alta Moda Bridal. Call (801)531-1215 for an appointment.
March 25th, 2008
Tahnie and Adam were so much fun to shoot! When we found out they met in elementary school, and their relationship grew over the years. So of course, we just had to go back to school for some shots! They pulled off the logistics in getting us after-hours access to classrooms and hallways. It was awesome and we’ve certainly never done a shoot like this one before! Very unique!
It’s so fun when we’re able to draw on our clients for inspiration in our images, and it leaves them with something truly unique. Tahnie, I hope you love these shots as much as I do and I can’t wait to show you the others!
March 24th, 2008
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