“By bridal-model photography I mean models in wedding gowns and occasionally a male model as a groom. Why? Every strong image is useful to me in many ways.
Some examples:
- An outlet to bring out compositional concepts not always easy to accomplish at weddings.
- Improving compositions and style.
- Creating imagery for marketing and branding.
The problem is that often ‘your’ time with the b&g gets taken away. Of course you shoot an amazing wedding for your clients but there are always ideas that never get a chance.
Shooting models gives you this time (your time!) to flush out compositional ideas and concepts. These types of shoots will help improve your composition more than you realize. It feels easier to step outside the box and try something different without the pressure of a wedding day. As you become more comfortable you start expanding your vision, passion and creativity and you can start testing these ideas at real weddings.
Some of the best models are past clients! They almost never charge for their time. They are often ready to do something cool and fun!” (excerpt from DWF: David Beckstead, “Define Your Art With Model Shoots.”
Liz and Nick were willing to help me with this awesome autumn shot.
