Something very sweet

No wedding today so the Sparrows had to make something sweet!

Does the church really want photographers in the "house"?

Ok. So here's the thing; Not all places of worship are really that keen on the idea of having your ceremony documented with these new fangled things we call cameras. And though you'd think this would be a non-issue, it's something you have to talk to your officiant, or site contact about. We recently photographed a wedding where it was made clear to us that the pastor didn't really want photographers to be there. We were asked to stay well to the back, and in fact during the ceremony the church coordinator actually asked me if I could stop moving. As in, don't move at all. Take into mind the other photographer and myself were being extremely quiet, staying well back, and overall totally respecting the church's wishes. Then, just two weeks later, at another church we ran into a similar situation. Luckily they had a new, more progressive pastor who was cool with us shooting as long as we didn't come to the very front, and didn't use flash, which was fine. The couple was a little panicked about the idea of not getting the photos they wanted, but they didn't have any of this information until two weeks before their wedding. We got the shots, and they'll be delighted, but it could have gone either way.

What you can expect in the form of photographer and videographer access at your ceremony location is really important information. I think that most people just assume that we'll be able to go where ever we want, being mindful of course, and it'll all be cool. This just isn't the case. Please please ask lots of questions, and if they have strict rules see if there are workarounds. If you're at all unsure, talk to your photographer before making a deposit on your ceremony location. If you have certain shots in mind you might need to tie the knot somewhere a little more open minded.

Ben

Tristan and Colten pictures - finally!

No time to say hello goodbye - finally some pictures from the t and c extravaganza - Upstate New York - Beautiful!! If you're on a little bit of a budget do what this wonderful couple did - asked their friends to participate. Everyone was in a little groups, ie. a flower dept, decorations, cupcakes, etc. Many of the guests pitched in and made a wonderful day. What an awesome idea. Like the hens who baked the bread.

Stefanie & Javier - The wedding - Our bottle of pop!

So many weddings and so little time oh my! It's been a very busy summer at Two Sparrows including three weddings last week. That's a lot of love and a ton of pictures! Stefanie and Javier are one of the fantastic couples we photographed, and their table favors rocked. If you look closely at the first image you'll see a green bottle of Jones Soda, but not just any bottle....wait for it....it's emblazoned with a genuine Two Sparrows engagement photo we took a few months back. Pretty cool!

Ori and Dave

A quick note - On a plane (posting from 35000 feet - how cool!) to NY to shoot a wedding tomorrow - and my computer is just about out of juice. Just shot the wedding of Ori and Dave - a little shoot - just a few hours but what a great morning. Dave is Dave Naz - world famous erotic photographer and Ori is a wonderful professional model. Add 'em up and I've got two people who like to really play - From 60's style black and white to the look of Dallas (the TV show). Since Dave and I are portrait people I thought I share, well, their portraits. I'll let the pix do the talking. By the way - total shoot time for all of these different looks - about 20 minutes.

Stefanie & Javier Engagement Shoot

Dave (Two Sparrows epic second shooter - more to come!) and I love getting to know our clients, personally, and particularly through the lens, before the big day. Plus it's a great chance for people to feel what's it's like to be in front of the camera so much. Stefanie and Javier had no idea what to expect for their engagement shoot, but as their wedding is very organic they definitely wanted something urban for our first time working together. Meeting them at wonderful loft/outdoor location in Downtown Los Angeles, this wonderful couple was a little stiff to start but by the end of our session they were posing like pro models! We all had an awesome time working together, and are very much looking forward to seeing them again for their wedding.

Daisy and Jeff get married in serious style

Wow! That's all I can say. Daisy and Jeff got married this weekend in amazing style. An absolutely stunning wedding put on by Charley and co @ http://www.goodgraciousevents.com/ and we brought our A Game. Starting out at the W in Westwood Daisy and I went on a bridal fashion rampage through the hotel. It was awesome! At the event Two Sparrows was six strong with two photographers, Darby our do everything assistant and 3rd shooter, Molly, our production manager (and my beautiful wife) and two people working the "Photo Booth" - Set-up inside, people were invited to pose with friends and family in costumes of all kinds. It was a blast! Daisy and Jeff - You rock!