More inspiration, more learning

On January 24th, I once again had the opportunity to meet  a fellow photographer.  This time it was Krista Fox from Verve Photo Co.

Krista's company is based in Toronto, and along with doing the local weddings she also specializes in destination weddings.  Destination weddings are something that I have always wondererd about, even thought about getting into.  The closest I have ever come is when my brother got married in Cuba, but unfortunately timing was wrong so we could not attend.

Krista brought a lot of information and insight to her seminar.  She shared with us many of her secrets for success - from arriving at the wedding site days in advance in order to scout the area for shooting locations, to her overall plan for the week she is on site. 

Krista doesn't look at the destination wedding as a personal vacation, she is working all the time - usually harder than she does at home due to the fact that she is not familiar with the area she is going to.  She usually books a second day of shooting with the couple - typically the day after the wedding ceremony itself.  Krista and the brial couple tour around the "destination" to the places she scouts out a couple of days before this shoot.  They are able to capture unique images that not everyone would get.  Anyone can get the shot of the bride and groom in the water up to their ankles with palm trees in the background, but Krista gets that shot with the little local girl giving the bride a home made necklace as a wedding gift.  That's a memory you want to capture and keep.

Krista also showed some of her work - some of which is available on her web site.  You can find her web site here:  http://vervephotoco.com/index2.php#/home/  Her work is simply outstanding.  Sge just seems to be one of those people who is able to capture the right moment at the right time.  I especially like her "shoot through the glass" ideas, as seen in the photo above.  It gives the viewer the impression that they are there, but only as an observer - not part of the moment itself.

These seminars are really a chance to see other photographer's work and to ask them questions on their particular style, as well as hear their success stories.  The photography community is great, everyone really seems to care about helping their fellow photographers.  It's not nearly as competitive as you might think, partially because everyone has their own style - and in reality your client is interested in you because of your style.

Thank you, Krista Fox, for taking the time from your busy schedule to speak to us.