This weekend I have… a really big wedding. Not big as in number of guests, big as in huge potential for me professionally and lots of possibility for growth. It’s the kind of wedding I would love to shoot every weekend if I could, bursting with details and populated with the nicest people you’ll ever meet (they even told me they wanted T1 to come along, he’s not, but I thought the invite was sweet).
Gah! I’m so excited. And a bit nervous. I’ve got the “dream team” of prime lenses though: 35 1.4, 50 1.2, 85 1.4, and 135 2.0, as well as my 16-35 2.8. Wish me luck! I’m very excited to be share the images with you in a few weeks (expect bunting and lots of it).
A few shots from mini “Mommy and Baby” winner session that I shot this week. The winner, Amy, is new to my old congregation, so we actually met each other on Sunday, she modeled for me on Monday, and then she came to my That Wife meetup at The Soda Gallery on Tuesday. Sad that this friendship won’t be continuing, I had a great time with you this week Amy!
August 19th, 2010 on 9:59 am
Hey Jenna, quick question …
Do you bring both camera bodies when you shoot weddings? How do you navigate swapping out lenses? Do you carry them with you? Just use them at certain points in the night?
Thanks!
Sarah
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Jenna Reply:
August 19th, 2010 at 10:48 am
I do, and I think ALL wedding photographers should have two bodies with them at a wedding. What would you do if your body broke and you didn’t have a backup?
Sometimes I wear both bodies at once, but I would rather not. If I have a second shooter, I don’t, because I know that the second can help handle having the variety of shots that I want. On days when I do shoot alone and wear two bodies, I stop doing so at the reception. Things move slower there and so I have time to switch, even when I’m switching slowly
When shooting alone I like to have two bodies for the bride getting ready and the ceremony. Those are two of the fastest parts of the day for me.
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August 19th, 2010 on 11:09 am
WE ARE SO EXCITED!!! In fact, I just got back from hanging some bunting in the tent (which went up this morning!), and we’re going back to hang more after lunch!
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August 19th, 2010 on 11:28 am
Best of luck! I’m sure you’ll do great!!!
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August 19th, 2010 on 12:26 pm
ahhhhh! I want to have a baby so you can take our picture.
I am NOT letting husband talk me out of “spontaneous” pictures next time you are in NYC. I love your style.
Logistically, though, how do you manage a chair on railroad tracks? Your hands were filled with cameras, no doubt, and Mommy Model’s were filled with baby. How did you do it?!
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August 19th, 2010 on 12:41 pm
Enjou Jenna, I am sure you will do well. I understand nerves…. but you enjoy yourself and your God given talent!!
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August 19th, 2010 on 12:56 pm
Hi, please be careful when on the railroad right of way. Being on the track like that is trespassing. Even if a train goes through only once a week, it is not a good place to hang out and move furniture onto. Texas is # 2 in the country for trespassing fatalities. There are over 400 deaths a year in the country.
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August 19th, 2010 on 1:39 pm
Great shots! Loved meeting both of you on Tuesday. She is even more beautiful in person than these pictures. Just sayin’
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AmyLynne Reply:
August 19th, 2010 at 5:27 pm
Awww, thank you! I enjoyed meeting you, too!
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August 19th, 2010 on 3:09 pm
Good luck with the wedding! I’m sure you will do a wonderful job.
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August 19th, 2010 on 5:29 pm
AHHH! So cute!! We had so much fun! I can’t wait to see the rest of them! (Although, in reality I can, since you are moving and all… haha!) Thanks so much!
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August 19th, 2010 on 7:00 pm
Good luck on the wedding! You’ll rock it
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August 19th, 2010 on 8:48 pm
Those pictures look really great. I love the chair on the railroad tracks
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August 20th, 2010 on 4:46 pm
hi jenna! i have a quick question for you! i’m actually creating a wordpress/prophoto blog on bluehost, and i want to chance my favicon – could you possibly tell me how to do that? i would REALLY appreciate it!
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Janie Reply:
August 22nd, 2010 at 12:03 pm
figured it out! ha. thanks anyway
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August 21st, 2010 on 4:59 pm
Hi Jenna! Remember me? Wow, you’ve certainly come a long way since we last crossed paths. Glad to see you’re doing fine
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