So yesterday I shot my first wedding alllllll by myself. I have been second shooting for a while with Shan of captured photography. The groom is my step brother and when they first got engaged asked if I would shoot their wedding. I encouraged him to go get someone that was more prepared for it but he insisted. I didn't charge them anything because I am not sure if I am shooting weddings at a caliber to charge just yet.

I do want to say however how much respect I gained for all of you photographers who solo shoot weddings. Because there were shots going on that I knew I was missing but I simply couldn't get because there was only one of me. But I see several of yall pulling it off on a regular basis and for that I give yall props. Never the less it was a nice learning experience and I feel like I grew as a photographer for shooting it so I am happy I did. ANYWAYS here are some of my favorite images. Love them? Hate them? Your thoughts please.

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Thanks for looking.

Braeden


PS sorry for the extremely long post.

very good work man. Probably the best "first wedding" post I have seen. Good taste.

Ditto...just beautiful

Wow - these are great!!! I especially love the ones you got outside of the couple and the wedding party. If you didn't charge these guys anything, then I think you're short-changing yourself! DON'T DO THAT!

Braden, man seriously, your work is so killer. You've got this style that comes through with every image you take, you're not just artistic but consistent in the way that you stay so true to your internal vision. Don't doubt yourself. Your work is going to attract a different sort of crowd and really set you apart. Yes you can charge, and I would say that you could start out at mid-range for your market (easily, very easily).

Nothing too much wrong with these. Id say you are way on the way....go for it.

With respect to shooting solo, after a while you get a feel for whats going on in the wedding and you just gravitate to being in the right place.....following the bride also always helps.

Shooting solo of course means you do miss somethings but you have to concentrate on getting the important things down. Again, your sixth sense would always help you.

Good Luck

Are you KIDDING me?!?!?! These are GREAT, as expected. I am sure you will have people falling all over themselves to book you for their wedding when these get out!

Simply amazing! You are truly an artist and your images are always gorgeous. Keep it up!

hey man,

awesome work...as usual. But #2....WOW..LOVE IT!!!

Anyway I sent you a text mesg. the other day apologizing for cutting our talk short. But give me a shout this week, if you still want to chat.

Again...great work!!

Gabe

These are beautiful--you have such a unique style! My fav is the last one. Your composition is wonderful! Awesome work, I'm sure they will be thrilled!

Great images!!

These rock! And I probably could not have done better. Though I have to say that I can't get past the soft focus in some of them.

But, I'm biased towards your portrait work- your style is very unique there.

I really like no 2 and 9.

Wow. Killer first solo gig. You have a great eye for capturing the detail shots that really complement and help to tell the story. Great job!

Very nice work! You have an eye for beauty and uniqueness. I'm sure they will be so thrilled with them, and VERY happy they insisted that you shoot their wedding.

Woohoooo! you nailed it Braeden! Awesome first wedding!!!!

These are awesome, I would be thrilled if I had wedding picture like this! Ditto to what every one has been saing. I love that you have a style that is so consistent, how do you do that!? Definatly worth paying for...

Kickin'. I love 2 & 7. You should be very proud of your work.

brenan, you are kickin' it buddy. I am so proud of you for steping out of your comfert zone and just doin' it. I'm sure you learned worlds. The imagry looks great. They are a lucky couple to get you for free keep on keepin' on brotha

Love your style, it's really fun and relaxed but not in a bad snapshotty way..

Nice work Braeden. I'm hoping to get some of my own first wedding up here shortly, but you're raising the bar! I love the perfect emotion of the bride and (I assume) her father. That's why I love weddings.

Holy.Wish my first would have looked that good *bummer*

Very unique stuff in there Braeden. My favorites are #2, 9 & 14

Keep it coming.

Thanks so much for all the feedback. I never thought it was gonna be so positive lol.

But yeah I think I am gonna second shoot for a little while longer until I start making habit of it lol.

Those look awesome!

I didn't get a chance to read what everybody else said but I love how their personality shines thru in the images.
Great job!

Chad

14 is a beautiful, tender moment. When you can get one of those at a wedding, it's a success. The rest is gravy!

Great job.

Wow, you shot a solor wedding...awesome Braedon! I love 7 and 12, but they're all very good. They have a nice relaxed feel to them.

These look really great- I love your style! 7 & 14 are my favorites