Artography by Dlonzo, Weddings

I shot my first wedding in late 70’s or early 80’s. I don’t know for sure, but I know it was before 1982.
In November of 1982 Dlonzo Modeling Troupe was born and I had begun photographing my models.

Weddings are not easy to shoot. The ceremony itself can cause a problem depending on the religion and the church, etc. Lighting can also be a problem. And having a flash go off during the ceremony just doesn’t seem right at all. That’s probably the reason I prefer natural lighting. The subject doesn’t always know the picture is being taken and they can be more relaxed.

Since I’ve been taking pictures, I think I may have shot nine, maybe ten weddings total. I learned a lot by doing this. One, if a bride doesn’t have a wedding planner, the photographer steps into that role. Making sure the pictures are taken in a timely fashion and that the couple get to enjoy their special day. There is nothing worse than spending the reception taking pictures and not being able to enjoy the reception.
So you structure a time table of what happens when and as long as the pictures come out, then everyone is happy.

There was one wedding that I did that I didn’t get the best shots because of lighting, so I shifted gears to taking the pictures for the newspaper. Either the engagement shots or the wedding shot.
At that point I realized I could create something unique. Taking pictures after the ceremony in unique locations.

I’ve always been very selective about who I photographed and how I put together the books, it put me in demand strictly by word of mouth. I didn’t want to do every wedding that came along, so I could pick and choose.
I wouldn’t mind doing a wedding or two that are not typical, but I prefer just capturing the couple so that they can have that one picture to display.

The wedding pictures to a couple are only important to them just as all of my photographs are important to me. People might look at them, but that’s just it, they are only looking. They don’t see the story, what is in the subjects eyes. How the sky looked, the expression on the faces. There is more to it.
I came up with a few unique things to put in the thank you cards as well. It was all about doing something no other photographer was doing.


Artography by Dlonzo “It’s not just a Photograph, it’s Art!”

If you are in need of an artist/photographer to capture your event from concept to completion contact me, 1960Photo@gmail.com or Photo1960@aol.com

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