I believe I have already told you how much I love second shooting, but just in case I haven’t, let me tell you now…it’s awesome! Don’t get me wrong, shooting my own couples is great, but sometimes it’s nice to slip off the coat of responsibility, step out of the field of attention and just shoot. I’m not alone here either, I have yet to find a photographer that doesn’t enjoy it. You get to experiment with new techniques, practice on styles that may not be your strong suit and don’t forget what you learn by watching other photographers work. Second shooting just has all the makings of an enjoyable day of photography.

That is exactly what happened last Saturday when I had the chance to second shoot with one of my favorite shooters here in town, Eric Rockburn.

Dawn and Matt’s wedding was this great backyard ceremony, finishing off at Forest City National Golf Club for the reception. Eric and I were only with Dawn and Matt for a shoot time, but I enjoyed every minute of it and i can’t wait till August when I’ll be shooting with Eric again. In the mean time, here is some of my favorites from Dawn and Matt’s big day.

Last Sunday I had a chance to help out Ned Mansour of Beautifoto Photography. Ned is from Montreal and was covering Muna and Ali’s Wedding, he was in need of some help and I just had to step up for the job. I always believe in helping out another photographer when ever I can, I have gotten lots of help in the past (I’m still getting help) so I like to play it forward. As an added bonus, Ned really knows his lighting and I was looking forward to picking up some new tricks with the strobes.

Muna and Ali’s wedding was the first Arabic event I have ever covered and one I will never forget. They both had great friends and family and let me tell ya, they know how to celebrate! It was a long day full of great photographic opportunities and by the end of it I was both tired and pleased that i had been a part of a spectacular day…………….not to mention the great tips I picked up from Ned.

PS, The title “Beauty and the beast”…Beauty, Beautifofto…I’m the beast…Get it? Ya I know, lame!