Where in the world did 2012 go?!?! Here I find myself just 4 days away from the start of a new year and I can’t for the life of me figure out what happened to this past 361 days! What a whirlwind! As I am prepping for the start of 2013 and a whole new season of weddings, engagements, portraits and life, I thought I’d take some time to reflect on all the joys of the last year.
This will be a two-part blog with the first being a ‘behind the scenes’ look at Mary Fields Photography. Get ready folks. What is to follow may both scare and surprise you. I confess, I do NOT look good behind the scenes on a wedding day. It’s just the truth. I make strange faces, stand in funny poses and look like I might have just gone through the car wash…without my car. However, in an effort to give you an inside scoop, here are some behind the lens photos from 2012.
A shout out to all my wonderful second shooters who help me capture these ‘gems.’
Disclaimer: Yes I appear in the same dresses in many of these shots. When none of the guests are the same, who cares if you wear them often. Right? Don’t judge.
Happy Friday!
This mega lens is the reason I may have some back problems. It’s a beast.
Here’s introducing one of my fabulous second shooters, Jenny. She did a lot of the weddings with me this year and was SUCH a help. We might have snuck out of the reception to snap a few sunset shots.
Reflections. They make my life both awesome and difficult.
Some day I may discover I have knee problems. Oh wait…I think today is that day.
So the next three? Apparently hand motions are my thing…
You know…just Instagrammin’
Hottest wedding of the year. 101 degrees. Thankfully the bride came prepared with a fan! Brilliant!
You may not know this but I am a jack of many trades. Not only am I photographer but I also specialize in boutonniere pinning, wedding dress bustling, putting on veils and of course make-up. You buy one…you get them all.
I had to include this one because not only do I look like I am literally ‘shooting’ the wedding cake, but the coordinator’s face in the background is priceless. It’s these moments in culling images that make my life entertaining.
Why do I look like I am trying to race the bride?
Natural light ladies and gents. It’s worth it. Also, yes I am about to get on a stool because yes I am a bit vertically challenged. Every artist must adjust.
Notice me in the pink. This is what happens when you don’t have enough people.
It may have taken us a time or two to get it right…
And then there were two of me…
The one where I manage to ruin the shot and look like I’m about to kill someone at the same time. Job well done.
A mini portrait session in the yummy light during a reception. Thanks Jenny.
My good friend, Tinkerbell, was there to help me shoot family portraits. Thanks, Tink. (give it a minute and you’ll figure it out).
#1 rule: Fix the small things before to save editing time later.
Oh the faces I make. Not so pretty.
I promise, no matter what it looks like, I was not picking my nose.
I have yet to be burned but I’m not holding my breath.
Dallas skyline fun.
Ok, so I can’t tell whether or not they are listening to my instruction or thinking I’m crazy. Maybe I’m asking them to ‘raise your hand if you think I’m crazy.’
Proof that I can be funny. Sometimes.
Thanks to another awesome second, Lauren, for these shots!
Love this shot except that why didn’t anyone tell me my zipper was coming undone. Embarrassing.
Just a typical day on the job. Walking backwards into oncoming traffic with a dozen men in tuxes. My life is ridiculous…and awesome.
I had to put these in there to show that my twin sister and I are a wedding duo. Hair and make-up are our specialty. This is probably wedding 324 of our combined genius.
Just me and Jesus hanging out.
Yes blurry, but a really good insight into how I feel in front of the camera.
I will close with this gem because it embodies how I feel about 2012 and my business.
you are precious! 🙂 it looks like a fun year & certainly a lot of work! but you do it so well. Josh & i are grateful to have worked with you for our engagement shots