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As a photographer, you DREAM of the time that you capture wonderful photos. Sometimes, you walk miles of trails to find that one mountain waterfall that you have been waiting to capture. Sometimes, you drive across states to see a wide-open canyon that is just calling your camera’s name. And, sometimes…you don’t have to go anywhere at all - a great photographic moment just falls right in your lap.
I was photographing Travis & Ashleigh’s wedding this month and during the ceremony I was thinking of the angles and light that I was trying to find for a beautiful, elegant photo. (That’s generally what photographers are thinking and studying during a wedding.) It was during that “elegant/wedding” thought process that little Tyler got away from his grandmother’s grasp and found a great location at the front of the ceremony to work on his doodlepad. Now, for some people, this would be an “OH, NO” moment. But for a photographer, the unexpected–falls right in your lap — a photo that is, by far, the most wonderful photo you can capture. For a photographer, this “OH, NO” moment is really a “OH, THAT”S AWESOME AND I CAN’T BELIEVE I ACTUALLY
CAUGHT THAT ON FILM!!” moment.
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Oh, how precious!!!!
A wedding is probably the most stressful event that a photographer can work because you know that you will only have one shot at capturing great images for the families to treasure for all time. But these unexpected little occurrences can make for some mighty fun pics that will become just as precious to the families as the formal shots. Great catch on this one Amber!
This remind’s me of my 3 year old niece who pulled out a talking Barbie while holding the rings in front of 200 people at our wedding! We had no idea that she had smuggled the doll in under her dress. Thankfully, our photographer got a great pic of that incident as well, and now that little April is 8 years old she turns scarlett red every time she sees that pic – but you can tell that she absolutely adores it! And we adore it as well.
Awesome shot Amber!!!!
This shot is a real keeper.
I love this photo because it shows how kids live in their own little worlds. Yes, that wedding may have been the most important event in Travis & Ashleigh’s lives, but Tyler apparently found it to be a little, well…underwhelming. What a great capture!
Too funny!! And oh, so precious.
Adorable.
Ah, the joys of having children around! This shot is sure to be enjoyed over and over by generations to come. Great job Amber.
This was one of those “you only get one chance” photo opportunities, and you took great advantage of it Amber. Congrats on capturing a true keepsake.
Outstanding job Amber. The happy couple should pay double for this shot.
I’ve married hundreds of couples during my 26 years in the ministry, and I’ve seen enough of these matrimonial misteps to write a book about them if I ever choose to do so. A few couples have become upset that their big day was tarnished by the actions of a rebellious child, but most just laugh about it and go on with the ceremony. You’ve captured a real gem here Amber.
Awesome shot!!!!!
Oh how cute!! What an adorable child!
I love this, big day, what big day! Just a different place to play
Duncan
What a cute little scene stealer. Children!!