A Wedding at Yosemite

Photo by Patrick Pike

There are a few good Photographers, fewer Wedding Photographers and even fewer good Wedding Photographers. We will stop there. Well, one more, there are even fewer good Wedding Photographers that shoot at awesome locations, 90% of the year. The striking exposure above seems as if it's straight off the big screen, and is one of many from Patrick Pike's portfolio. Patrick is a Wedding Photographer in Yosemite National Park, California.

One thing that is important about wedding photography is capturing people's every "moment." You're not just after portraits of the family or that moment they transfer rings. You are after every aspect of the most important day of most couple's lives. You have to re-tell a visual story that they will want to remember over and over. Family, bridal party, friends, flowers, decorations, food, the kiss, cake cutting, the list goes on. Oh, and you have to be creative, and in most cases nail it on the first shot; it may be the only shot you get! Anyone interested in going into wedding photography should seek out someone with experience and try to work under them for a few months, rather than practicing on a couple with a tight budget. Even just shooting with others will allow you to absorb more info in a short amount of time.

Be sure to check out Patrick's blog! He offers a few tips on locations and shares his experience working with other professionals.