March 22nd was another snowy day in what has been a very snowy winter in Vermont.  But inside the Inn at the Round Barn Farm it was warm and colorful as an amazing array of wedding professionals gathered for a Prepare to Wed photo shoot.  Here is just a tiny taste of what went on.  

 

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I've posted a short clip that talks about the photography of Richard Avedon.  Certainly he's quite controversial, but that's not the reason I've posted it here.  In an effort to keep my work fresh, I like to hear what photographers and film makers think about when they work.   Can you capture a person's essence in an image?  Is that better done by capturing reality?  Or by creating an image?  Can you make captured moments beautiful?  One thing it seems the best photographers all share is a lo...
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How do you keep your work fresh?  As a wedding filmmaker / videographer the joy I take in making films can effect the experience couples have on their wedding day.  It also effects the final video I deliver to them.  One way that I stay inspired is to continue to learn and improve my work.  WIth that in mind, I thought I would try to share some of the inspiration I find on line.  

Today a behind the scenes video of Annie Leibovitz shooting for Vogue. 

(I first saw this video on the pixsylated b...
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