the story

When a couple asks us to shoot their wedding, they're asking us to tell a story. But just not any story, their story. And we're not telling it in any ol' fashion, we're telling it in an artistic fashion, using our unique creative "lens".

What amazes me, is you don't always need a fancy place to tell that story. Look at the two photos below, and you'll see what I mean. It's true, the train adds an element of interest compared to a plain wall, but even if it was a plain wall, the other elements in the shot create a fine drama, even in the absence of a strking background.

I'm not going lie, a nice background will add to any photo. All I'm saying is, all of us can look at the "majestic" and easily find beauty, intrigue or mystique. But sometimes all you need, is what you have around you—and a good idea.

Stretching the mind purposely, and not looking for the best backdrop can keep you from getting lazy. I encourage any photo enthusiast to focus on the idea using a plain background, so that your photos will shine that much more when you have the chance to shoot with an incredible background!