A Hired Hand

As many know, photography is not my primary career, and to be honest, I'm not so sure I would have it any other way. Having two professions, part-time photographer and full time, umm, what is it I do? Oh, yes, a business analyst, almost forgot....

Anyway, the two, for whatever reason, sort of fit well together. And here is just one reason.

One person I have gotten to know fairly well is Don. Don worked for me for a few years as a web designer while I was Applications Manager at HP Hood. Lets just say, Don is extremely talented at what he does. Pretty much anything Don puts his mind to he can accomplish. Like everyone that was on my staff, we all came to be close.

Don recently got married, in fact it was October 11, 2008. I had the privilege of shooting his wedding. Although I was a hired photographer, Don made it clear, I was also a guest and was to enjoy all the benefits of being so.

I wonder if Don will actually realize how much that comment meant to me. The fact that someone actually wants you to be at their wedding is a privilege, but also having them want you to be part of their wedding by being the person entrusted to capture it, is yet another honor.

I was very touched.

Well this week I delivered the pictures. As always, I can't stop thinking about what they maybe thinking when reviewing the sideshow.

Don being such a wonderful person, called me to let me know what he thought.... now I can sleep.

Being the photographer at a wedding truly can mean so much more than just being a hired hand, it just takes a personal touch. This is the approach I believe every photographer should take with every corporate event or wedding they are hired for.

But I have to say, having the extra special relationship with Don & Michelle just made it all the better.

Best wishes to both of you!