1: Chrisman Studios
Why to follow them: Ben and Erin Chrisman, along with their
colleagues, revel in the unexpected and aim to surprise. With multiple awards
from organizations like the Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA), they
bring a great deal of creativity and ingenuity to the table.
Where to follow them: Their images are best viewed on the
Chrisman Studios
blog, but
you can also find Ben Chrisman on
Google+. Be
inspired by how they find interesting ways to shoot a scene, and soak up the
amazing locations they get to visit!
2: Kevin Weinstein
Why to follow him: Maybe I’m a bit biased since I chose
Weinstein to shoot my own wedding, but his vivid color images are so full of
life and his wry sense of humor comes through in his posts. His mobile captures
are equally as bold as his DSLR images.
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| Source: Weinstein, Kevin. "Chicago Wedding at The Ivy Room : Jeannie & Chris." Jeannie Kao and Christopher Zuehlke Chicago Wedding at The Ivy Room by Kevin Weinstein Photography. Kevin Weinstein Photography, 12 Nov. 2013. Web. 06 Feb. 2014. |
3: Mike Olbinski
Why to follow him: Olbinski’s posts are not exclusive to
wedding photography. His storm chasing posts are just as intriguing as his
beautifully lit portraits.
Where to follow him: Add him to your
Google+
photography circle to keep up with his latest posts.
4: Morgan Lynn Razi
(Morgan Lynn Photography)
Why to follow her: Razi beautifully combines color and black
and white images into her portfolio. See how she maintains a consistent feeling
across both styles with candids as well as formal portraits.
Where to follow her: Razi’s
blog and
Facebook
page are consistently updated.
5: Katie Stoops
Why to follow her: Stoops’s branding and consistent
photographic style may inspire you to work on defining your own.
Where to follow her: Her
Instagram feed is full of bright,
playful images that give a great sense of who she is as a photographer. She
shares both DSLR and iPhone images on her feed. Check out her
blog to see how she tells stories with
her images.
6: Salvatore Cincotta
Why to follow him: Those of you who follow the wedding
industry at all have likely heard of Sal Cincotta. With too many photographers
trying to make a buck off of others by holding talks just to hock their
products, Cincotta actually has a ton of worthwhile information to share.
Where to follow him: His
Behind the Shutter blog and magazine
are free (though there is an option for a paid membership that comes with
various privileges) and bring together pros sharing business tips in addition
to photographic techniques. You can also follow his
Facebook page to see his
work as well as industry news.
7: Pradeep Sanyal
Why to follow him: The Indian weddings in which Sanyal
specializes are full of color and liveliness. He is also a talented street
photographer!
Where to follow him: His active
Google+ stream shows off
people and places from his point of view.
8: Matt Miller
(Diamond Eyes)
Why to follow him: Miller’s time spent in a punk rock band
managed to translate into a quirky and fun
photographic style. Watch as his new business gains traction and you might get
some great business lessons for your own studio!
Where to follow him: While much of his recent work was with
a larger wedding photography team called
Our Labor of Love, he’s branched
off on his own and will be posting on his studio’s
Facebook page.
9: Roberto Valenzuela
Why to follow him: Valenzuela’s posing techniques could fill
a book. In fact, they do! Posing is something that takes practice and
understanding of various body types, so studying the images of people who know
what they are doing is quite helpful.
Where to follow him: Follow his
Twitter feed and read his
blog to see how he makes
posed couples and groups look natural.
10: Andy Brown
Why to follow him: Based in New Zealand, Brown’s images are
filled with lush landscapes while his work showcases a multitude of different
lenses. His images don’t stop with the weddings, though. He also shares images
of his finished albums, giving glimpses of contemporary layouts that will get
you thinking of how to help clients tell their stories.
Where to follow him: His
website
has a blog-like feel, and his
Instagram
feed features recent work.
Have anyone to add to my list? Leave a comment with a link
for us all to check out! You can also feel free to see some of my work on my
blog or keep in touch with me on
Facebook.
-Friday Ambassador
Work Cited:
Weinstein, Kevin. "Chicago Wedding at The Ivy Room : Jeannie
& Chris." Jeannie Kao and Christopher Zuehlke Chicago Wedding at
The Ivy Room by Kevin Weinstein Photography. Kevin Weinstein Photography,
12 Nov. 2013. Web. 06 Feb. 2014.
*Please note that I am out of the country with limited
Internet access, so I may not be able to respond to comments today. However, I
really want to hear your thoughts or questions and will get back to you as soon
as I am able.
