Bio - ArtTaylor

The power of photography lies in the ability to make a moment last forever. After returning from a trip to Yosemite, I found I was able to relive the beauty and awe of such a breathtaking place through my photographs. The cool air, the smell of Sequoias, Pines, and Redwoods, the sounds of a gentle breeze passing through the leaves all came flooding back. "Through photographs, to me is how we connect to our loved ones, and share those special moments." From this experience, I realized I had found my true calling, the gift I will share with the world.

As a photographer, preparation is key. All of the equipment and training in the world can only matter if you are in the right place, at the right time, and ready to press the shutter. I specialize in shots that are a balance of candid moments in carefully chosen scenario-a sunset walk on the beach, the perfect kiss in a field of flowers. By carefully planning each element of the shoot ahead of time, I am able to step back and capture each moment as it happens, leaving clients with beautiful, natural images that never feel forced.

You fell in love with your soul mate, now it's time to fall in love with your wedding photography. When the cake has been eaten and the flowers have wilted, your photography is how you will relive your wedding over and over again. We can't wait to capture and tell your story!

My style of photography is a mixture of

Documentary: Instead of a series of posed photos, these are candid or spontaneous pictures (read: not styled) of people, decor and the action. Typical shots might include the lavish raw bar before guests start digging in, your motley crew of cousins dancing or you and your bridesmaids laughing, champagne in hand. With a purely photojournalistic photographer, you'll very rarely see people staring at the camera -- the photos capture the moments exactly as they happened, and together they tell a story.

Portraiture: If you prefer classic portraits (think: your parents' wedding album), go with a traditional photographer who specializes in portraiture. These are posed shots of the two of you, friends and family in front of various backdrops. That's not to say there isn't room for creativity in this category. While some photographers will pose subjects in more traditional spots (like at the ceremony altar or out on the lawn of the country club) and in more formal poses (standing as a group together), other photographers take portraiture further into the creative realm with a more dramatic composition (the couple sitting on a lounge chair at their hip hotel reception venue, or the couple holding hands in the middle of a nearby dirt road with the mountains in the background).

The natural beauty of the beach is where I feels most at home. Water, sand, and sky combine to provide a stunning backdrop that no studio could ever compete with. "I'm a tropical person, and love that weather and scenery. "You fell in love with your soul mate, now it's time to fall in love with your wedding photography. When the cake has been eaten and the flowers have wilted, your photography is how you will relive your wedding over and over again. We can't wait to capture and tell your story!!"

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