A NEW LOOK!
A new look for Laurie Beck Photography! After many years of having 3 different websites (commercial, wedding and fine art), I have decided now is the time to bring them all together under Lauriebeckphotography.com It seemed only fitting to use one of my small handmade cyanotype prints as part of my new look.
With the opening of my new studio earlier this year, I am making a conscious effort to go green – restoring our old stone garage into an energy efficient studio, with a planned green roof! Using recycled and environmentally friendly packaging and soon to be introducing eco-friendly wedding albums, I hope to reduce the carbon footprint of my business.
I look forward to sharing my new space and work with you soon!
A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS FROM 2009
As I gear up for the start of the busy wedding season for 2010, I look back at my wedding images from the past year. I pick out a few images that I have either loved from the minute I made the first edit or ones that grab me now that the weddings are over. I am usually taken by the memory of what was going on when the image was made or by some quality of light or mood it now evokes. I wanted to share some of these and also tell you about why the are a few of my favorites. Enjoy!
Emily and Judah had a wonderful wedding at The College of Physicians. They we joyful and full of love from the minute they arrived. I shot B&W film for them and this image made at the end of the wedding reminds me of shooting available light at concerts when I was in college.
I just love the look of this quiet moment.
The first time a mom sees her daughter in her wedding dress is always emotional. I love to looks on both Emily and her mom, Jennifer’s faces.
Sara was my first bride in early January 2009 (so early my copyright still says 2008!) and our plan was to take formals on the art museum steps. I love to use available light for formals when ever possible. It is so flattering. But, it was about 5 degrees and once we arrived on the steps, we couldn’t feel our fingers! Sara is such a beautiful bride that I knew I was going to be OK no matter where I photographed her. We went to Cescaphe Ballroom and found the most beautiful window light. Perfect fit – a beautiful bride in beautiful available light!
What can I say? Sara and Shawn were so happy after they got married and I love that Shawn’s buddy got out of his seat to say congrats. I often find myself smiling behind the camera as I am taking these kinds of pictures.
I must say that this is one of my favorites and I have to give credit to my second photographer Debi Parker Keating. I laugh every time I see this image. Debi has moved on to Washington DC and I miss working with her. Thanks Debi, for all your great work while you were in Philly.
Many wedding photographers second shoot for each other and it is a tremendous opportunity to push yourself and learn from others. Since the main shooter is focused on the formals and working with the bride and groom, I can look for the fabulous light and other moments. I shot this while working with Heather Fowler.
Jen is a commercial client of mine at Abington Memorial Hospital and I was so honored when she and Chris asked me to photograph their wedding. I love the joy of the tender kiss on the cheek in this shot, both from Jen and Chris, but also from the guests.
OK, this one just makes me laugh! Kat, a teacher, and Matt were married on a Thursday and that made me love them right away because I was married on a Thursday and my husband is a teacher! I have another Thursday wedding this season and I think it is great that brides are now looking past Saturday to choose a date.
I saw the light on the wall while I was shooting Kat and Matt to the right of this scene. This is not the kind of shot you can plan on ahead of time. Photography is loosely defined as an image created when light falls on a surface. I am constantly looking for the nice light when I am shooting. I consider this to be one of those successful accidents!
Wedding and Portrait Photographers International Conference
Las Vegas
In March, my designer and I attended the WPPI conference in Las Vegas. Aside from loving life in Vegas, we spent numerous hours attending classes and scoping out the latest in albums and resources to bring back to our Philly studio. We are excited to be currently designing new sample albums from some fabulous new vendors. That was during the day……….
….but night time was for fun and photos! I always love to come back to the studio with images that I have taken and sit down to edit. These images were taken over 4 days , with both my iphone and DSLR. During the editing process, it became quite obvious that I had a series of diptychs. These images seemed un-realated when I shot them, but I love them together. Enjoy!
Kristina…somewhere out on the sea
This is why I take pictures. Kristina shipped out to sea with the Navy shortly after her wedding. When she emailed me from where ever she is stationed, I knew I had exceeded her hopes with my images. If I can make a bride feel the way Kristina does, then it is a job well done. As visual communicators, we all strive to re-tell the story of the wedding day with images that are full of content, emotion and are real. Email and more images from Kristina and Patrick’s wedding below.
Laurie!
I can’t thank you enough for the beautiful pictures! Our guests that night had commented about how you and Heather were shooting non-stop and that they couldn’t believe how you didn’t miss any moment. They absolutely LOVED the slideshow. Many of the guests commented on how you don’t really get to see the pictures if you aren’t family, and how wonderful it was to get to enjoy some of the photos and see the “before the ceremony” moments.
I was able to save all of the photos on my computer from your blog so that I can look at them even when we don’t have an internet connection. Thank you so much! I really can’t express how wonderful it was to work with you. You made me feel comfortable and I didn’t even notice you taking pictures (other than the formals). I don’t usually enjoy being the center of attention, and I was worried that would show on the pictures. It didn’t, because you made everything feel natural and fun.
Thank you so very much for being part of our day! Patrick and I couldn’t be happier with the pictures and working with you.
From somewhere out on the sea…
Thank you,
Kristina