1. What is the official name of your photography business?

Jeffrey Rease Photography & Design, www.jeffrease.com 

2. Where are you located?

In the "Heart of Dixie" in Birmingham, Alabama

3. What was your inspiration for this image?

I love to shoot in the late afternoon "golden hour" when possible and catching that beautiful light behind the couple or on their skin provides a very fitting atmosphere of romance and beauty to the images.

4. Do you plan which images to take or are they spontaneous ?

I have ideas beforehand because I scout the location, but often the weather, time of day and other factors determine what I want to do in a particular moment. A good photographer has to be able to adapt to changes and be spontaneous when new ideas and elements present themselves. Most of my clients love it when I come up with spontaneous ideas!

5. Is there anything in particular that you love about this shot?

What I love about it—other than the awesome location in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico—is the sense of being in the moment of happiness and love this couple shares and capturing the location that they enjoy so much. I knew I had to get some shots with the infinity pool and the distant mountain and surf. A bonus was the person sitting on a distant rock. And the late afternoon timing after the ceremony came together beautifully.

6. What is it about your photography that speaks to an individual or a couple looking for someone to capture special moments?

I am told that I am a soft-spoken and quiet person in general and during portrait shoots and weddings they hardly know I am there. I play to that strength and let the moments happen as I am shooting so we get some more candid images and less posed and rigid expressions. At weddings, I want the couple to be the center of attention—I don't want to be a distraction at all. Even with engagement shoots I often use a zoom lens and shoot from a greater distance so the couple feels more at ease being themselves. Yes, I do have to bring in the art director side of me and arrange some things for the planned shots, but overall I want the images to convey strong feelings of love, romance, happiness and celebration of THAT couple.

7. Is there anything else special that you would like to share with the audience?

My wife, Lesa, assists me often and though we are in Alabama, we shoot just about anywhere we are asked to go. And I shoot anything—fashion, portraits, weddings, musicians, landscapes, lifestyle—I love it all!

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1. What is the official name of your photography business?

Calvin Hobson Photography
2. Where are you located?

Beautiful Lake Tahoe & Reno, NV

3. What was your inspiration for this image?

This image is one of my Grand Bridals that I specifically allot time for post-ceremony, where I sneak my bride and groom out of their wedding craziness and let them immerse themselves in a personal moment. Then I capture it.
4. Do you plan which images to take or are they spontaneous ?

I definitely fall into both categories, although I'd have to lean towards planned! When I meet my Brides at their wedding location, I have a lot of ideas that rush into my brain! Then its a waiting game for the actual wedding day where I can put them into practice!

5. Is there anything in particular that you love about this shot?

Absolutely! Lake Tahoe is a high altitude lake with minimal light pollution, so the ability to capture dazzling stars is plentiful! I often focus on the plainly-obvious beautiful elements of Lake Tahoe, but I wanted to focus this image on something that may have gone otherwise unnoticed.

6. What is it about your photography that speaks to an individual or a couple looking for someone to capture special moments?

I think one of my strong points is connecting with my couple and providing a sense of adaptation of my photography that specifically suits them. I love taking my recipe and adding it to theirs!

7. Is there anything else special that you would like to share with the audience?

I'm continuously chasing my next "never before"! I'm always ready to climb into my car, or a train or plane to catch my next completely unique wedding experience! Follow me on instagram @calvinxhobson or have me for your wedding @ www.calvinhobson.com!

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1. What is the official name of your photography business?
Donny Zavala Photography - www.donnyzavalaphotography.com 

2. Where are you located?
Salem, Oregon

3. What was your inspiration for this image?
I really wanted to created an ethereal and dreamy shot that was born from the environment in which we were shooting in. The backdrop, the time of day, the model and the wedding dress really allowed me to capture the look I was after.

4. Do you plan which images to take or are they spontaneous ?

Most of my images are spontaneous. However, I usually come in to a shoot with a vision in mind. Some shots are predetermined and will take place but about half of my shots are created merely on emotion. The model is key in this situation, as they need to share my feelings and actually portray the feeling.

5. Is there anything in particular that you love about this shot?
Yes, I love the light, the backdrop, the colors, the location, and the mood it sets. The model in this case really sold the mood by her hand placement and her posture.

6. What is it about your photography that speaks to an individual or a couple looking for someone to capture special moments?

My documentary style lends itself to portraying a genuine story of the day (shoot). This style allows for truly beautiful, romantic and artistically timeless shots. Truly, it's about the couples emotional connection that needs to be captured, and it's only possible when you see that through the camera. Those moments will come, I just need to be ready to capture that moment in time.

7. Is there anything else special that you would like to share with the audience?
If you are looking to book a photographer for any one reason, please make sure to contact them via phone. Photography is more than just nice cameras and equipment. It's about finding the correct fit for your session---I believe a conversation can tell you more about who you may potentially be working with. Also, make sure you look through their portfolio, if you connect emotionally with their images, chances are that they can be your photographer!

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