The thrill of victory. The smell of success and the feeling of euphoria when after overthrowing the competition. I’ll admit it. I’m addicted to it. I LIKE winning. I like being in first place (I know, I know, the Bible talks about that).
But, there is one circumstance in my life where I really enjoy being in second. It’s a place where I am free to roam in my creativity, doing what I love with little or no pressure. The only time when I am in second place and don’t want to stomp my feet and throw a fit.
The only time I don’t mind being in second is when I am second shooting for another photographer. In my first year of business I jumped at every second shooting opportunity I could get. I saw them as my on the job training – a crash course if you will. It gave me confidence, portfolio prints and an understanding to how to run a wedding day. Now, I still jump on those opportunities if I have time. It’s a great way for me to try new things with my angles, camera, and look for creative outlets without the full weight of someone’s wedding day on my shoulders. It keeps me fresh and it let’s me see how other photographers work.
A few weeks ago, a friend of mine saw someone needed a second shooter and called me up. I had the pleasure of meeting and shooting with Adrienne Fox Photography. Thanks Adrienne for a fun experience!
Dana and Ian were married at the Meadowlark Golf Club in Huntington Beach. As everyone else I knew were melting in the sweltering triple digit heat, we were enjoying the 75 degree goodness on the golf course, ducking from flying golf balls and surrounded by Laker’s purple and gold.
I channeled my friend, Matthew Saville and his love of landscapes for these next two…
