First Look

This last month or so, I have really been focusing on fine-tuning my photography so that I can bring new, fresh and fun ideas to the table. I cannot even begin to tell you how excited I am for what Elizabeth K Photography is going to evolve into. It has taken some constructive criticism (mainly from myself) and a lot of support from my fan base (which I want to give a shout-out to! You guys are AWESOME!!!!) but I think we're getting there.

Early in the week I did a post about 1st day photography (Seriously. Read if you have ever considered having kiddos.) and now I'm going to bring you another "1st" type of photography. I would love to take credit for this genius idea, but I totally ripped if off from Jasmine Star (whom I adore! She is to me what Robert Pattinson is to Twilight fans, but without any sexual crush. I felt like I needed to clarify that...). It's called the 1st look and I would encourage, even possibly muscle in some cases, my wedding clients into it.

Before we go too far, I am going to warn you that this is a completely unconventional nontraditional wacky idea and if you're anything like me, well, you're pretty much going to LOVE it!

Let's review tradition. Tradition says that the bride and groom DO NOT see each other on the wedding day prior to the ceremony. Romantic in theory, but frustrating for a photographer wanting to capture the raw emotion in that particular moment. Plus, you can't have the moment. That moment where you're dying to just have the two of you taking it all in. Let us remedy this...

Instead, now I'm offering the 1st look to you. Imagine this: You the bride is taken to a predetermined location where your groom is waiting to see you. His back is turned. Your heart is thumping. You're dying for him to see you and how beautiful you look. You want to see the approval and excitement in his eyes. When you're ready, you tap him on the shoulder, he turns and you have the moment. Just the two of you. Uninterrupted...

OK. So it reads a little like a cheesy romance novel, but I'm not a writer, so you'll have to excuse it. Plus, hate to break the spell, but I'll be there too. I will bring most of the spell back however when I tell you that you will not even know I'm there. It is your moment and I will not interfere in any way. No posing, no "Oh! Hold that there!". No promises for the rest of the day... In fact I might be a little bossy :) but that is the way I get it done. You cannot get these pictures any other way. The emotions that are felt cannot be recreated.

I want to take this time to say a special thank you to Amanda and Seth for first taking that risk of the nontraditional route and also for allowing me to be there. It was amazing and I would encourage even the more traditional couple to strongly consider it! Enjoy the results!


















Keep smiling!
~ Libby