This week I've decided to do some blogging on my favorite local photographers. First up is the super talented Leslie Gilbert.
I had the pleasure of having my booth next to Leslie Gilbert owner of Leslie Gilbert Photography at the Hershey wedding show yesterday. I have always been a huge fan of her work from afar and on Facebook, but to finally meet her in person was just amazing. Leslie is an award winning published photographer (2010 Knot Best Pick & Wedding Wire Bride's Choice) and does the most amazing work. As an artist, I appreciate her eye for detail, drama and how incredibly she captures those special moments in a way that will last forever. In addition to the wedding photos, I've also included some of her wonderful children, family and engagement photos. There are so many more spectacular photos on her site, so please click here to visit her website to see more of her amazing work. Her work is truly eye candy!
I asked her to share a few tips for couples getting married and here's what she said:
Tips from Leslie Gilbert:
Don't skimp on wedding photography. Your photographs are going to last you forever. Hire a professional who knows what they are doing and not someone who just owns a digital camera and likes to take "pictures".
Allow time. Don't schedule everything so close together that you have to rush and worry about getting to the reception. You can also eliminate the receiving line and greet your guests at cocktail hour or greet each table after you eat.
Something that I love and wish all couples could do, would be to do a "First Glance" This is done before the ceremony. It is a quiet, private moment where you see each other for the first time. No one else around (except us) and have a few minutes to spent together before all the chaos starts. Then have all the photographs done so you can head right to cocktail hour or the reception and not have anything else to worry about.
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Finally, I was so impressed that Leslie also gives back her talent. She has partnered with Flashes of Hope, a non profit organization of volunteer photographers that help create uplifting portraits of children battling cancer and other life threatening illnesses. For more information visit www.flashesofhope.org. She offers a generous discount for couples she works with who make donations to Flashes of Hope. More information is on her website. Here's just one precious photo.
