LIGHT: Raydene Salinas

After the first wedding I photographed in August, I swore I would never shoot another, and yet here I am. This time I was one of TWO shooters for the day in question. Cameron Dabney was the other shooter and was really great to work with! This seemed like a great way to relieve some of the stress that inevitably comes with a wedding, which apparently happens even when it's not yours! Although stressful, this experience was a lot of fun.

We photographed Meredith, Jared, and the wedding party at a beautiful park in Boulder and had a lot of creative freedom. The reason I chose this shot to represent light is because of the amount that is present through all of the stress of this special day for a fantastic couple. As a photographer, it's wonderful seeing the light in the eyes of all of those a part of the wedding day. Capturing love and the festivities surrounding it is very rewarding.

Thanks to Meredith and Jared for allowing me to be a part of your special day! Congratulations!

Light:Cameron Dabney

Perfect lighting makes a perfect photo. This photo has an amazing background and 4 cute girls, but with out the light on their faces the photo would not be nearly as strong. It is amazing what a difference the pop of a Q flash can make on a photo. This is true with most images. The image can have a ton of beautiful things in it but with out lighting the image is weak. I took this photo at my friend Meredith Xepolis's wedding this weekend. Raydene Salinas was the other photographer for the wedding, she also took some amazing photos! We went to a park in Boulder for the wedding party pictures. The sun was not shinning like I wanted it to be so I created my own sun using a Q flash. Light is what makes photography!

Death: Cameron Dabney

When death occurs, it is very important to look back and remember those who have left. Photos can bring back so many wonderful memories of someone. This photo was taken at my Grandmother's funeral this weekend. She passed away earlier this month. I loved this image because it shows a very old friend of hers, looking back at old photos that showed what an amazing woman she was, and the long life she lived. Death is a very difficult thing, but it creates moments like this, which bring people together to find closure with their loved ones who have passed away.

Technology from the past: Cameron Dabney

When I think of technology, I think about how much it has changed. New things have replaced all of the old things we used to rely on. I find technology from the past so interesting to look at. It has a whole different type of beauty. I took a photo of this old street trolly in San Fransisco. It is not very often that you still see these as a use of transportation. They are so much fun to ride and bring back the good old days!

Red: Cameron Dabney

I don't know what it is about the color red that makes things so interesting. If I am walking down the street and see an old red door or a cool old red house, I will always stop and look. The color is just so vibrant and it makes such a statement that it is hard to not find more character in something red than in any other color. This building caught my eye because it has so many red objects, all with different "ages, " a shiny red motorcycle, a simple red hose, and an old peeling building. They are all such simple things that may be boring to some people but to me they stand out and are so interesting all because they are the color red. Its amazing that something as simple as a color can create a whole different feeling about an object.