Photographer Kim Chapman didn't think she'd like wedding photography. But once a friend begged her to photograph her wedding, Kim was hooked!
When I started my photography business, I only photographed children using black and white film and hand coloring the photo using oil paints (back when that was cool). A high school senior saw my work on a friends wall and asked me to do her senior portraits. That same person also asked me to shoot her wedding. I said NO WAY. After a lot of convincing I finally said yes. Much to my surprise I LOVED IT!
I love that each and every wedding is unique and I really don't know what palette I'm getting until I get there. It's a huge challenge and I'm always trying to out do myself! I will also add that I LOVE editing and blogging my weddings.
Timing. There never seems to be enough time for photos. At times, I've only had 10 minutes to photograph the bride and groom! It's a tough thing. It's a photo shoot integrated into a party, which is on a time schedule.
That I change up my style just a bit depending up on the type of wedding I shoot. For example, if I'm shooting in a victorian setting, I go a bit darker. My shutter speed gets cranked up a bit to create that look. If I'm shooting a barn wedding, I like to shoot that a bit more light and airy.
I LOVE to travel (my husband and I are planning a trip to Egypt later this year). I love to spend quality time with my kids, love going to Broadway shows, and love skiing—although I don't do it enough.
They can help by completely trusting me, don't over think, and don't over plan. Just HAVE FUN! When you hire experienced professionals in this business, your day will go smoothly. A happy couple will have amazing photos.
I've always had a sort of vintage/romantic style but I've really honed in on capturing moments with natural light.
Looking and finding the right light inspires me no matter what the subject is. If I found the right light hitting a roll of toilet paper, I would find beauty in that photo.
Where will your business be in the next five years?
I plan to stick with wedding photography but I have a few surprises that are going to take my business to a higher and different level. My husband and I have talked about doing weddings in the Caribbean in the winter time down the road as well! There are lots of things brewing! Stay tuned!