Ok, so I was not the official photographer on this one, just that random family member running around taking pictures. However, while your typical uncle Ted can get shots like this:
I have the ability to get shots like these:
Some friends asked me, "How can you enjoy a wedding when you're running around taking pictures?" And honestly, the answer is just. like. this.
Doing what I truly love to do is the way I most enjoy a lot of life experiences. Sitting in a chair thinking, "ooh, I could get an awesome shot of...", or "I wonder how this angle would look like through the 85mm..." or "that'd be a great shot if only I could...", that sort of time spent would irk me. So we added to our wedding gift to the Potts by sharing what we love to do and providing a little bonus to the images from the photographer that they hired.
The Puerto Rican tradition of making "capias": small handmade lace & ribbon boutenierres as gifts for the reception guests.
Getting the makeup done at Petra's salon in San Antonio.
Love this: Custom designed Art Edit by Kiranphotography!
Totally went home with a bridesmaid -woot!
Check out the smile on that groom!