04/12/2026
At one point yesterday, I had to say āhey guys, this light really isnāt working. Would you be willing to adjust the game plan so I can give you the quality of product youāre expecting?ā
A couple of years ago, I would have been too embarrassed to say I couldnāt make the light work. I would have been too afraid of getting behind on the timeline. I would have worried that admitting a mistake midday would cause the couple to lose trust in me. Then, later, Iād be banging my head against the wall trying to fix my mistakes in Lightroom, editing and re-editing, and ultimately delivering photos I wasnāt super proud of.
Katrina and Colby agreed without hesitation- and we ended up getting photos that we ALL loved.
In yesterdayās case, I let experience override the timeline (sorry š
), had a couple who trusted me completely, and went home knowing I gave it my all. While Iām normally a timeline stickler, Iām learning that sometimes, the best *overall* experience means being able to adapt and adjust in real time.
Normally I just say things like āLook! They got married and it was pretty!ā - which is true - but I thought it would be fun to share some of the real ābehind the scenesā action that makes the golden hour magic happen.
Katrina & Colby, it was a joy to be your photographer, and an honor to witness your love. Hope to see you two again in the near future. š„°