My Favorites

{This is from a guest post I did on Manolo for the Brides}

When I was asked to write about my five favorite wedding photos, my brain went nuts. It did not narrow the field to five. My brain was not helpful.

Upon further contemplation, I decided that this could be a great learning experience! Really thinking about what I like and why I like it. And maybe it will help some future brides decide what they like... guiding them to make a great choice of a photographer? I hope so!

Without further ado, in no particular order...

Number one comes from a recent wedding:

These images were taken in Tacoma, WA near the museum of glass (blown by the amazing Chihuly). We got gobs of colorful, glassy gorgeous shots... but this one sticks out to me. Why? It's all about the look in the bride's eye. That's love! It's something that you can't fake and can't pose. It just happens.

Sometimes, a photographer will want you to forget they are there. Seriously. Forget them! You'll love the natural results.

Second, 

This is my sister. How could this not be a favorite? I know their story and that this is a very happy ending.

Maybe that's why I'm in the business? I LOVE HAPPY ENDINGS.

Third,

Dreamy and magical. Boom! Love it.

Fourth...

You can't always control the lighting on your wedding day, but your photographer should (okay, MUST... don't let ______ with the "good" camera take your pictures!) be able to find some pockets, no matter the day or weather, that make it work. Great light makes everyone look fabulous!

And fifth, drum-roll...

I'm going to choose another of the couple above from their engagement session. Mostly because lots of people have pointed out to me that they love this one. One person said, "I can just tell that he loves her so much!" Again, it was just a quick moment as I was backing away to frame another shot, I whipped my camera up and boom! There it was.

Thanks for letting me share Christa! That was fun!

~Courtney Price, Northwest WA wedding photographer