Its not very often I get a chance to be in front of the camera. Its even less often that Chris and I are both able to be in front of the camera at the same time.
For this reason, I knew that the most important part of our wedding planning process would be finding the perfect photographer to capture our story. I didn't even mind if this became one of the largest parts of our budget. After all... when all is said and done, all you have left are the pictures to remind you of your big day.
I searched and I searched and I was worried I was just being too picky. I've done my share of modeling and the last thing I wanted to look like on my day was a model.
I didn't want vogue. I didn't want high fashion. I didn't want editorial.
I wanted real life, captured for us "on film". I wanted the feeling and the emotions of the day. I wanted to look like a real bride, overjoyed to be marrying her best friend. Not an impostor playing a role.
This seemed to be a tall order here in Virginia Beach where it seems everyone is trying to break into modeling or photographing models.
That was, until a previous colleague of mine mentioned Amanda Hedgepeth. Once I saw her work, I fell in love. It was exactly what I had in mind... the lighting, the feel, the emotion, it was all right there. I praaaaaayed she wasn't booked!
When we were finally able to meet, it got even better. This little ball of fire is FULL of ideas! And excitement, and enthusiasm, and passion for what she does. And let me tell you, she is ammmmmmazing!!! I cannot say enough wonderful things about her and since a picture is worth a thousand words, I'll let a few of hers speak for her themselves.
And these are just a few!
We managed to squeeze in what is probably a half-session before the skies opened up and it down-poured. Despite the clouds and the whipping winds, she was able to capture amazing shot after amazing shot.
Seriously, if you're looking for a life-style photographer in the Virginia Beach area, she is it!
And she can be found at... http://www.amandahedgepethphotography.com/ and http://amandahedgepethphotographyblog.com/
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