WE JUST LIKE IT…THAT´S IT by THE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER IN LISBON
A photo from the first dance of the couple at a wedding, in the Penha Longa resort in Sintra, Portugal
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The Value of a Photograph: The Importance of Wedding Photography
What gives value to a photograph? Why does photography still captivate so many people today? One could speculate that it’s about trying to freeze moments in time and ensure that we are remembered in the future.
Perhaps the fascination with photography is related to vanity, seeing ourselves frequently, or even showing others where we have been and what we’ve done. As a wedding photographer, this question becomes even more significant, as each photograph I take tells a unique and special story, like the story of a couple on their wedding day.
Though I have a certain “compulsion” to photograph others, I admit that when I am the subject of a camera, I feel discomfort, as if I were being “hunted” by time. My immediate instinct is to disappear into a safe place. However, it is precisely because I understand this feeling that I value the photographs I take of others, capturing moments that would otherwise be lost.
The Fascination with Photography
But why does photography fascinate us so much? Although I haven’t reached a definitive conclusion, I believe the mystery lies in the beauty of an image frozen in time. Looking at a moment and transforming it into a visual frame that can be revisited at any point in the future is, to me, fascinating. As a wedding photographer, this mystery becomes even clearer when capturing moments full of emotion and meaning, like images of the bride and groom, wedding guests, and scenes of the wedding ceremony.
Although I, as a wedding photographer, try to discover the exact reason why photography attracts me, the only word I can find is “fascination.” This feeling is shared between the photographer and the photographed, who are aware that those captured moments will be immortalized and remembered forever.
Simple but Deep Reasons
- Personal Fascination with Photography
As a wedding photographer, I’ve found many simple reasons that explain the fascination with photography. Maybe it’s the feeling of being able to “freeze” unique moments and turn them into lasting memories.- Photographs allow us to remain in time.
- We are vain to see ourselves without a mirror.
- We show others where we’ve been and what we’ve done.
- As a wedding photographer, I’m part of this process, capturing moments that will be remembered.
- Fascination with Weddings
In weddings, the fascination with photography goes beyond the simple act of taking pictures. It involves capturing the essence of the event, the wedding ceremony, and the interaction between the bride and groom and their guests. Each photograph tells a story being written in that very moment.- Wedding photography is more than a job; it’s capturing an event full of emotions.
- Every look, every smile, every gesture reflects the love and history of the couple.
- Through photography, I can immortalize the most important moments of the wedding day.
- Photography: Art and Work
Photography is not just an automatic gesture. Behind every photograph, there is hard work, effort, and even suffering, to ensure that the final result is worthy of the moment captured.- Good photographs require much more than just pressing the camera button.
- Every photograph is the result of work and dedication, not just an image, but a work of art representing the couple’s life story.
Fascination That Generates Emotion
The beauty of photography is not just in what is captured but in what it conveys. Wedding photography is not merely a record of the event; it is the visual translation of the emotions and feelings the bride, groom, and guests are experiencing. Every gesture, every look, every spontaneous and genuine moment becomes a milestone in the couple’s story.
As a wedding photographer, I have the opportunity to capture these moments and turn them into eternal memories. The experience of watching the bride and groom, with all their emotions and happiness, and documenting every detail of the wedding ceremony, is something that fascinates and moves me deeply. What is often just a fleeting moment for those present is, for me, the creation of a memory that will be revisited for years to come.
Conclusion:
Wedding photography goes beyond simply taking pictures; it involves telling the story of the most important day in a couple’s life. Every photograph is a piece of the puzzle that forms the collection of memories of that unique event. And that is why I consider myself a dedicated wedding photographer: to ensure that in the future, the couple will have a faithful and emotional remembrance of that special moment.
If you are looking for a wedding photographer passionate about capturing every detail and emotion of your big day, get in touch with me. Together, we will create perfect memories that will last a lifetime. Schedule a meeting now to discuss and see the wedding albums I have to show you!
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