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When I started in the wedding industry, I was told that I had to shoot traditional wedding photos to be successful. For a long time, I shot the way others wanted me to shoot, and I struggled. Then I decided to shoot what made me happy - weird surrealist and minimalist images - and I found success.

There will always be a compromise between art and expectation, a balance that needs to be struck. And wedding days can sometimes be constraining. But it's not an impossible juggling act. And as much risk, as there is in doing things differently, there is more risk in doing nothing at all.

Success follows passion, and creativity will always be compelling.

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Johan Barnhoorn
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is not wierd, this is beautiful!

El Cucuy
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How is this weird? This is very striking and a terrific photo.

Andrea Kehe
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do not find these photographs weird... they are beautiful... unusual and truly unique..

Catherine Couch
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing contrasts; a moment that will last forever.

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    Xenon
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like something is about to bite the moon. Really beautiful lighting on this one.

    Jean M Beaber
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Romantic and a face in the clouds!

    Rylosalex
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So mysterious looking and ultra romantic

    Bonni Poch
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the most beautiful wedding picture I've ever seen. It's breathtaking.

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    Rylosalex
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You've captured both the beauty on the ground and in the sky! Its lovely

    Astridplayz
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can I opinion I think you’re focusing more on the stars more than the wedding like the wedding was an afterthought that’s just my opinion know hAte

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    Hans
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one looks almost painted.

    Kat Rogers
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WUTHERING HEIGHTS COMES TO MIND~ ALTHOUGH I'VE NEVER SEEN IT, I BELIEVE THERE'S SOMETHING WITH THE SCOTTISH MOORS. WHAT.EVER... IT'S FABULOUS!

    Elizabeth Molloy
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wuthering Heights is set on the Yorkshire Moors, which is in north-east England :)

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    Robyn Picknell
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now these are wedding pictures that will never be forgotten and are truly unique!

    Karin Gibson
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree with Hans BUT you cannot see who it is supposed to be.

    Aunt Messy
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They know who they are and they're the only ones who count.

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    Loggers Ink
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love this. Love your work. It’s beautiful and definitely not weird.

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    Hill Branda
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's very nice. Very sweet and simple, but very romantic.

    Jody Jensen
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love this beautiful look, very romantic

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    Trillian
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love the idea but her black shoes irritate me.

    Jo Jones
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not downvoting you but it’s THEIR wedding and in the nicest way possible - they didn’t pick their outfits to please strangers

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    Kat Rogers
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    PLAYFUL AND ADORABLE... DID SHE GET GRASS STAINS ON HER DRESS?!

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    Kat Rogers
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    THIS IS WHERE THE GIANT MONSTER COMES OUT OF THE SEA, GRABS HER. AND DRAGS HER BACK IN WITH HIM~ OR HER... A SEA MONSTER COULD BE FEMALE, RIGHT? PROBABLY SHEEE WOULD BE REALLY NICE THO, AND... YOU continue on with THAT story. NOW, THAT'S WHERE WEIRD COMES IN!

    Su Boddie
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Somewhere beyond the sea She's there watching for me If I could fly like birds on high Then straight to her arms I'd go sailing" ~ Bobby Darin

    AspieGirl88
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A sad thought just occurred to me … what if her fiancé/groom/husband was overseas (perhaps serving in the military) & they had to do a virtual ceremony?? If done right, it IS a legit marriage, though it’s also what they’d call a “proxy marriage”. It would explain why she stands alone in her gown, gazing toward the starry night sky & the ocean, perhaps in the direction her beloved would’ve been stationed. Sad picture, but a beautiful one nonetheless & also speaks a thousand words. I know my idea is just a theory, but looking at her, I can’t help feeling some sadness… 🥺💔💍

    Rylosalex
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Already my imagination is going into hyper drive

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    Xan Maranya
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's having a quiet moment, thinking "Well, now I'm married. I wonder what's next?"

    Faith Nicole
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a beautiful shot, just like all the rest of them

    Rylosalex
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's waiting for her lost love to return.

    Lea S.
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's always a photo of just the bride.

    Xenon
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rare photo of the elusive tree photo bomber!

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    Linda Wilhelm
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poof!...and they magically appeared.

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    Hill Branda
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a movie poster from a '50s romance.

    Catherine Couch
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Birds of a feather…Looks as if the are standing in a nest.

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    mummy pig
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's nothing wierd about this picture

    Ola Polowczyk
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, just a couple sailing in the clouds. Totally normal :D

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    El Cucuy
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Drone shot. If you zoom in with your browser, you can see they are floating on their backs.

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    Annette Blanks
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All of these are great ideas but some of them are just too far away. They're barely in the photo

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    Mahayana
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s beautiful but why so many « dark » pictures? A lot of them are in a black background.

    RLJ
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Personally I love the starry night sky/astronomy so these pics are a dream to me

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    Rylosalex
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful. Looks like a scene from a 90's movie

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    Hans
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Movie poster. Horror movie I am afraid.

    BoredKid
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, it kind of reminds me of the red tree in the ring but..not red

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    CalamityOne
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And in the end, only the tree remained, the stained ground beneath it glistening softly as it dried...

    Mary G
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like the start of Six Feet Under

    Rylosalex
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This tree was where they first met.....shared their first kiss....where they said they're wedding vows

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    ember avery
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if my wedding doesn't have this im not going 😍

    ThatHerplover
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    U wouldn't show up to ur own wedding? Also lol u get to plan it soo

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    Jacqui Russell
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They held their wedding on the Titanic?

    Rylosalex
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At first I thought they were floating

    AzureFalcon
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They're #@$!&*%$ In The Water!

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    Xan Maranya
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice contrast to the complex symbolism in Hindu weddings.

    Xenon
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now in capsule form!

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    Hannah Joyce Desoloc
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These pictures don't look weird to me at all. They look a like the couple stood together no matter what. No matter what life can bring, either good or bad, majestic or simple, happy or sad, average or mystical, they just are. They're beautiful and quite frankly, breathtaking. Keep up the good job.

    Donna Lawrence
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are Beautiful! Please do not underestimate your talent! Honestly , only one was ok , because of likes and dislikes. Not my taste. You probably do more than wedding pictures. If you don't , you should! You have talent to No end! Be Proud of Yourself! I am sure you have Beautiful pictures of families or people with their animals. If not, Start! Stay well people

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    Avery S Alberico
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anywhere is home when you are with that special someone

    Catherine Couch
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We shall weather the storms of life together.

    Kat Rogers
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I REALLY WISH THAT THE SUBJECTS/PEOPLE WERE LARGER IN THESE PICS... SO DIFFICULT TO SEE THEM ON MY PHONE! AH HA, LANDSCAPE IS A TINY BIT BETTER... I NEED A NEW TABLET!

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    Hill Branda
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a poster for a Wes Anderson film.

    Kat Rogers
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So, I don't recall if it stated that THESE PICS are all Photoshopped...

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    Jeff Seventyfive
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Subtle and romantic use of colour, grain and image.I will steal these ingredients.

    Carole Strawn
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are all dramatic and beautiful but I hope you get some traditional close-up photos, too.

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    Urneighbourhoodcat
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s so cool and the fish make a nice touch

    Susan Brandt
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would marry again to have my wedding photos look like any of these. All are wonderful, amazing, lovely.

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