This was hard to go-by of course: did I do well? did they come out ok? I repeatedly
asked my friend about them, only to hear they were great. But I was still totally
bummed.
Jim was there to bring it all together, he didn't give up on me...
I still remember Jim handing me a tiny piece of paper; it was a newspaper classified
clipping from the local penny saver. It said something along the lines of: "Will pay $250
to amateur photographer to capture our wedding day. College students or little
experience needed."
Hesitant and ready to rethink the idea, I still called the listing. Later that week I met
with the couple and showed my photography portfolio. Ironically the deal was to give
the 35mm film rolls to them at the end of the day. This time, I got back the results:
Now we are busier than ever and growing every day...
I have my past brides and grooms to thank and hopefully they know how much I
appreciate their trust in me. This is now my full-time job.
I would also like to thank my family in Pennsylvania, whom I love and miss very much.
They all support me no matter what I choose to do. And to Jim, my husband, who
believes that there is no end to my creativity.
~Holly
asked my friend about them, only to hear they were great. But I was still totally
bummed.
Jim was there to bring it all together, he didn't give up on me...
I still remember Jim handing me a tiny piece of paper; it was a newspaper classified
clipping from the local penny saver. It said something along the lines of: "Will pay $250
to amateur photographer to capture our wedding day. College students or little
experience needed."
Hesitant and ready to rethink the idea, I still called the listing. Later that week I met
with the couple and showed my photography portfolio. Ironically the deal was to give
the 35mm film rolls to them at the end of the day. This time, I got back the results:
Now we are busier than ever and growing every day...
I have my past brides and grooms to thank and hopefully they know how much I
appreciate their trust in me. This is now my full-time job.
I would also like to thank my family in Pennsylvania, whom I love and miss very much.
They all support me no matter what I choose to do. And to Jim, my husband, who
believes that there is no end to my creativity.
~Holly
And to think it started with a newspaper clipping...
Jim & I met in 2002 while working at our last job together.
I did photography and graphic design internally for an insurance company using my degree from
Sage Collage of Albany. Primarily covering event and publication/media photography, as well as
employee studio photos and designed their in-house publication. Jim's job at the time was
setting up the sound system for the events, so when I went for test shots, we'd see each other.
Time past and we started seeing each other beyond work. Like many big companies, within a
year, both our job titles changed and it became "just another paycheck."
It wasn't long before I decided to venture out beyond my work to do more with my creativity.
The first wedding I covered was for free. My friend needed a photographer for a family member's
wedding and I decided to try it out. With barely any experience as a wedding photographer,
besides being a guest at one, I said yes. At the time I only did 35mm and gave all 10 rolls of film to
the bride and groom at the end of their day.
I still to this day, never saw the first wedding I captured.
Jim & I met in 2002 while working at our last job together.
I did photography and graphic design internally for an insurance company using my degree from
Sage Collage of Albany. Primarily covering event and publication/media photography, as well as
employee studio photos and designed their in-house publication. Jim's job at the time was
setting up the sound system for the events, so when I went for test shots, we'd see each other.
Time past and we started seeing each other beyond work. Like many big companies, within a
year, both our job titles changed and it became "just another paycheck."
It wasn't long before I decided to venture out beyond my work to do more with my creativity.
The first wedding I covered was for free. My friend needed a photographer for a family member's
wedding and I decided to try it out. With barely any experience as a wedding photographer,
besides being a guest at one, I said yes. At the time I only did 35mm and gave all 10 rolls of film to
the bride and groom at the end of their day.
I still to this day, never saw the first wedding I captured.