My first wedding!
Heyyy for those that’s don’t know I am Timeasha Bailey a Portrait Photographer based in Murphy, NC. Today we are talking about my first wedding in 2022!
While I was trying to build my portfolio Megean (bride above) had reached out to me wanting sessions. Our first session was a milk bath in my tiny 2-bedroom apartment. I'm sure the ladies that had them done were like whaaaaat in the world lol. I was around six- seven months pregnant taking pictures in my little tub, they are all incredibly beautiful I was just very new to photography needing some education. So, after that monstrosity I did another model call and Megean booked with me again. She is so fun to work with and absolutely stunning.
The message
One day Megean messaged me asking if I could photograph her wedding, at first, I was like "mmmm idk I'm not that experienced, especially with weddings". Obviously, I took the pictures for her and I am so glad I did. after that day I knew I wanted to be a wedding photographer.
The Big Day
I arrived at the house with my rebel t7 and best clothes on I was in true business form. No business cards, such a shame (inside tip: GET BUSINESS CARDS), I walked around the backyard/venue and it was BEAUTIFUL. I thought "how am I even going to do this". All the YouTube in the world was not enough to prepare my nerves. So, I go back in to the house and start getting ready photos, the rooms were dim and florescent lit. If you're a photographer, you feel my pain lol. I spent most the time with Megean and her bridesmaids just getting detail shots and getting ready candid's.
During the ceremony, I was there taking photos, but I was nervous to get in the aisle, nervous that people were looking at me, nervous just because. I'm now barefoot so that I can move around quickly and get every shot possible for my skill level. Wardrobe is important I didn't have on proper shoes to be standing for a long period of time and my professionalism suffered because of it. I should have made sure you I looked professional while also being comfortable. Weddings are long and intense day for a photographer, and you don't want to be hurting. After the ceremony I got family shots and a special moment with Megean her youngest son, he was breastfed so with her permission I got some photos of her feeding him. Which is just amazing to me I was also breast feeding my son at the time, so that created even more of a connection between us.
In conclusion
I learned how important wedding photography is and why being educated is extremely necessary. It was 100% my responsibility to make sure they had a wedding gallery full of things that meant the most to the Bride, Groom and their families. This isn't just a point and shoot profession this, this is art. Story telling in a way you don't have to use words. I am so grateful for the people that once have, and continue to trust in me and my skills, expertise, and dream of being a photographer. They have really helped me become the photographer I am today and are the reason I keep pushing forward with my dreams.
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