I have been a photographer for going on 10 years now and I have to admit 2009 was probably the most inspiring year I have ever had. I had the opportunity to connect with photographers around the would, I was able to travel to Tuscany Italy (which was something that has been on my list of things to do FOREVER), and I met some of the most amazing clients who I keep in touch with pretty regular through email and Facebook. 2009 also marked the year that I was given the opportunity to speak on several occasions to other aspiring photographers and that alone gave me the most rewarding feeling. I think there is nothing like being recognized by your peers not just in photography but anything you do in life.
So, in going through some of my photos from last year, I decided to post a few of my favorites. There are many more but this post is already almost a month behind so I needed to kick it in gear and get it going
So here we go…
MY FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHY MOMENTS OF 2009
The first set of photos are of a wedding that I had the pleasure of shooting along with Michael Clark. It took place at The Oaks out on the Eastern shore of Maryland. This location also happened to be my favorite venue of 2009.
Ahhhhh beautiful Tuscany Italy, the perfect place for a wedding shoot. It was thousands of miles from home but it was so relaxing being in this environment. I love the Italian culture and the fact that the pace seemed much slower here, really allowed you to take everything in. I have to go back soon.
My first wedding of the year happened to be on New Years Day! I shot this wedding with my friend and fellow photographer Jeff Wilson. I simply love this image of the bride getting ready!
I photographed children on a few occasions in 2009. This first photo is one of my favorites for a couple of reasons. Her personality was so much fun!!! This also was the first time I had really used my 50mm f/ 1.4 lens and I just loved the results from it. This photo was actually the first photo shot that day. It set a pretty high standard for the rest of the shoot.
This was for an advertisement/promo.
Sometimes as a photographer, you just need to shoot for yourself! I was in downtown Washington DC to shoot for a client. After the shoot I was walking back to my truck and saw this rugby match. I thought it would be so much fun to shoot it, so I did! I was there about 30 minutes just practicing some different techniques. To me this image just shows the raw energy that these guys have playing this sport!
To all of the soldiers around the world who make the ultimate sacrifice, I and the rest of the Clark Bailey team thank you so much for all of your efforts. You truly are heroes for doing something that most don’t have the courage or fortitude to do themselves!
This was at an outdoor exhibit down on the mall in Washington DC.
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