So in my quest to find good blog topics I have decided to start a new series – Photographer’s Pick. My plan is to pick my favorite photo from each shoot I do. This photo will most likely not be the best photo of the subjects, or maybe of the shoot, but it will be the photo I like best or have the best memories of. My hope for this series is to give you a chance to get to know me better, both as a person and as a photographer.

And the first photo is….

I love this shot from Dan and Amber’s engagement photos because I am grow up in the county as a farm kid. It feels like a long time since I was on the farm as a lot has changed for me since then (wow, tons now that I think about that…). I have many good memories of growing up on the farm (waking up to do chores is not one of them, mornings and I do not mix if I have the choice) and walks through a field on a cold fall day around sunset are some of them. In this photo I just love the way the sun cuts through the wispy winter clouds and catches the tops of the corn stubble rows. It feels warm and cold at the same time, just as those walks did when I was on the farm.

I also like the memories this photo has for Dan and Amber. We shot these photos at Dan’s grandparent’s farm in rural Wisconsin. He has fond memories of his visits there growing up. As a couple they have had some good escapes from the family during holiday visits with a walk through the back field and I hope this photo brings them a smile with those memories.

There you have it, my first of this planned series. What do you think, should I keep it up? What types of things would you like to know about why I like certain photos? Is there one of my past photo shoots that would like to know my pick of?

If there is a smile to compete with the ones I get from a bride, it is that of a baby and their parents. Kelly and Ryan (of reshoot fame) have me take some hospital shots of their new baby Elliot and I stopped by their place to take some home shots. You can see all the photos in the gallery, or enjoy the highlights below.

One of my favorite shots of all time.

A little color!

If you stopped by the booth, THANKS. I hope you enjoyed talking with Lindsay, Melissa (the two lovely past brides that where there showing off their wedding albums) or myself and taking a look at the photos and albums we had on display. If you filled out a “more information card” you will be getting an email the middle of this coming week. If you did not fill out a card or you would like to get a hold of us sooner to set up a time to meet you can send us an email from the contact page. I would suggest you stop by the client galleries section and take a look at some of my recent weddings, start to finish (you can also see all of Melissa’s wedding and all of Lindsay’s wedding). You can also check us out at our Facebook page.