After 3 years of dabbling in the ancient art form of yoga, I decided to take the plunge and sign myself up for teacher training. This means that I am committing one weekend each month for the next nine months to eat, sleep and breathe yoga. My first assignment: wake-up at the ungodly (or what some yogis say is the "godly") hour of 4 a.m. for 40 days straight to do yoga and meditation.
This doesn't mean that I will be giving up my beloved day job as a photographer, no way. It's my way of becoming an even more fortified, calmly-centered sharp shooter. If it's a scorching 108 degrees outside and I have a sweaty, cranky bridal party that needs photos taken, I'll handle it with grace and ease! I'll be more in tune with my inner voice and catch more candid moments, making the pictures more memorable.
Being a keen observer and a lover of celebrations, I've always felt confident providing my clients with a body of work that tells a story. Now with just one yoga weekend under my belt, I feel like I've already gained more insight, strength and focus for my next wedding and will be prepared for anything to happen.
There is a shift happening for us creative types, it's the realization that cultivating good health and a sense of well-being creates better art. Hopefully the days that you see a photographer bellied up to the bar throwing back a few with the bridal party are over. Not only is it unprofessional but it will throw off (contrary to popular belief) the photographer's acute senses and creative juices.
I know it sounds corny, but how your photographer nurtures their creative side can have an effect on the outcome of your photos. It all comes down to one thing: making sure they deliver photos you’ll cherish for years to come.
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