Through the Lens of a Wedding Photographer
Beyond the Technical Talent of Taking Pictures, These Santa Barbara Shutterbugs Do Much More
By Shannon Brooks | February 17, 2022
Wedding photographers play an integral role in the big day — one that goes far beyond capturing images destined to live on as generational heirlooms.
Wedding photography is a very specific craft, as I learned through interviewing four accomplished wedding photographers who call Santa Barbara home. For Jen Huang Bogan, Jess Fairchild, David Mendoza, and James Witty, the job is much more than photography. They become trusted confidants and creative directors, advising on everything from what to wear for engagement shoots and bridal party dress colors to recommending vendors and venues and sharing the pros and cons of opting for a “first look” shoot.
And then there’s the weighty responsibility of documenting one of the most important days in a couple’s life. Beyond artistic and technical talent, it takes a certain intuitive, empathetic personality to thrive in the field of wedding photography. Each photographer emphasized how closely they work with their couples and the significant level of communication it entails.
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