Sneak peak from the Iris and David’s wedding that I was a second shooter for in May. Check back for the whole set!
A few weeks before heading down to Southern California for a short trip, I booked a wedding for the end of summer with Savina and Carl. Since Alyssa and I were going to be down in L.A. anyways it was a perfect opportunity for us to meet them for the first time and get to know them a little better. Savina and Carl recently moved down to Los Angeles but both went to college at UC Berkeley where they met each other. The rest as they say, is history…The engagement shoot was a lot of fun and the weather was perfect. We had a great time exploring all the amazing places to shoot at the Walt Disney Concert Hall and finally getting to visit the lamp post installation at the LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art). Only a few more months and we’ll be shooting their big day!
Anyone who is around Claudia and Ross can tell that they were meant for each other. This was my second meeting with them and it might sound cliche, but they really do bring out the best in each other. For their engagement photos we took a trip over to San Francisco and visited some classic landmarks. We started at the Palace of Fine Arts where the late afternoon sun brought in golden rays to light up the towering structures. Heading just down the road the Golden Gate Bridge was the next stop where we came across a perfect lookout point and luckily the fog hadn’t rolled in yet. After that we made it over to Ocean Beach just in time for the sunset and a few photos before it got too cold. On the way back to the East Bay we stopped downtown at Yerba Buena Center and found an awesome location with some nice colors. My assistant Lee and I had a great time hanging out with Claudia and Ross and getting to know them better. I can’t wait to shoot their wedding in August!
On May 27th I was out at Wente Vinyard in Livermore, CA second shooting for Shannon Purcell Photography at Catherine & Steve’s wedding. The photos are just about ready and I can’t wait to get them up on the site!
June 27, 2012 - 8:27 pm
Scott, it was so great to have you there second shooting with me at Catherine & Steve’s wedding. I think you’re a great photographer and will do really well!
It feels good to be back…so whats new with me? I have recently decided to add weddings/engagements to my photography expertise. For you it might not sound like a big deal, but for me its a potentially huge photo-lifestyle and career move.
When I first began my photography career I shot sports, editorials, sports, portraits, sportraits, sports, sports, products, sports, and sports. I was so set on shooting sports that I never even entertained the idea of shooting a wedding. Now that I’m working an 8-5 job every day, I feel like I am becoming stagnant as a photographer. By “stagnant” I mean that I haven’t felt the progression and adaptability that I’ve come accustomed to while shooting sports. At work I shoot products in a studio which is often a learning experience in its own right, but it leaves me wanting more. I miss capturing stories, emotions, expressions, peak action, and defining moments. I love to build relationships with subjects/clients, learn about them, and tell their story. I’ve wanted a new challenge, something that I’m passionate about, and a skill that I can develop. I’ve come to realize that so much of what I love about shooting sports can carry over directly to wedding photography. So after turning down around 25 wedding photography requests over the past few years I am officially refocusing towards shooting weddings.
So I’m going to shoot weddings. Great! Now what…well it doesn’t happen over night. I need experience, a portfolio, clients, referrals, and a ton of other important stuff.
I’ve already shot 3 engagement sessions, am second shooting two weddings this weekend, and have 4 weddings booked for fall 2012 and early 2013. My experience and portfolio are on the way and will continue to grow as quick as I can book new gigs. If you have recently gotten engaged or know somebody who has gotten engaged then please contact me for a consultation. I am also looking for work as a second shooter/assistant while I build my portfolio so if you know other wedding photographers (ideally in the SF/Bay Area) please forward me their contact info.
I’m also working on a new site, focused towards my wedding photography while still showcasing my full array of strengths in sports, portraits, commercial, and video/multimedia. If anybody has experience with branding and would be open to a conversation then please contact me as I have a few questions.
My only official business name “Scaughty Photography” was in the Ultimate Frisbee niche. I also unofficially labeled some of my non-ultimate photos under “Scott Roeder Photography” and “Scott Roeder Productions”. I plan to choose one OFFICIAL business name and rebrand myself with a focus on wedding photography. “Scaughty Photography” has worked for me but would like something a little more serious/professional and am leaning towards “Scott Roeder Photography” right now. My main focus is photos but does it seem appropriate even if I do some video work as well? Please vote below for your favorite. Comments and feedback are always appreciated!
Here is a preview of the first few engagements I shot in the past month.
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I planned a trip to Tahoe for this weekend about three months ago. I assumed that there would be snow like usual….and it turns out that this is the driest year since snow records have been kept. Its sunny but still chilly. Our first day up we went for a small hike since our Heavenly passes are blocked out today for MLK Day weekend. It’s weird to be up here right now because it doesn’t even feel like winter. There is absolutely no snow on the ground and the skies are completely clear. And people say rain is depressing….
I brought up my Canon 5D mkii and Fuji X10 but didn’t realize that I forgot my CF cards in my other camera bag with my 1D back at home because I was using that this past week. So this weekend is a good chance for me to get a little more familiar with my Fuji X10. This weekend is also a good chance for me to think long and hard about selling all my Canon equipment and switching back to Nikon for the D4. Ever since I sold my D3 and picked Canon back up I have consistently been frustrated by little things here and there. Don’t get me wrong, Canon makes great equipment, but for me it comes down to what feels better in my hand and what is more intuitive to use. Nikon won me over with the D3 and from what I hear the D4 (minus the price) wont fail to impress either.
Enjoy the photos!
Still playing around with some processing techniques.
Here is the first time I’ve attempted tilt-shift processing in Lightroom. I think it turned out decent but I think I can do a little better.
And this is my first infrared processing. The branches on the right are not branches…they are the roots from a toppled tree.
Watch out for Big Foot.
