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Winter.In Minnesota, we are far too familiar with the term and the adjectives that describe it and make you cringe and frown at the drop of a hat: frigid, baren, icy, cold...you get the picture.Nancy and Grady were married January 26th, Grady being a long-time friend from the band I used to shoot back in my early days as a photographer. Far from the usual couple that would want pictures of themselves on their wedding day, they requested to shoot with me not one week after, but two weeks before their wedding. I'm sure you're scratching your head as to why, and to be honest, I was too. But when Nancy explained the importance of spending their winter wedding indoors with all of their friends and family, it completely made sense to me.Two weeks before their wedding, in the dead of winter, we got together and I photographed them in their whole wedding attire. The entire shoot was effortless, and Nancy and Grady were ecstatic to have a couple hours together to let the thoughts of married life really sink in. Nancy eventually thanked me afterwards for giving her the time to calm her nerves before the big day. She explained that because I allowed them time to interact without any distraction with the big day looming, it made the whole process more real, meaningful, and surprisingly emotional.And their wedding turned out beautifully, regardless of the grey sky overhead. It was a blast and we only ventured outside only once. But that is just the way Nancy and Grady wanted it, and I swear the wedding felt that much more intimate as a result.Thank you Nancy and Grady, for trusting me with shooting these pictures for you, I had so much fun with you two through the whole process!To view more from their session, click here:
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When I shoot, I like to keep things relaxed and spontaneous. Last fall I made a couple of small purchases for some cameras that I have been needing for far too long. I've found that it's necessary for me to have some sort of camera with me, especially while I've been traveling and on-the-go the past half of the year. Since most of the cameras I use are too big to fit in my pocket easily, I purchased a few smaller point and shoot 35mm cameras, the Fuji Natura and Yashica t4.
I love the small compact cams not just for their surprisingly good image quality, but also for how unobtrusive they are. It's so easy and fun to just pull one out and take a photo instantly, and then have to wait forever to see it. That's where the fun is: the wait. Waiting to see photos for weeks, maybe even months later makes the shots seem that much more real, especially events and things that are sometimes easiest to forget. I've begun to post a lot of these on my Tumblr, so feel free to check that out, but here are a few from my rolls last fall.
Using these film cameras not only allows me to keep that spontaneity alive in my work, but also keeps me testing and training my eye to see differently. As a photographer, I think that's an important step in the creative process and extremely crucial to perfecting and improving your style. Expect more from my work from last year, as well as in the future.
Tanner Wolfe :
Awesome set of images. Really inspirational and encouraging to grab a small 35.
(03.02.11)
Laura Ivanova:
Cool shots Collin. I need to use my lil' cameras more often. Traveling light is always a plus too!
(03.21.11)
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Back in January, Breanne emailed me with the great honor of shooting her photos for her album cover and artwork. After working with Breanne for the first time back in June 2010, I was very eager to get to shoot her again. Her new music (which I have only heard a few tracks) has taken on a fresh, more mature sound while still retaining that genuinely happy feeling she so easily sings about. With a heavy tour schedule anticipated for this year with Owl City and many of her own shows planned in-between, make sure you don't miss out and hear this girl sing!I'm excited for the five song EP to launch May 3rd of this year. Here are a few images from the shoot, you can view more here:
Ari:
I LOVE THIS GIRL.
(02.22.11)
Ginger:
GORGEOUS. Nice work, Collin.
(02.22.11)
Marina:
she's so beautiful! These shots are amazing! One of the MANY reasons you're one of my favorite photographers :)
(02.22.11)
Anonymous:
she is perfection. bre, you are my hero! loves.
(02.22.11)
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One from their wedding in the Virgin Islands
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David.
(03.24.11)Just found you and realize you are from MN -- so am I! Beautiful work and so inspiring. Keep rockin it. Looking forward to seeing what you continue to produce. I really love your style.
(03.29.11)Wow - what a unique idea. I was scratching my head, too, but that makes so much sense! Kudos to them for doing what they wanted:)
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