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Bride Decides To Be Her Own Wedding Photographer And The Result Is Better Than Most Wedding Photos
Tallinn-based photographer Liisa Luts and her husband decided to do something unusual for their wedding on August 28th. The couple, who run a small photography and videography company, agreed that Liisa would take their wedding photos, using a mirror when necessary. Everyone was surprised by the result.
“I just felt that I want something different, not those posed beauty shots and not that post-processed glamorous photo gallery,” Luts told PetaPixel. “With all respect to the wedding photographers, I just wanted something more ‘us’…And what could be more real than me taking the photos myself…?”
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DalmoniaRognean 9 years ago
I am sure. The most wedding photos are horrible. It is very very hard to find a really good wedding photographer. But this photos are wonderful! Really artistic!
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KharySimmonds 9 years ago
I agree, that one is just perfect,, she summarized the whole story so perfectly, sharing the journey with us, makes me feel as though i was there,, haha
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automidori 9 years ago
Of course it is! Although not all of them. "Liisa would take their wedding photos." Liisa was the bride. If a bride takes pictures of HER wedding, what do you call that?
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LuTaruSaari 9 years ago
Better or not, it is original and intimate, suitable for time we are living in. I renmember time when there was no 'wedding photographers' one of the guests would just take a group photo of all the people or just few important ceremony details. Afret all, it's their wedding and they can do whatever they like.
AnnHerring 9 years ago
I love them. I don't think the idea is for everyone but I think they are great.
Marek Bari 8 years ago
How is this better?It is just good enough and still great way to store their memories, sometimes you do not need "perfect" photos because it tells the story with its "imperfection" and some people value that more...but definitely not so amazing.
GracelleRhea 8 years ago
This is cute, yes, that's true. Pretty nice, really. But I don't think it's really better than 'most' wedding photographers.
Diandra“MistressDidi”Blackthorn 9 years ago
If the couple is happy, I'm happy for them! It's THEIR wedding. The photos look great and capture the mood perfectly.
llbuccola 9 years ago
As a photographer. I love these. As a bride, I'd have considered it, but I don't alway want the camera in the image. Also, not all photographers enjoy shooting the over-posed and over-processed stuff. I love my work to be natural, and that's why I love the natural beauty of her images.
IreneRussak 9 years ago
These are made with analog camera not phone as you can see from the mirror shots.
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CassiaGordon 9 years ago
These were all wonderful in their candidness. I'm getting married on September 26th (a week from now as I type this) so the shot of his hand with his ring on it and the last shot both brought me to happy tears. Thank you for sharing these!
Angie Cates 8 years ago
It's better than most wedding photos because it's what they wanted. No same old photos and no 6,000.00 bill. And it's WHAT she wanted so that's all that counts. If your hating on them then your just a d**k for thinking your way would be better. So be careful not to be a d**k.
KatherineKo 8 years ago
I am a newbie. I have been reading blogs and experiementing with my camera different tricks to capture great images. A professional photographer introduced me to Trick Photography and Special Effects E-Book + Video Course. It helped me developed stunning shots and provides a lot of tricks and tips. It's very enjoyable to read. You can check this site http://bestdigitalcameraoutlet.com/photographytricks/ for more information. Hope this helps.
MelindaLeonie 9 years ago
They look artistic but instagram type of artistic. Some of the photo makes it seems that the marriage is unhappy one. First photo shows no emotional connection between the bride and the groom. Third one shows the groom did not really looking forward for this wedding. Tenth photos makes the officiant looks like an executioner (marriage is a death sentence for her?)
RachelPowell 9 years ago
To be perfectly honest, I get the impression that the bride doesn't like her own face. In most of the shots, her face is hidden behind the camera or her hands. Why?
RachelPowell 9 years ago
I enjoyed these photos, but I'm sad I didn't get to see more candid photos of the bride because she was busy taking all of the photos herself. Not to belittle the work you've done here. It's still good. :)
ElenaSilviaSperandio 9 years ago
some pics are good, some others are very bad. It's hard to find a really good wedding photographer but it is not impossible... Here are some good pictures by Federica Pace...http://www.italianlakeswedding.com/blog/lake-como-weddings/star-wars-ceremony-at-villa-balbianello/
MarkFlower 9 years ago
It is questionable to call these photos better than most wedding photos, at least in a country where wedding photography is a thriving business. I would definitely call these photos unique with a great sense of storytelling. Nevertheless, they're good photos.
PeterLedoux 9 years ago
Interesting, but not a great idea. I can understand a budget, my mother took most of mine.
Sonia.Alexandra 9 years ago
These photos are better than the most wedding pictures. They are so natural, so full of passion and I can only congratulate you for it. Simply awesome! ;)
PauletteRawlins 9 years ago
I wonder whose wedding photos these were better than? They should get compensation!!!
LottieHarris 9 years ago
Different. (Maybe their friends have a few more orthodox pics to share.)
TammyRubicat 9 years ago
These are beautiful, heartfelt, timeless photos. I love how intimate they feel, and I love the use of ambient light. They feel both somber and ecstatic - she did an amazing job capturing the moments that meant the most to her and her new husband. Bravo!
KTPinto 9 years ago
I don't find these to be better than most wedding photos. The big problem about selfies that I have is that the person is so into taking the picture, they're not living in the moment. A bride not living in the moment of her wedding (like the one when she's hugging someone and is more into taking the picture) is rather sad to me.
JoyfulSunrise 9 years ago
Unique ~ more emotion and mood ~ captures memories best ~ Great idea ~
DebMartinKnaff 9 years ago
These are so intimate, so precious. All the Negative Nellies can keep their generic professional photos where the poses are all the same. I think these will bring feelings of a pure love for this couple for many years.
AmaranthimTalon 9 years ago
While sweet and representative of them, as she states, to me, they are not representative of what wedding photos should be. Then again - I am not here. Myself I say- meh. But I do like the last pic.
ChristianClavadetscher 9 years ago
quality does not matter anymore. important is just to be hipster today... this post is just c**p, sorry...
LewisLorton 9 years ago
Sorry, these are not 'better than most wedding photgraphers.' Being 'real' is not necessarily good. The exposure and white balance is far off in virtually every one shown. It is possible to be real and spontaneous and actually well exposed and composed so that viewers see through the framae into the reality of the picture.
LorraAllen 9 years ago
these photos are beautiful!!! my favorite is the couple driving with the top down
ThomasNorris 9 years ago
Tis will mean more to them in later years; and it saved them a ton of money...
RhondaLynn 9 years ago
I don't think these are very good. My 11 year old could of done better.
TinyDynamine 9 years ago
I got the usual reaction when looking at the photos of someone I don't know - indifference. Fine for them and their friends, etc. but keep it to yourselves.
JeanneTheisen 9 years ago
ok., but why is he wearing his ring on his right hand!? (Car picture)...couldn't help but notice. Beautiful and humble. Still think it would have been better if someone else took some photos, even a friend.......
JennieRenaudo 9 years ago
I like it. She gets to remember the day the way she experienced it, not the way a photographer saw it.
SuzetteAnthony 9 years ago
Loved it! It said what you wanted. I loved the one with the two children. The people behind with smiles showed a happy time.
JimFrees 9 years ago
As a professional wedding photographer myself, I think it was a really stupid idea. REALLY stupid. Twenty years from now, are THOSE the photos they're going to show to their children and grandchildren ? If it's true that the attorney who represents himself has a fool for an attorney, then the same is true for these folks. Were they just cheap or wanted to be published on Bored Panda ? Probably both, notwithstanding the foolishness of it. And the photos are c**p to boot; real photographers don't use cell phones or shoot one-handed with amateur gear. ARRRRRRRRGH !
JimFrees 9 years ago
As a wedding photographer myself, I think it was a really stupid, insensitive idea. If it's true that an attorney who represents himself has a fool for an attorney, then the same could be said for a photographer. Were they being cheap or just wanted to be seen on Bored Panda ? Probably both, but foolish notwithstanding. ARRRRRGH !
KTTrondsen 9 years ago
uh, not really.... she took some neat photo's but not nearly enough, no proper portraits etc. What a shame
DalmoniaRognean 9 years ago
I am sure. The most wedding photos are horrible. It is very very hard to find a really good wedding photographer. But this photos are wonderful! Really artistic!
Load More Replies... KharySimmonds 9 years ago
I agree, that one is just perfect,, she summarized the whole story so perfectly, sharing the journey with us, makes me feel as though i was there,, haha
Load More Replies... automidori 9 years ago
Of course it is! Although not all of them. "Liisa would take their wedding photos." Liisa was the bride. If a bride takes pictures of HER wedding, what do you call that?
Load More Replies... LuTaruSaari 9 years ago
Better or not, it is original and intimate, suitable for time we are living in. I renmember time when there was no 'wedding photographers' one of the guests would just take a group photo of all the people or just few important ceremony details. Afret all, it's their wedding and they can do whatever they like.
AnnHerring 9 years ago
I love them. I don't think the idea is for everyone but I think they are great.
Marek Bari 8 years ago
How is this better?It is just good enough and still great way to store their memories, sometimes you do not need "perfect" photos because it tells the story with its "imperfection" and some people value that more...but definitely not so amazing.
GracelleRhea 8 years ago
This is cute, yes, that's true. Pretty nice, really. But I don't think it's really better than 'most' wedding photographers.
Diandra“MistressDidi”Blackthorn 9 years ago
If the couple is happy, I'm happy for them! It's THEIR wedding. The photos look great and capture the mood perfectly.
llbuccola 9 years ago
As a photographer. I love these. As a bride, I'd have considered it, but I don't alway want the camera in the image. Also, not all photographers enjoy shooting the over-posed and over-processed stuff. I love my work to be natural, and that's why I love the natural beauty of her images.
IreneRussak 9 years ago
These are made with analog camera not phone as you can see from the mirror shots.
Load More Replies... CassiaGordon 9 years ago
These were all wonderful in their candidness. I'm getting married on September 26th (a week from now as I type this) so the shot of his hand with his ring on it and the last shot both brought me to happy tears. Thank you for sharing these!
Angie Cates 8 years ago
It's better than most wedding photos because it's what they wanted. No same old photos and no 6,000.00 bill. And it's WHAT she wanted so that's all that counts. If your hating on them then your just a d**k for thinking your way would be better. So be careful not to be a d**k.
KatherineKo 8 years ago
I am a newbie. I have been reading blogs and experiementing with my camera different tricks to capture great images. A professional photographer introduced me to Trick Photography and Special Effects E-Book + Video Course. It helped me developed stunning shots and provides a lot of tricks and tips. It's very enjoyable to read. You can check this site http://bestdigitalcameraoutlet.com/photographytricks/ for more information. Hope this helps.
MelindaLeonie 9 years ago
They look artistic but instagram type of artistic. Some of the photo makes it seems that the marriage is unhappy one. First photo shows no emotional connection between the bride and the groom. Third one shows the groom did not really looking forward for this wedding. Tenth photos makes the officiant looks like an executioner (marriage is a death sentence for her?)
RachelPowell 9 years ago
To be perfectly honest, I get the impression that the bride doesn't like her own face. In most of the shots, her face is hidden behind the camera or her hands. Why?
RachelPowell 9 years ago
I enjoyed these photos, but I'm sad I didn't get to see more candid photos of the bride because she was busy taking all of the photos herself. Not to belittle the work you've done here. It's still good. :)
ElenaSilviaSperandio 9 years ago
some pics are good, some others are very bad. It's hard to find a really good wedding photographer but it is not impossible... Here are some good pictures by Federica Pace...http://www.italianlakeswedding.com/blog/lake-como-weddings/star-wars-ceremony-at-villa-balbianello/
MarkFlower 9 years ago
It is questionable to call these photos better than most wedding photos, at least in a country where wedding photography is a thriving business. I would definitely call these photos unique with a great sense of storytelling. Nevertheless, they're good photos.
PeterLedoux 9 years ago
Interesting, but not a great idea. I can understand a budget, my mother took most of mine.
Sonia.Alexandra 9 years ago
These photos are better than the most wedding pictures. They are so natural, so full of passion and I can only congratulate you for it. Simply awesome! ;)
PauletteRawlins 9 years ago
I wonder whose wedding photos these were better than? They should get compensation!!!
LottieHarris 9 years ago
Different. (Maybe their friends have a few more orthodox pics to share.)
TammyRubicat 9 years ago
These are beautiful, heartfelt, timeless photos. I love how intimate they feel, and I love the use of ambient light. They feel both somber and ecstatic - she did an amazing job capturing the moments that meant the most to her and her new husband. Bravo!
KTPinto 9 years ago
I don't find these to be better than most wedding photos. The big problem about selfies that I have is that the person is so into taking the picture, they're not living in the moment. A bride not living in the moment of her wedding (like the one when she's hugging someone and is more into taking the picture) is rather sad to me.
JoyfulSunrise 9 years ago
Unique ~ more emotion and mood ~ captures memories best ~ Great idea ~
DebMartinKnaff 9 years ago
These are so intimate, so precious. All the Negative Nellies can keep their generic professional photos where the poses are all the same. I think these will bring feelings of a pure love for this couple for many years.
AmaranthimTalon 9 years ago
While sweet and representative of them, as she states, to me, they are not representative of what wedding photos should be. Then again - I am not here. Myself I say- meh. But I do like the last pic.
ChristianClavadetscher 9 years ago
quality does not matter anymore. important is just to be hipster today... this post is just c**p, sorry...
LewisLorton 9 years ago
Sorry, these are not 'better than most wedding photgraphers.' Being 'real' is not necessarily good. The exposure and white balance is far off in virtually every one shown. It is possible to be real and spontaneous and actually well exposed and composed so that viewers see through the framae into the reality of the picture.
LorraAllen 9 years ago
these photos are beautiful!!! my favorite is the couple driving with the top down
ThomasNorris 9 years ago
Tis will mean more to them in later years; and it saved them a ton of money...
RhondaLynn 9 years ago
I don't think these are very good. My 11 year old could of done better.
TinyDynamine 9 years ago
I got the usual reaction when looking at the photos of someone I don't know - indifference. Fine for them and their friends, etc. but keep it to yourselves.
JeanneTheisen 9 years ago
ok., but why is he wearing his ring on his right hand!? (Car picture)...couldn't help but notice. Beautiful and humble. Still think it would have been better if someone else took some photos, even a friend.......
JennieRenaudo 9 years ago
I like it. She gets to remember the day the way she experienced it, not the way a photographer saw it.
SuzetteAnthony 9 years ago
Loved it! It said what you wanted. I loved the one with the two children. The people behind with smiles showed a happy time.
JimFrees 9 years ago
As a professional wedding photographer myself, I think it was a really stupid idea. REALLY stupid. Twenty years from now, are THOSE the photos they're going to show to their children and grandchildren ? If it's true that the attorney who represents himself has a fool for an attorney, then the same is true for these folks. Were they just cheap or wanted to be published on Bored Panda ? Probably both, notwithstanding the foolishness of it. And the photos are c**p to boot; real photographers don't use cell phones or shoot one-handed with amateur gear. ARRRRRRRRGH !
JimFrees 9 years ago
As a wedding photographer myself, I think it was a really stupid, insensitive idea. If it's true that an attorney who represents himself has a fool for an attorney, then the same could be said for a photographer. Were they being cheap or just wanted to be seen on Bored Panda ? Probably both, but foolish notwithstanding. ARRRRRGH !
KTTrondsen 9 years ago
uh, not really.... she took some neat photo's but not nearly enough, no proper portraits etc. What a shame
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