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Excerpt: Now, not only could he tell friends and family about the circumstances of his engagement, he could show them, too, thanks to a candid shot of the proposal. Whether inspired by tenderhearted sentiment, the desire to record history in the making or something more narcissistic, some marriage-minded men are remaking one of humanity’s most private moments into one that can be instantly shared with family, friends and even, thanks to the Internet, virtual strangers. They are conspiring with photographers who, with all the stealth of covert operatives, lurk in crowds, behind bushes and in the darkened recesses of restaurants to capture the delighted, unposed reaction of the fiancée-in-the-making… The idea dovetails with the current trend toward photojournalistic realism in wedding photography. In recent years the intimacies of a wedding day — a glimpse of the bride as she dons her underpinnings, the stolen mash session between the newlyweds when the guests aren’t looking — have become increasingly fair game. Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/20/fashion/20proposal.html?ref=fashion-------------------------------------------------------------
Excerpt: Wedding photography is not just big business these days—it’s also a wellspring of creativity. For the third year in a row, American Photo set out to find the most inventive and accomplished wedding photographers working today. We’re happy to report that this year’s Top Ten list shows boundary-breaking innovations… This year’s winners come from throughout North America, but you could hardly call these photographers regional. Almost all rely on the web for much of their business, which comes from all over the world. Many of the names on the list have backgrounds (and side businesses) in other areas of photography, such as photojournalism, fine art, and travel work. While each is firmly established in the field, no less than half of them started their wedding-photo businesses within the past four or five years—about the time it takes to complete a rigorous course of higher education. As you can see from their portfolio slideshows, they all share a blend of technical skill and aesthetic innovation. A few specialize in the kind of “wedding photojournalism” that has been a popular staple in recent years; others create iwork with the look of sleek fashion and travel photography. These days, it seems, more and more brides want to look like they just stepped out of the pages of a magazine. Source: http://www.popphoto.com/Features/Top-10-Wedding-Photographers-of-2009-------------------------------------------------------------Excerpt: Allusion Photography and Design of Shorewood has been named Best of The Best for photography studios in the Midwest area by The Knot. "All of our photographers work very hard to make every photo have a personal touch. Not something simple, but something that can be remembered for years to come. To win this award meant the world to us. There are so many other studios with wonderful work, I was grateful Allusion was chosen as one of The Best in the Midwest. It really shows how much we are appreciated, and makes me ecstatic that our work stands out above the rest," said owner Sherry Adlington… What sets Allusion apart from the rest is its boutique-style photography. This style offers many features from traditional portraits to storybook settings with eye-popping graphics. "Allusion's goal is to create not a photo, but a piece of art that leaves you cherishing your portrait for years to come," said Adlington. Source: http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/heraldnews/news/southwest/1523879,4_6_JO13_SWALLUSION_S1.article
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