Neil March 25th, 2008

Tammy and John’s wedding album custom designed by Neil Cowley.

Tammy and John’s wedding was held at the Genesee Country Museum and this natural organic album design flowed from their gorgeous event. Read the extended post below to see the full design and read Neil’s discussion of the design elements.
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• Charlotte NC , Liesl Cowley , Neil Cowley , North Carolina , Rochester New York , Wedding Albums , Where Art Lives
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Neil February 8th, 2008

how do the details that we shoot add up?

how sensitive are we while we are shooting?

Liesl was picking up on the eyes that Christine was giving her man during cocktails. If you care for someone, you know their moods during a party, you keep your eye on them, maybe you give them ‘eyes’ across the room to spice it up, maybe you keep tabs on whether they’re ready to go, maybe it’s the simple things that really show love, and maybe it’s these deeper more sensitive details that you’ll be able to cherish from your wedding photos when you hire a careful and sensitive artist like Liesl. It’s not an earth shattering picture, but it’s one that shows what your real-ationship looks like.

Maybe we need to go to the extra effort of helping you illustrate your feelings for your spouse, by facilitating time for you to find that special spot of being held by the one you love. As we earn your trust, you can give yourself over while we are working with you - and the magic is made.

Sometimes the photographer has to be the ‘bad guy’ and ask you to have a moment to yourselves on your wedding day!

Tomorrow I’m off to shoot an engagement session, and am asking myself and my clients the same question “what does your relationship look like?”

You can answer in the comments if you like - or wait until we ask you when we shoot your engagement session.

• Choosing a Photographer , Liesl Cowley , Neil Cowley , North Carolina , Photojournalist , Relationship , Thoughts
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liesl October 25th, 2007

A highly enjoyable part of my job is seeing all the “outtakes” from our shoots. Sometimes it can be pretty goofy! However it can also be very eye-opening. A lot of times, the outtakes SHOULD be the intakes, because they show the true personality of the people we have photographed.

Dan and Candace are a super mellow, easy to be around couple. Although they are both pretty chill, Candace has some kind of charismatic glow that is energizing to capture! I can see why Dan likes hanging around her so much!

So please excuse the “outtakes” I post, but I love the pictures of Candace laughing even more than the perfectly posed images!

Therefore, partake of the outtakes.

click below to see more fun with Dan & Candace!

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• Engagement Photos , Liesl Cowley , North Carolina , Portraits
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