[ by David M ]

Rings. Wedding bands. They symbolize belonging, unity, trust, love with no end. They are probably one of the strongest tokens associated with the very idea of marriage, a sign of the unbreakable vows. Most of the time they are also an important detail for the photographer. Creating a ‘special’ image of the rings for each couple is a challenging task. Inspiration can come from almost anything. Personally, I always try to talk to the bride or groom and ask what is their “thing”. That’s how I end up shooting the rings on baseballs:

…watermelons:

…hershey candy bars:

…and chestnuts:

Sometimes I get inspired by what is around me or what is going on around me at the time of shooting:

…and sometimes I look for the weirdest possible graphical element or illustration:

Whatever happens during the ring photography, dear grooms and best mens – please make sure you have them with you before you leave for the ceremony