David’s earlier post about “how come you don’t call yourself a photojournalist”  is great!  I am similar in I don’t consider myself a pure photojournalist photographer,  but I find it amusing that some photographers I have met over time DO call them photojournalists yet they do more posing then me.   So getting ready, ceremony and reception – I have a Photojournalist attitude.. shooting as it happens

However I love playing with light..   capturing moments and having a good time at weddings.  Is that so wrong?

The following images were all taken at the Grand Colonial in Hampton NJ.

Josh

www.joshlynn.com

By Steve Burns

The phone rings and the words you hear are, “Help me, please.”

The Group of 10 was founded in part as a support group of friends, for friends.  All of the members are friends whom happen to be independent photographers, and all of whom are very active in the wedding photography industry.

We’ve been a support to each other so as to bounce creative ideas off of each other, act as a sounding board for each other,  and get honest feed back from each other.  We support each other in our marketing and creative endeavors.

Most importantly though, we are there for each other in times of need.

There have been times, and I’m sure there will be others, when we have loaned each other significant equipment in emergencies. We have taken on the role of “highly qualified responsible” second photographers for the other’s wedding coverage’s.  And most significantly we are willing, if available, to step in for one another as the principal photographer doing the other’s wedding coverage should an emergency arise.

As a bride, you invest heavily in your wedding day, and you should be aware that we are there to support not only each other,  but to support you as well.

So in times of need, who are you going to call?  ( Hint: Call your friends, they are your best back up. )

Bellow are some images I’ve created for others, and I thank you all for the oppertunity to work with you!

For George Weir…

For Neil van Niekerk…

For David Mielcarek…

For Berit Bizjak…

Steve Burns

By Steve Burns

There have been times when on the bottom of the Groom’s shoes the words “Help Me!” have been written by one of his groom’s men.   Instead on the bottom of Erica’s shoes were the words “Together, Kisses, You & Me, Passion, Love, Inspire, Fun, Us, Blessed, Happy.”  These words described exactly the personality of the couple and the character of their wedding day.

Erica and Aaron were married at the wonderfully intimate Olde Mill Inn in Basking Ridge, NJ this past Sunday.  It was a small intimate gathering of friends and family.  Many thanks go out to John Leitz there for providing us with a wonderful evening.

Small weddings, I find can be special.  They can be understated, elegant, intimate and sublime.  Their wedding was exactly that.   -Steve Burns-

Erica’s shoes, and her getting ready for their wedding ceremony.

Their wedding ceremony was made up solely of their desires and design.

Erica and Aaron enjoying an intimate dance.

Aaron’s father watching his son and new wife dance on into their night.