My Rolling Stones of wedding photography

Hey Gang,

I get asked from time to time who's wedding work do I admire? That list is pretty, theirs just too many to name!  But at WPPI this year I got to meet some of the photographers who's work have moved me, shaped me and inspired to get better.  I get laughed at by my pals because wedding photography is my passion, I really do eat, sleep and think weddings all the time.  It drives Lez crazy!! *lol*.  So it was pretty surreal bumping into my Rock-Stars of our profession.  The thing that was so cool each and everyone fo them gave me their time which I still shake my head about considering their were over 10,000 attendees that wanted their time as well!  I would love to share my Rolling Stones with you!  I want to also thank my pal/roomie Jaime Roberts for taking all these photos, you rock bro!

 

I definitely recommend that you click on each persons name to see their work, they're all AMAZING!

 

This was our first night in Vegas and in the main hallway and I see Jerry Ghionis!  You have to understand Jerry has brings fashion to weddings, check out his site you'll know what I mean! So obvoiusly Jaime and I just hand to get a shot with him.

I was one of the lucky few that had a chance to attend Silvana Frammartino of Impulse Photography here in Toronto.  Silvanna was awarded the 16x20 Wedding Print of the year award in 2009!  She's one of the most gentle souls you'll ever meet.  Im here friend now! *proud smile* Also here is her close friend and AWESOME photography Judy Cormier of Elementz of Photo.  Judy is the leader in Boudoir Photography here in Canada.  I just love Judy!!

Now when it comes to Leica wedding photography everyone thinks of Riccis Valladares who's is so pure and raw!  I was at the Leica booth speaking to Linda who by the way is an absolute sweet heart!  I mentioned to here that I would one day love to meet Riccis as I have never seen him before.  She said let me introduce him to you, he's right here!  We spoke for a while talking about my new found Leica Love!

Im on the escalator and right behind me is no other than Jose Villa.  In the age of digital photography Jose has continued to shoot film and only film.  It says a lot when digital wedding photographers are having Jose cover their wedding! Looking at his work has inspired me to shoot a little bit of film again and Im having a blast!  Even though I dont look it was was super excited to get a shot with him! *lol* He also gave me some pointers for the Fuji stock I picked up! *wink*

And then there's Joe Buissink.  I have followed Joe's work right from the beginning when I first started shooting weddings.  Joe's work is beyond words and the phrase "a picture is worth..." would describe his work perfectly!  This will sound dumb but Lez and I have teared up looking at his work, you cant help but get pulled into the moment.  Its this man's work that has inspired me and I hope one day I will be able to move people just like Joe!

 

Comments

[michelle]

I have to tell you Bassem all of these photographers had some great work......but your work ranks right in there with them!!!! my fav next to yours of course was Joe Buissink......great eye, glad you got to meet them!

[Bassem]

Hey Michelle, your too kind! One day I hope to agree with you! *wink* Joe's work is so incredible, he truly does capture the essence of a person.