Hallmarks of a Gay-Friendly Wedding Photographer (1 of 3)

Written By Cindy Brown

#1 Sensitive and Understanding

 

The gay-friendly photographer is sensitive to the feelings of couples and under-standing of family dynamics at a wedding. A good indication of sensitivity in a wedding photographer is a portfolio that includes photographs that show he or she is able to make couples and family feel comfortable in front of the camera.

 

#2 Welcoming

 

The gay-friendly photographer is welcoming and affirming. He or she is excited about documenting the love you and your partner share and let’s you know it.  You should feel comfortable when you meet with the gay-friendly photographer, whether they are gay or straight. (Don’t judge a photographer by sexual orientation alone.)

Cindy Brown
I'm an Atlanta wedding photographer who takes soulful, quirky and honest photos ...

I'm also an adventurous traveler and all-round nerd. I love to hike with my beagle/cattle dog Roux and best friend/spouse.

I was born in Atlanta, moved around a lot--30 cities and 5 states--and then came back.

After graduating from the Art Institute of Atlanta, I took a job at asmall newspaper in south Georgia, where I photographedhospital teas, pecan farmers, and beauty queens.

I photographed a biker funeral, death penalty protests andTed Bundy while interning with the Associated Press.

While a photographer for two dailies in Florida, I photographed Ronald Reagan, a train derailment and the dedication of a screened-in porch.

An unexpected life turn took me to Vermont where I fell in love with Bernie Sanders and on to Indiana, where I edited photos for a major daily, and nerded out getting a master’s and PhD.

After teaching photojournalism at colleges and universities in Florida, Indiana and Mississippi, I returned to Atlanta to earn myfifth degree--a Master's of Divinity.

My passion for storytelling with my camera and my interest in religious diversity led my to the field of wedding photojournalism.

I have documented weddings large and small, Unitarian and Pagan, indoors and out, Christian and Muslim, in backyards and in churches. The most exotic wedding I have photographed took place in Mexico and was officiated by aMayan shaman.

When I'm not photographing weddings, portraits or corporate events, I work on personal photo projects, visit friends in amemory-care home, and volunteer at a recovery center.

http://www.samesexweddingphotographers.com
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