This is one of my favorite photographs because in a way it explains a story of why I find photography to be such a beautiful thing.

Sure it may sound cliché to say that pictures capture moments that will last forever.

It’s true. There is sentiment attached to photos for many reasons. It could be the time frame of the photo, the event itself, or even who took the photo.

Sentiment is always there.

This is a beautiful thing. We are fortunate enough to have the tools to forever keep moments, and share them with others. I always enjoy going through photos from those closest to me. Going through my grandpa’s photos and discovering this one was a pivotal moment in my appreciation for photography.

After we die the moments live on forever, and those closest to us can cherish them forever.

Thank you for this story grandpa.

When you work with less stuff, if forces you to work with what you got. You find new things, techniques with available light to make your photographs interesting. If I had a million gadgets, I’m more opt to be distracted from my own stuff. In other words my concentration on my stuff would cause a decrease in my observation of what’s going on around me. That’s what I’m hired to do; to capture what’s going on around me at a wedding. It’s two philosophies: I need lots of stuff to create images vs. using what’s available to tell the story of the wedding. I prefer to focus on what’s happening at the wedding.

Of course it is important to have some of the gadgets to make images possible that wouldn’t be otherwise. You can use your technology to improve the current situation or to further emphasize points of interest. For example, you might need flash to blast out a part of an image to embrace the less is more philosophy.

The phrase “less is more” has become somewhat cliche, but I tend to think of it as utilize what you got. And if what you got isn’t working, use your tools to better your situation. But don’t go using tools with no goal or purpose..

This isn’t a superior method for a basis of photographic style, it’s just what works for me. Some photographers are amazing with all the gadgets they have, producing unbelievable work. I’ve let go of that philosophy and figured out what works for me.

What do you think about this? I’d love to hear some people’s thoughts…

My photography professor taught me that what you leave out of the photograph is more important than what you put in it. This has been the biggest influence on my work. I’ve also learned that the best images are created when moments aren’t forced.

The combination of those two things are the basis for my photographic style. My goal is to produce images that are natural, but yet critical when it comes to the elements of photography.

It’s the basis of my “photographic eye.”

This is fascinating, because every composition photographed exists in the world. It’s the job of the photographer to reveal the way that they see the world.

I continue to work on my vision of the world to better share it with my clients. It’s rewarding to see the beauty in all of it, capture it, and then share it with everybody.

I look forward to getting to know your story, and hopefully sharing my vision of the beauty in all of it.

“Eric gives you amazing work and makes the experience so easy, as if you’ve known him for years!”

Tiffany, a recent client best summed up my profile as a photographer in that single compliment.

I focus on getting to know you, by creating an experience that is a much more personal and enjoyable than your local photography studio. We’ll have a blast, and make some awesome photos.

With this combination, the images come easy and a photo session never feels directionless. It’ll feel like were old friends from way back.

I have a strong interest in capturing and revealing the beauty in the way things naturally happen.
I appreciate art in any form. Photography, painting, music, design, it’s all amazing to me. Self expression through these mediums is awesome.

If you enjoy my photography, then let’s work together to create something great.

I’m based out of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and have photographed weddings in many places. I’m ready to travel, and looking to expand my reach. So please get in touch.

This is a compilation of the images from my rotating slideshow on my website.

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