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Kristen Kidd Photography on Offbeat Bride

Joshua — Sat, 27 Feb 2016 18:52:58 +0000

Kristen Kidd Photography on Offbeat Bride

I’m really proud to be apart of the Offbeat Bride community. I recently came on board as a vendor and received my first inquiry. It’s great to be apart of a community that celebrates individuality and the truth that there are very few shoulds and should nots in life – doubly so in weddings.

The wedding industry exists in a world of shoulds. You must have this dress, that type of venue and etiquette dictates this and that. You should be a certain size and don’t forget perfect flowers, gifts, themes, and on and on. It’s all a crock of bologna and Offbeat Bride gets that. The only should is that you should be true to yourselves as a couple.

Offbeat celebrates the spectrum of couples and all the visions that come along with that spectrum of diversity. This is a liberating community to be a part of and I can’t wait to work with some amazing couples.

You can read all about my wedding photography by clicking the link above.

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Joshua — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 12:51:15 +0000

“Sorry We’re Closed” is one of my favorite moments in my 2015 wedding season and proof that organic moments in life (and weddings) are WAY better than anything staged.

JD is owner of the Manayunk novelty shop, Johnny Destructo’s Hero Complex (If you have not been, go!). He’s seen in the background of this image wearing a suit. Suits are not generally comic shop attire, but on this particular day he happened to be getting married. He chose his shop as his location to get ready due to its close proximity to their venue, Manayunk Brewing Company.

It was a warm day and given adrenaline and emotions, it gets pretty damn hot putting on a suit. So JD opened the door to the shop a bit, but left his “sorry we’re closed” sign up. As he quaffed his hair, snugged his tie and tied his bright red converse, in walks a patron. JD greeted him warmly as he adjusted his collar, inquiring about how the man was doing today. The man reciprocated and JD offered, “I’m good. I’m actually getting married today… in thirty minutes. So, we’re not open right now.” Despite offering this information, JD also kindly asked if there was anything specific he could help him find. The patron kept his eyes locked on the shelves of items and admitted that that was exciting… but do you have the newest edition of…? What followed was a 15 minute transaction in which JD, in his wedding day attire, assisted this new patron with finding just the right comic and discussing all the ins and outs and what have yous that two mutual comic fiends could possibly want to discuss in 15 minutes.

After ringing him up and sending the happy patron on his way, JD had just as enough time to make it to his wedding. Lesson? If you own a business on main street and plan to get ready for your wedding there, close the door and bring a fan. Or just be prepared to work on your wedding day and kindly greet customers, just like JD did. It’s a very specific lesson, I know.

If you’d like to see more of JD and Su-Shan’s outstanding wedding (Seriously, that wedding dress, though) check it out here: http://kristenkiddphoto.photoshelter.com/gallery/JD-Su-Shan/G0000DwsM0fLbTAk/C0000o7IduwUVW4U

If you’re like to see more of Kristen Kidd Photography weddings, then check me out here: http://vendors.offbeatbride.com/listing/kristen-kidd-photography

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Wedding Recap

Joshua — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 15:00:37 +0000

As I mentioned in my previous post, I shot over 21,500 images last year. It is exceedingly difficult to narrow that down to ten images. In choosing my favorites, I consider the ones that move me – no matter how many times I see them and no matter what the content is. I a moved on a visceral level each time they come across my screen. Sometimes the emotion is profound joy and other times I’m enthralled by capturing an honest moment – so honest that I know I’m peering directly into someone’s soul. The honor of receiving permission to capture a moment and glimpse into a soul (often a person I know very little about) is breath taking. I’m thankful for every opportunity.

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