Having spent five years as a newspaper photographer, he moved to wedding photography in 2005. Since then he has photographed weddings full time, travelling a lot, teaching workshops and falling in love with colour photography. He is constantly pushing the envelope of wedding photography to the next level, and was awarded the prestigious Photographer of the Year award in 2016 by the Wedding Photojournalist Association. This month, we interview San Diego-based wedding photographer Brett Butterstein and find out why his award-winning work stands out.
Brett Butterstein started shooting wedding to become more independent as a photographer and get away from news journalism. It’s the challenge and the authenticity of weddings that draws Brett to photographing them. No wedding or couple are alike and Brett loves the challenge of capturing someone’s wedding day as creatively and authentically as possible. “Love can be so sweet and fun to witness and I still cry during speeches. Wedding photography also allows me the opportunity to experiment and do exactly what I want. What I love most about shooting weddings is that it’s real. These moments and events can go on without cameras. It’s also a wonderful excuse to travel and get to meet lots of people,” he said.
When Brett started wedding photography it was still very traditional. But it was his way of shooting that got his name out there. “Obviously it’s come a long way fast, but shooting images that are risky and creative and with lots of colour got the attention of many super cool, fun clients and eventually, really good press for me.”
Brett has previously worked as a photojournalist for newspapers, and his style of wedding photography is largely photo journalistic as well. When asked to describe his style, he says that he does not really have a set style, because he loves trying new things. His influences are non-wedding related, and he is driven by real moments. His roots in documentary photography are an advantage and help him in this area. Brett is also known for his use of colour. “Colour can be elusive and I enjoy hunting for it and playing certain colours against others. For example, warm and cold and purple and green.”
This story is from the November 2017 edition of Asian Photography.
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