Chelo Keys, an east coast wedding and lifestyle photographer, is a big believer in photographing the moments that make weddings special, but she loves to take spare time to give the weddings rings their time in the spotlight and make a little magic.
Many times, Chelo will look for an interesting surface, something that will make the viewer wonder “What is that?!” She likes to try to use an object or area from the wedding, like cool DJ lights or sparkly table decorations. If she’s in a hurry and she has to improvise, sometimes the most ordinary objects set the best scene for the rings. Chelo has used everything from the wet reflective surface of a ping pong table to an aqua-globe (that round, shiny thing that waters your plants!). When it comes to processing the images, Chelo lets the image speak to her and lets the art — the color or the texture — take the lead.
Work with your photographer to get the must-have shots. You must trust your photographer, too, and know that he or she will capture the important events of your wedding day, but sometimes specialty shots get overlooked if you have something specific in mind. Communicate those unique moments or objects you’d like to have photographed and you’ll be able have those images to last a lifetime. Just like some brides love to have a photo of their dress hanging on the hanger to preserve their splendor, Chelo likes to take pictures of her couples’ bling! Here are some of her favorites that may also inspire you to have the same artistic photos!
