Once the holidays have passed and there’s a bit of free time in my schedule, it’s always fun to spend a couple snowy winter days reflecting on the previous year’s images. After combing through the 4,000 images that I used for wedding highlights slideshows in 2009, I got things narrowed down to one slideshow with 200-ish images.
Could I ask a HUGE favor from each of you? Here in a few weeks, I’ll be hanging some HUGE prints (6′x4′?) inside of Simply Love Studio’s new space downtown Lexington (at the corner of Main and Broadway). My problem? I have NO CLUE which three images I want to print. Would you mind watching this Best of 2009 slideshow and pick out your favorite one or two images? When people walk into Simply Love for their one-stop-shop wedding planning, I reeeeally want to make a good impression and I’m hoping that you can help me pick images that will resonate quickly and powerfully with folks. Beyond just being pretty, I think it’s important that the images embody my style as a photographer—warm, clean, real, timeless, emotional, human images.
When the slideshow is finished, you can browse through the gallery and jot down the number. Leave your favorites in the comment section below, or feel free to hit me up directly by email, facebook or whatever. Thank you! I really appreciate any help that you can give. Bye! 
February 11th, 2010 at 5:15 pm
I like 103, 56, 19. I think the attention to detail and how the photo makes everything in the pictures beautiful. Not just the subject!
February 11th, 2010 at 5:34 pm
I love the shot of the pipes!!!
Young bride by herself, hair up, strapless dress on antique green sofa.
In front of house with ivy hedge, Bride leaning back with laughter. He is bearded and she has black frame glasses.
I hate to recommend a pic of just a cake, since you don’t do cakes. But the one with the green ribbons, on the silver tray and the Lily on top is gorgeous!!!
All the groomsmen in front of brown building. They’re wearing pale green ties/ [or] couple pics later brides dress hanging in front of oriental umbrellas
Bride and her side of party in front of brick building. Dark dresses with red roses.
Bride coming down isle with Dad. He has white hair, her dress is strapless. Church has pale yellow wall in background.
BW pic, wedding in open church [I think] cross in background. Party has heads slightly bowed.
Little boy and girl walking holding hands. Bride and grooms in background.
Couple on small walking bridge holding hands.
Not sure it would work for your add space but I love the american gothic pose!!! Ok I’m not sure who picked the shots with these two [your idea's or their's] but I love almost every one! First Am Gothic, then the elevator kiss, now the wedding party in pairs outside!
Anyway, hope this helps you out bro! Great work as always!
February 11th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
Ahhh…I found the numbers for these photos! lol.
photo pick #1, the Father is image 4,
photo pick #2, the Couple is image 220,
photo pick #3, the Children is image 43.
I hope this helps even thought his is email response #3 today. I told you 3 is my favorite number….Mike
February 11th, 2010 at 8:44 pm
178,183,218,225,237, 263,14,22,41,47,57, 70, 77, 85, 90,120, 131, 129, 126, 137,153, 175, 168
February 11th, 2010 at 9:03 pm
I LOVE #25…it’s like in the movie 27 Dresses when her favorite part is looking at the groom when the bride walks in. He looks so happy
They are all amazing though. I also love the shots of shoes, lipstick, cakes…stand alone accessories. You do awesome work!
February 11th, 2010 at 11:42 pm
4, 40, 70, 84, 110, 153
Seriously dude, do you only accept jobs if the people are beautiful? There are a ton of great shots there. The kid mesmerized by the cake is probably my favorite though.
February 12th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
135, 145 & 259 – all are beautiful shots!
February 12th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Hi Shaun,
I do not envy you trying to narrow these down! You have a ton of ‘wow’ images!
These were some of my favorites that shriek ‘Shaun Ring’ to me:
9, 35, 47, 49, 68, 77, 79, 95, 104, 129, 131, 135, 175, 191, 210, 229, 230, 234, 237, 242 and 259
=]
Good Luck! I can’t wait to see what you choose!!!
Kellie
February 12th, 2010 at 3:40 pm
It was so hard to choose!! They are all very very very good pictures! I have it narrowed down to these:
#47 is awesome!
#210 is awesome!
#163 I love love love!
#245 is aboslutely priceless (I think my fav)
I also love #3, #43, #205 & #226
And by the way, where were you when I got married??? And why didn’t I know about your amazing skills???
February 12th, 2010 at 4:58 pm
Ok, SO many awesome ones to choose from! I jotted down 17, 39, 49, 54, 76, 85, 88, 90, 127.
February 13th, 2010 at 4:05 pm
Hi Shaun! We are so honored to be included in some of your “faves”!
Here are our choices (biased as they may be): 40, 135, and 263.
And, in the name of modesty here are our “fair faves”: 4, 243 and 135
Ok, so there are a million more that we love. What if you just bought a warehouse, printed them all, and started your own “gallery”. It’s brilliant….and soooooooo cost effective!
Looking forward to seeing you soon,
J and B
February 13th, 2010 at 9:14 pm
I guess I think if the place is called “Simply Love,” you should have photos that reflect that emotion.
I like: 22, 33, 67, 77, 118, (I just LOVE 137), 147
All of the shots of cakes and shoes and peripherals are AWESOME but brides want to know you can make them look beautiful and capture the emotion of their special day. Just sayin . . .
Also, my daughter got engaged today (surprised by her beau a day early). . . if I can get her to come home to KY, can we work a deal??
February 15th, 2010 at 2:23 pm
I love your work. Here are my faves:
16
49
65
81
110
153
206
213
242
262
264
February 15th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
OMG! You know I LOVE all of your pictures….some of my faves are #135,40,61,126,163,175,249,263,183
February 25th, 2010 at 7:15 pm
12,41,51,79,90,110,135,150,254,
March 9th, 2010 at 11:17 am
The shot near the beginning with the dad/grandfather crying and the bride to the right. Made me cry for a split second!
March 29th, 2010 at 11:35 am
you know I love all of your work and you have been a big inspiration to me. That said, here are my favs:
77-85-110-120-151-153- my favorite is 167.. very “old Hollywood”!
178-181-229-249