I tell stories with my camera. I get excited about the chance to shoot a whole day's worth of images, and I see it as a privilege to participate in such an important event in the life of a family. Weddings are a unique storytelling opportunity in our lives. How many times will you be surrounded by a hundred friends and family members who are there to share in and celebrate your life?

I believe that the freshest, most engaging photography happens when the couple and their guests are free to enjoy the day. I record the ceremonial high points and the formal portraits everyone expects, but I've learned that it's also important to pay quiet attention to the details that make you different from every other person who has ever been married. Often these are fleeting moments: the little flower girl who spontaneously wanders off-course. Or the feeling of being twirled in the arms of your beloved on the dance floor. The bride and groom are celebrities at their wedding. I think your wedding photographs should reflect that fact.

- Wedding Photographer John Wilson