Seth and Dionna from Braedon Flynn on Vimeo.

You can choose to hear the title of this post in whatever tone you wish. I mean it both ways. On a positive, light-hearted note, I mean that the above video shot by the fabulous Braedon Flynn is absolutely gorgeous & breathtaking – a fabulous example of fusion. But if you can imagine my voice dripping with sarcasm, I think the whole concept of fusion is fan freaking tastic.

Maybe I’m just a little down on the whole thing right now after watching the Photo Fusion tour video – it got me a little freaked out. “You will not be hired” if you don’t shoot both video & stills. Wow. Pretty ballsy claim if you ask me. But, I understand their point about falling behind the times and technology and well, they want you to go to their workshop. (And I am not knocking their workshop in any way – I’m dying to go!).

What are your thoughts on where the industry is headed as we begin to combine video with photography? Do you have a plan for it? Are you already incorporating it?

I realized early this morning that I have a unique perspective in the industry to offer – I’m 22, I was engaged and had to pick a photographer and have been through that process. I’m pretty darn close to your target demographic and I’ve already been through the ringer of wedding photographer hunting. I’ll start sharing some of my insights on all of that as the days go on, but today I have to tell you – if I were booking my photographer today, I’d demand this “fusion” thing. I’m not too into my whole day being captured on video, but the first kiss, first dance and maybe even the bouquet toss? Oh yeah. I so want that on video. So a photographer who could offer me dynamic coverage of my wedding with their dramatic images and a little bit of video is the one I would hire.

In other news, today is the first day of Spring. Hope you all enjoy the weekend!

All the Best,

Katie Johnson