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Photography is an incredible medium for storytelling and
preserving memories, and it is the way I communicate and share
my perspective with the world. I have been photographing since
the early 90's, first as a hobby to document the world around
me, and then as a part time job in a darkroom.
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Erika
Sidor is an active member of the
Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA).
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Eventually it evolved into many roles- I now work full time
as a photographer for Worcester State College, have ongoing
personal photo projects, travel extensively to see and photograph
the world, and work in the Worcester area doing some commercial
photography.
Oh, and I run my own wedding photography business! As of
the end of 2007, I estimate that I have photographed about
150 weddings over the last 6 years, beginning with family
and friends and watching the business grow from word of mouth.
My photography style at weddings is very candid and casual.
I prefer to watch and shoot what's really happening quietly
than spend the day posing and creating moments.
The best compliment a client can give me at the end of the
day is "I didn't even notice you were there!" If I bring an
assistant to shoot a wedding, the combination of perspectives
and ways of seeing are simply amazing. The day is a 6 or 7
hour rush of activities and emotions, and at the end of the
day I am always excited to see what I have captured.
Usually I come home and stay up until the wee hours, looking
over the images immediately.
Weddings are the kind of event that truly have a life of
their own. For all the planning that goes into them, you can
never really know what's going to happen until the day begins
to unfold.
The dynamics of all the people involved- two families coming
together to celebrate a union, the bridal party made up of
family and friends, the children running around…you never
know what it will be like until you get there.
For all the similar components to the day, not a single wedding
is ever the same.
A wedding is an important event in your life. Hopefully from what you see of my work, you like the way I capture them, and would like to talk to me more about what you envision for your wedding memories.
About me: I am single, 37 years old, and live in Worcester
with my 3 dogs (Boston Terriers) and 2 cats. I meet clients
at my house (unless you're allergic to animals!) and am always
reachable via email erikasidor@yahoo.com
and sometimes by phone 508-459-1251. (Yes, I am an "email"
person.)
Photographer Assistants
I hardly ever shoot alone now, so I want people to see what kind
of work they do, too. Here is a gallery of their great work. Assistants Gallery.
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