Being both wedding officiant-minister and creative photographer, I recognize a skill each share: the skill of Empathy. Whether being with someone, being with nature or being with material item, it's about being as present in each moment as I can possibly be. Actually, it's even much more than that: It’s about being so present in the moment that there becomes no separation between me the photo shooter and the shot itself. As a wedding officiant-minister it’s the same: no separation between me and the couple. Regarding the photographer who took the photos I just saw, if I were a couple looking for a photographer that captured the 'feel' I see she captured, I'd hire her without hesitation. These are photos the couple will be able to experience time and time again in the future; relive the moments. How wonderful. Rev. Paul Michael.