I’ve been smiling all day…I’ve been smiling for a few reasons:
[1] I love that my job allows me to work from home in my pajamas from time to time.
[2] Thinking about the 30 days of vendors and how many truly wonderful people I get to work with and meet every week.
[3] Life is good and the house is almost clean.
[4] All in all, we have the best job and I feel like the luckiest girl in the world to be living my dream.
Moral of the story, do something you love and you’ll never work another day of your life!  Oh yes and the [5th] reason I’m smiling today is because of Chris Becerra‘s answer to the last question we asked him. I met Chris while we were working a wedding together last summer in Depot Bay, Oregon. I had been sick for a few days and by the end of the night I barely had a voice. I would squeak out a response and my assistant and Chris would help relay the messages. He and his staff were absolutely wonderful to work with, not only because of their kindness, but their attention to detail and over all great product that they presented to my clients. Chris Beccera is constantly teaching people how to take better pictures and I think that is pretty incredible.  Get to know, Becerra Photography...

Champagne: How did you decide to get into photography?
Chris: My Dad is a photographer.  I was that kid who group up with a darkroom in the bathroom. Pictures were always an important part of our family experience and something that we spent a lot of time doing. When my own daughter was born it inspired me to do something that I loved as a child.  My daughter and my business are now 4 years old. 

Champagne: How would you describe your style?
Chris: That’s a tough one. I try to avoid boxing myself in to a certain style and love to explore knew techniques.  I’m passionate about capturing moments in a photojournalistic way. But if the lighting is going to look great by moving 3 feet to the left I’m totally ok with letting a bride know that.  If forced to put a label on it I’d say photojournalistic, with a little artistic help.

Champagne: What would be your dream person/event to photograph?
Chris: Really shooting any bride and groom’s wedding who is passionate about photography and deeply in love with each other would be my dream event. 

Champagne: What’s your favorite part about your job?
Chris: I have to choose just one?!  I love meeting new people. I love being challenged to create something original and refreshing. I love the idea that my work will be seen in 3 days, 3 months and 30 years from now.  When I shoot a wedding the thought of being the only permanent record of the event motivates me to give the couple something spectacular.  I also love eating wedding cake.

Champagne: To you, what is key to creating a successful event?
Chris: I think knowing what you want is really important.  If you have planned everything well ahead of time you can really enjoy the wedding day.  That’s where weddings that have coordinators really make a difference.

Champagne: What do you do when you’re not doing what you do?
Chris: I’m always a photographer.  Sometimes I shoot weddings, sometimes I take pictures of my kids. 

Champagne: What sets you apart from other photographers?
Chris: What really makes Becerra Photography different from other photographers, is that we are not just a photography company anymore.  We are now a videography and photography company that produces a seamless integration between the two.  Brides get the best of both worlds and a complete documentation of their wedding day.

Champagne: Anything else you’d like our readers to know?
Chris: Hire Champagne NW. They’re great to work with from start to finish!

Champagne: Haha! Thank you, Chris, for your sweet comment, you made our day [Referrals from vendors that understand the necessity of a wedding coordinator are invaluable!] and for telling us more about what Becerra Photography has to offer! Make sure to check out Becerra Photography’s website, blog and find them on twitter!

Check out previous posts from our 30 days of vendors:
Day 8 of 30: Black Butte Ranchy
Day 7 of 30: Cupcake Jones
Day 6 of 30: Mosca Photo
Day 5 of 30: Vibrant Table Flowers
Day 4 of 30: Premiere Catering
Day 3 of 30: Paul Rich Studio
Day 2 of 30: Bon Moment Inivitations
Day 1 of 30: Bryan Hoybook Photography
See what the 30 days of vendors is all about!

Cheers,
Mandi & Rachelle

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