At first Chenda and Joel seem to be an unusual pairing. Chenda is a recent immigrant from Cambodia, to hear her story is to hear an example of amazing courage and heart. Joel is a former offensive lineman from rural northeast Missouri he’s one of those people you know has never had a trouble making a friend the instant you talk with him. She’s tiny. He’s a big guy.

But what was instantly clear was their strong sense of faith.

Boy, are these two a pair! We were lucky that Joel and Chenda wanted so much of what my studio does. This meant we were going to do a couple of different photography sessions in the year leading up to the wedding. That also meant I was going to be getting to know this couple and Joel’s parents doing all this beautiful photography. What a treat!

It’s been said that we often seek a partner in life that is like our parent… sometimes we recognize that choice, other time it is done unconsciously. What became clearer and clearer to me is how alike Chenda is with Joel’s mom Judith. The two women are both task masters, strong willed and leaders. The love and acceptance Joel’s family has lauded on Chenda is inspiring because nearly all of Chenda’s family is in Cambodia where emigration rules are very strict. They took her in with such complete love, that Chenda was calling Judith “mom.”

The thing about faith and love that I hope I never stop being amazed by is its ability to inspire us to see the world in a new way and to make us humble enough to forget our boundaries and see all of life’s incredible possibilities. Enjoy!

Chris Cummins

chief photographic artist - Glow Imagery

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Jessica Clark of Overland Park had some wonderful things to share about her experience working with Glow Imagery. We covered Jessica and her husband Aaron’s wedding on September 26, 2010. Here’s what she had to say:

“Chris went above and beyond in so many ways to contribute to our wedding. Due to unexpected family emergencies at the beginning of our engagement, we had to cancel on several appointments, some with very short notice. Not only was Chris courteous, he was empathetic and sensitive. When we were able to meet, he further invested by getting to know us, our goals/dreams for the day, our family dynamics, etc. He was very personable and the time spent in preparation is evident in our pictures - both due to their personalization and the level of comfort my husband and I felt.” Jessica Clark, married 09/26/2010

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John Petrovic is an associate photographer for Glow Imagery

I first met John a few years ago while we were both slaving away photographing friday night football games for Kansas City area newspapers. John would invariably have to leave in order to photograph another football game for The Olathe News, a semi-daily serving the suburbs of Kansas City. Over the years our friendship and respect for one another’s work grew.

Anyone who knows me and my studio knows I have a strong leaning towards wedding photographers with a background in daily journalism. Why? There’s a lot of reasons. But primarily I believe the experience of creating front-page worthy art of out of what is usually very challenging, dull subject matter on a daily basis is a an amazing boot camp for photographers looking to branch into wedding and portrait photography. After a few years working for a daily newspaper I know a photographer will have the creative skills, resourcefullness and people skills that are mandatory for making a successfull wedding photographer.

If a photographer can make an amazing front-page image while standing in freezing rain with police officers bossing him or her around while staying calm, friendly and patient then they can handle your wedding pretty smoothly!

Since we met, The Olathe News has become a casualty of the great newspaper meltdown of 2008-09 and John has moved on to greener pastures. We sat down for an interview with John to share a little about himself with our current and future clients.

Q: How long have you been a professional photographer?
A: I have been a professional photographer since Jan. 2002.

Q: What is it you like most about working with Chris Cummins and his studio Glow Imagery?
A: The thing I like best working with Chris is that he is very approachable when having questions and he is willing to give constructive criticism. He is also very fun and great to work with.

Q: What is it you love most about wedding photography?
A: The thing I love most about wedding photography is being able to experience the couples big day and being able to provide them with something memorable they can enjoy the rest of their lives.

Q: What is your background in photography?
A: I started photography in high school as something that was just fun to do. But in college is where I really started to enjoy and it and I feel in love and new it was something I wanted to continue to do as a career. After college I worked in Junction City , KS at The Daily Union for almost three years. I moved back to the Kansas City metro area and worked at The Olathe News for five years.

Q: What do you like to do in your spare time?
A: In my spare time I enjoy relaxing at home with my wife and 17-month old boy and occasionally trying to catch a sporting event or concert.

Q: What’s the wildest/craziest thing you have experienced as a photographer?
A: The craziest thing that has happened to me as a photographer I think was when I worked at The Daily Union in Junction City. The city is the close neighbor to the army base Fort Riley. I was photographing one of the entrances/exits (at the time I didn’t know it was illegal) for a story and when I was done and about to get in my car, the guards came running at me and made me put my hands up. They then called the local Junction City cops and I was let go.

Q: How do you feel your background in newspapers has prepared you for wedding photography?
A: My background has prepared me for wedding photography in a way that I can see/look for things in a different way than non-journalism trained photographers. I do the traditional posed type photography but will also get photographs that show the emotion that comes with the big day.

Q: Do you have a website where we can view your work?
A: You can view my work at http://jdpetrovic.carbonmade.com/ and http://johnpetrovic.instaproofs.com/

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Q: How would you describe your style of photography?
A: I would like to say my photography can be categorized as “in the moment.”

Q: How do you feel you benefit a couple as an associate photographer for Glow Imagery?
A: My background has prepared me for wedding photography in a way that I can see/look for things in a different way than non-journalism trained photographers. I do the traditional posed type photography but will also get photographs that show the emotion that comes with the big day.

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Thank you Evan and Amanda, this Kansas City photographer will always be honored to have been a part of your day!

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One thing I especially love is when a couple defies conventions with their wedding, especially when following conventions involves the risk of discomfort or inconvenience. Weddings are notorious for forcing participants to choose style and appearance over function and comfort. Foregoing traditional footwear, Amanda chose to wear a pair of Chuck Taylor’s. Way to go Amanda!

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Ashley and Cale are Jayhawks living in New York City. I first met the couple last year during one of their Kansas City wedding planning trips. For our initial consultation they brought along Ashley’s parents who shared a painful story about losing all but one of their wedding pictures when they trusted their wedding memories to a friend years ago. Their experience and loss made plain for them the importance of getting their daughter’s photography right with the one chance they have.

I knew it was going to be a terrific wedding when we first met. They chose to have the entire wedding at the Lenexa Conference Center. This location is not typically used for weddings, but leave it to a couple of architects like Cale and Ashley to know the true potential for a space like that.

It is an exquisite space, especially for a pair of new New Yorkers who wanted to make sure their wedding kept the rustic mood, tone and spirit of the Great Plains.

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