{"id":25718,"date":"2023-04-28T15:31:09","date_gmt":"2023-04-28T13:31:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/?p=25718"},"modified":"2023-05-10T11:58:07","modified_gmt":"2023-05-10T09:58:07","slug":"artist-behind-the-lens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/blog\/2023\/04\/28\/artist-behind-the-lens\/","title":{"rendered":"Artist behind the lens"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>Always fascinated by photography, it wasn\u2019t until Michigan Behn was asked to help her photographer sister-in-law at a wedding that her love for bridal photographry was unveiled<\/strong>.<\/h4>\n<p>Dreamy and romantic, Michigan&#8217;s documentary-style bridal photography is incredibly popular &#8211; both locally and internationally &#8211; and it is easy to see why. We get to know the artist behind the lens&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25786\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25786\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25786 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/MichGreg-293-scaled-e1682077735532-723x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/MichGreg-293-scaled-e1682077735532-723x1024.jpg 723w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/MichGreg-293-scaled-e1682077735532-283x400.jpg 283w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/MichGreg-293-scaled-e1682077735532-768x1087.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/MichGreg-293-scaled-e1682077735532-1085x1536.jpg 1085w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/MichGreg-293-scaled-e1682077735532-1447x2048.jpg 1447w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/MichGreg-293-scaled-e1682077735532-696x985.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/MichGreg-293-scaled-e1682077735532-1068x1512.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/MichGreg-293-scaled-e1682077735532-297x420.jpg 297w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/MichGreg-293-scaled-e1682077735532.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25786\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Talented and beautiful. Bridal photographer Michigan Behn on her own wedding day.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nTell us about your background and when and how you discovered your passion for photography.<\/strong><br \/>\nI am one of four siblings &#8211; three girls and a boy (the apple of all of our eyes). When I think of my childhood, I think of family. On weekends we were surrounded by grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins, and much of our childhood was spent in our big garden and in the swimming pool. I was always creative and had an interest in photography from a young age, but I decided to study fashion at Inscape Design College. When my (now) sister-in-law, Bron Veale, asked me to assist her at a wedding, it turned into a journey of mentoring me through shooting, editing and business skills. She shared her years of experience and wisdom and I couldn&#8217;t be more grateful. I decided to spread my wings, focus wholeheartedly on photography and start my own business in 2016.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why the focus on bridal photography?<\/strong><br \/>\nI always say I &#8216;fell into it&#8217;, but I truly believe it was just meant to be. It&#8217;s incredible working in that environment and be a part of a day filled with so much love and joy. It&#8217;s overwhelming and truly an honour to capture it.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-25718 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/blog\/2023\/04\/28\/the-unconventional-bride\/20220413hunter-63\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"267\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/20220413Hunter-63-267x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/20220413Hunter-63-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/20220413Hunter-63-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/20220413Hunter-63-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/20220413Hunter-63-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/20220413Hunter-63-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/20220413Hunter-63-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/20220413Hunter-63-1068x1602.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/20220413Hunter-63-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/20220413Hunter-63-1920x2880.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/20220413Hunter-63-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/blog\/2023\/04\/28\/the-unconventional-bride\/20191026wantie-17\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"267\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/20191026Wantie-17-267x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/20191026Wantie-17-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/20191026Wantie-17-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/20191026Wantie-17-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/20191026Wantie-17-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/20191026Wantie-17-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/20191026Wantie-17.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Tell us about your style of wedding photography.<\/strong><br \/>\nI&#8217;m told my style is &#8216;editorial&#8217; and &#8216;documentary&#8217;. I love capturing what unfolds in front of me as naturally as possible, while bringing personality and substance out of intimate moments. I&#8217;ve always been a sucker for romance and I think my photographs have an old-school sense of romance about them. While people are my focus, I also love capturing the beauty and light around me.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the most important aspect for you as photographer on someone&#8217;s wedding day?<\/strong><br \/>\nI try to ensure the bride and groom stay present, soaking in the day and each other. I am a calming voice (and a mood-lightener) if needed. I am there for them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What has changed about weddings and what couples want from their photographs?<\/strong><br \/>\nThese days couples are often influenced by social media and platforms such as Pinterest, and can get caught up in what is &#8216;expected&#8217; of them and how they would like themselves to look \u2026 especially brides. Having been a bride myself recently, I had to remind myself to focus on the essence of the day and how I wanted things to feel rather than look. I have seen a shift lately though. Couples opt for more intimate and authentic weddings. I can&#8217;t speak for other photographers, but the more &#8216;posed&#8217; shots are taking a back seat, making way for more of the beautiful, raw moments and natural, unforgettable, imperfect and genuine imagery.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is your favourite moment at a wedding?<\/strong><br \/>\nI don&#8217;t have a favourite moment \u2026 but more a favourite kind of moment: a moment that wholeheartedly captures the couple. It could be a gaze after they&#8217;ve kissed, or a sneaky show of love on the dance floor &#8211; that&#8217;s what I&#8217;m there for. I love ceremony exit shots though \u2026 pure bliss!<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-25718 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/blog\/2023\/04\/28\/artist-behind-the-lens\/20230209viljoen-71\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"285\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/20230209Viljoen-71-285x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/20230209Viljoen-71-285x400.jpg 285w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/20230209Viljoen-71-730x1024.jpg 730w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/20230209Viljoen-71-768x1077.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/20230209Viljoen-71-1095x1536.jpg 1095w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/20230209Viljoen-71-696x976.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/20230209Viljoen-71-1068x1498.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/20230209Viljoen-71-299x420.jpg 299w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/20230209Viljoen-71.jpg 1195w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 285px) 100vw, 285px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/blog\/2023\/04\/28\/celebrate-your-marvellous-mom-this-may\/20230209viljoen-70\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/20230209Viljoen-70-321x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/20230209Viljoen-70-321x400.jpg 321w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/20230209Viljoen-70-821x1024.jpg 821w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/20230209Viljoen-70-768x958.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/20230209Viljoen-70-696x868.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/20230209Viljoen-70-337x420.jpg 337w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/20230209Viljoen-70.jpg 1015w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 321px) 100vw, 321px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>What are your do&#8217;s and don&#8217;ts for couples?<\/strong><br \/>\nDon&#8217;t sweat the small stuff, be too strict with timing or let any family members affect your decisions! Put your and your partner&#8217;s wants and needs first, enjoy the build-up (it only happens once and then boom, it&#8217;s your wedding day \u2026 and boom, it&#8217;s over!), and make sure you spend time together and take breaks throughout the day to reflect and take in all the love. One more thing I recommend: make sure there is enough of a gap between the ceremony and bridal shoots for couples to enjoy canap\u00e9s and time with their guests.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Your favourite place to shoot? And your dream shoot destination?<\/strong><br \/>\nThat&#8217;s a tough one! I love a home wedding \u2013 they are always so sentimental. I also love bush weddings because there&#8217;s something so grounded about them. All our local venues are unique in their own way, though. I would love to shoot in Mallorca and more in Europe. I am Croatian, so I would love to shoot there too one day.<\/p>\n<p>Details: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michiganbehn.com\/\">www.michiganbehn.com<\/a>, @<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/michiganbehnphotography\">michiganbehnphotography<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Photographs by:<\/strong> Matt Kay,\u00a0@<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/the_woods_photography\/\">the_woods_photography <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Always fascinated by photography, it wasn\u2019t until Michigan Behn was asked to help her photographer sister-in-law at a wedding that her love for bridal photographry was unveiled. Dreamy and romantic, Michigan&#8217;s documentary-style bridal photography is incredibly popular &#8211; both locally and internationally &#8211; and it is easy to see why. 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