2010 21/01

My photog crush: Elizabeth Hurley

Elizabeth Hurley Photography - Michelle & Ben

Elizabeth Hurley Photography - Michelle & Ben

For this Thursday’s scoop, I’d like you to meet Elizabeth Hurley. No, not Hugh Grant’s ex. I’m talking about a talented San Francisco wedding photographer with an exquisite eye, organic and earthy style and easy on the budget without sacrificing quality!

I met Elizabeth (Beth) at a wedding fair at the Four Seasons a couple weeks ago. I was immediately impressed by her style: vintage wire baskets held 11×14 mats dedicated to three unique weddings and the tables were accented with branches and peonies. Beth was also very friendly and flipping through the photos, I sensed that her clients were relaxed and clearly felt comfortable with Beth’s direction.

Visit Beth’s blog for recent weddings and reviews, and her website to browse her photo galleries, including horses! She also shares with us some tidbits about herself as well as some great photos below:

1. Why did you decide to go into photography? What are you passionate about?
I have been a photographer since I can remember. I started out at 10 years old with a Kodak Disk Camera, which I used to document my very exciting life. I continued to study photography throughout High School and College and my camera just became an extension of the way that I viewed the world!  So I am not so sure that I decided to go into photography, as much as photography became a part of me!

My wedding photography business was born of my passion for photography and the need to do something I love everyday!  Needless to say, I am most passionate about taking pictures, of documenting the people and places that are part of my life.  I consider myself to be a visual record keeper — archiving the extraordinary events that make up life.  Simply said, my passion is for documenting people and their connections to the world!

2. How would you describe your style? What do you think sets you apart from other photographers?
Upon moving to California from the East Coast, I was privileged to work with one of the best commercial photographers in the country.  This had a very significant influence on my style of photography.  Ultimately, I seek to find what is beautiful, unique, meaningful and fun about each wedding day, and set my camera upon those moments.  I think my style could be described as photojournalism, with an eye for what is beautiful and fun!

3. What is your favorite part of a wedding?
My favorite part of a wedding to photograph is the “getting ready” part!  I love all of the excitement and energy!  With this said, each part of the day has its own unique charm!

4. What has been your favorite wedding so far? What made it so special?
That is a really hard question to answer…I am usually quite taken with each wedding I photograph.  It is what makes my photography special – and is reflected in the images I create!  I kind-of fall in love with each wedding I am part of!

5. What would be your dream wedding to photograph?
All logistics:  Entirely Outdoors, Summertime, 5pm Ceremony, Portraits of the family before the Ceremony, Portraits of the couple at sunset, Good Music (a band preferably), relaxed and fun, and the freedom to capture the event as it unfolds.

6. For fun: what’s your guilty pleasure?
Ummm…People Magazine (only in flight), 30 Rock and chocolate!


Elizabeth Hurley Photography - Rachel & Steve

Elizabeth Hurley Photography - Rachel & Steve



Elizabeth Hurley Photography - Win & Hannah

Elizabeth Hurley Photography - Win & Hannah

Elizabeth Hurley Photography - Michelle & Ben

Elizabeth Hurley Photography - Michelle & Ben

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