Dustin and Ginny Engaged…

Posted on December 4, 2008

Dustin and Ginny are friends of mine and due to be married in February. Here are the results from their engagement photo session….

Congrats to Mary and Ben!

Posted on October 18, 2008

Mary and Ben were married at Claxton Farm up in the mountains of Weaverville, NC just outside of Asheville. Mary and Ben are the outdoors type, so this was the perfect venue for them. Entertainment was provided by The Whitewater Blugrass Company, who put on a great show and also provided square dancing lessons for all of the guests. The leaves were just beginning to turn and a foggy mist rolled over the mountains the entire day.

On the way to the venue I could not pass up this barn without taking its picture…

Poison Ivy sure is pretty when its red.

Congrats to Melanie and Marcus…

Posted on October 5, 2008

Melanie and Marcus were married in Lake Lure, NC and held their wedding reception at the Lake Lure Inn and Spa. The ceremony took place in a park that had a great view of the lake. The weather was ideal, with highs in the mid 70s. The reception was split in between a dining room and a patio area.The food was great and the dancing went late into the evening.

Congrats to Cathy and Angelo!

Posted on September 22, 2008

Cathy and Angelo had their wedding and reception at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Charlotte. Their day featured a traditional Greek ceremony with a traditional Greek and American reception. Dancing was non stop and went late into the evening.

You can’t lose with genuine moments during bridal prep.

The catherdral is one of the most ornate in the area. Though camera flash was allowed, I chose to go with the ambient lighting of the church to preserve its character.

I like the detail in this shot. The angle speaks to the scope of the ceremony.

A nice first dance moment. Videographers can come in handy, adding a nice accent light here.

Dancing..check. Adoring audience…check. Napkins being tossed in the air…check. Fun moment.

The bride enjoying a traditional Greek wedding dance. Notice the shadows on the floor, back lit from a remote flash.

Congrats to Kathy and Kevin!

Posted on September 21, 2008

Kathy and Kevin were married at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church and held their reception at The Peninsula Club in Cornelius. Music was provided by Todd of Spintastic Sounds.

Someone recently suggested that when I post my favorite images of the day, I should also post what makes them my favorite. So here goes…

Here I like the contrast between the lines in the ceiling and brick wall and the curves of the dress and arms. It shows the teamwork that goes into doing even simple things during bridal prep.

This is a fairly traditional portrait which I normally don’t post here, but I just like the image. Probably because it has finally cooled off outside making shots like this possible without the sweat.

This is currently my favorite style of portrait. Balanced, understated, and simple.

Sometimes the best action photos don’t have much action in them. The crowd here has their cameras ready, and clearly the couple is gauging each others “cake in the face” strategy.

…Just in case Kevin is wondering why he woke up with bubble soap in his hair.

Hey Brides, Check this out!

Posted on September 2, 2008

Check out Crazy Fancy , a new website for Brides in the Charlotte area to socialize and exchange tips and ideas.  It just launched, but I think its a great idea. Think of it as a facebook for local brides. Be sure to sign up!

Congrats to Huyen and Josh!

Posted on August 31, 2008

Huyen and Josh were married at St Joseph’s Viatnamese Catholic Church and held their reception at the Magnolia Room in Rock HIll.  Their wedding was a really interesting mix of American, Chinese, and Viatnamese customs and traditions. We decided to stop off in downtown Rock Hill before the reception to grab a few non traditional portraits.

Here are just a few of my favorite photos from the day…

School is in!

Posted on August 23, 2008

I have decided to teach an Intro to Photography course at Charlotte’s finest photography organization, The Light Factory.  Classes will be held on Tuesday evenings. Digital SLR camera is required. Besides the fundamentals of the art, I will also be giving real world advice and instruction.

Shoot me an email if you are interested in signing up!

I know I have not updated the ole blog in a while. On top of wedding season being in full gear, shooting Carolina Panthers practices and games, I also had the pleasure of driving through Tropical Storm Fay.

Anywho, here are a few of my favorite images from the past few weddings.

Congrats to Talia and Jon

Posted on July 6, 2008

Talia and Jon were married at St Matthews Catholic Church and held their reception at Firethorne Country Club. They both are huge Bills and Sabres fans. There must be something in the Buffalo water, because their crowd definitely knew how to get down.

Here are just a few of my favorite photographs of the day…

Congrats to Alison and Richard…

Posted on June 22, 2008

Alison and Richard’s wedding was at the Spring Valley Presbyterian Church in Columbia, SC. Their reception went late into the evening at the Columbia Marriott. Entertainment was provided by Still Cruzin, a live band that specializes in Shag and R&B.

Here are just a few of my favorite photographs of the day…

Congrats to Julie and Shawn!

Posted on June 15, 2008

Julie and Shawn held their wedding at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews. It was a candle lit service, which typically is difficult to shoot but pays off in the character and atmosphere of the photos. Their reception was held at Providence Country Club. Here are just a few of my favorite photographs of the day….

Ranson House Bridals

Posted on June 2, 2008

I just felt like sharing some recent bridal portraits from the Ranson House. The Ranson House is located in Huntersville, NC just off of highway 115 and is a great venue for weddings and portraits.

My portraiture style ranges from fashion editorial to traditional. I find that many brides want to break the norm in their bridals, while many mothers of the bride prefer the traditional portraits. I try to accommodate both in the same session.

Congrats to Megan and Carter!

Posted on June 1, 2008

Megan and Carter were married at the Forest Hills United Methodist Church in Concord, NC. Their reception was located at the Concord Convention Center on Speedway Blvd. The couple made their exit in a sweet antique Rolls Royce courtesy of the English Carriage Company.

Here are a few of my favorite captures, including a bridal portrait of Megan soon to be published in Carolina Bride Magazine.

Congrats to Elysha and Josh!

Posted on May 26, 2008

Elysha and Josh were married at the Belk Chapel and held their reception at the Magnolia Room in Rock Hill, SC. Their day was planned by Kristin Dernosek. Vince from Split Second kept the reception hopping. Dancing was non stop until midnight.

Here are just a few of my favorite images of the day…

Congrats to Jessica and Eric!

Posted on May 25, 2008

Jessica and Eric were married at the Dairy Barn which is a part of the Anne Springs Close Greenway. Jessica and her brides maids started their day at Belle Vive in Fort Mill getting prepared for the day. Even though it was extremely dark, I decided to shoot the ceremony using only the natural light provided. I did not want to risk taking away from the character and atmosphere of the barn. The dairy barn is known in photography circles at the place with the green lights. For the cake cutting, additional flashes were used on radio triggers to minimize the green hue the lights give off. The extra preparation looks to have paid off.

Here are just a few of my favorites of the day…

Congrats to Michelle and Kevin

Posted on May 24, 2008

Michelle and Kevin were married at the Ballantyne Resort with the reception held in their ballroom. They had a fantastic cake made by Elizabeth Delights. Music and entertainment was provided by All the Right Grooves. The reception was wild and ran late into the evening.

Here are a few of my favorite images of the day.

Congrats to Laura and Corey

Posted on May 18, 2008

Laura and Corey were married at the Dilworth United Methodist Church and held their reception at Las Ramblas on Park Rd. The food was spectacular and the dancing went late into the evening. Laura’s flowers were done by The Blossom Shop also on Park Rd.

Here are a few of my favorite captures of the day…

Congrats to Ruby and Jon!

Posted on May 11, 2008

Ruby and Jon were married on May 10, 2008 at the amazing Carrigan Farms rock quarry. This venue is like no other in the Charlotte area. It features a sandy beach area and water filled rock quarry fed by warm springs. The reception featured a live band under a dimly lit covering. It was a very casual and fun wedding with great atmosphere. Ruby’s makeup was done by Who’s the Fairest.

Here are just a few of my favorites of the day…

Congrats to Katie and Hunter!

Posted on May 4, 2008

Katie and Hunter were married at the Ballantyne Resort with the reception at the Rolling Hills Country Club on May 3, 2008. They had an amazing wedding complete with helicopter and fireworks. Everyone had a blast.

Here are just a few of my favorites of the day…

Congrats to Stephanie and Matt!

Posted on April 27, 2008

Big congrats to Stephanie and Matt! Their wedding was at the Peninsula Yacht Club on Lake Norman on Saturday April 26. We were concerned about the possible thunderstorms in the area, but luckily they did not come until later in the evening when everyone was under the tent. Stephanie and Matt are rabid UNC fans and alumni. They and their friends really know how to make a night memorable. The DJ from All the Right Grooves kept things going on the dance floor.

Here are a few of my favorite images of the day.

Blog up and running…

Posted on April 25, 2008

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This is new for me, I will try to keep it updated as often as possible!

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