The Key to His Heart
The simplistic beauty of this photograph really calls to me. Thanks Lorree and Joel for sharing this moment at your wedding.
It’s all about the details
You spend hours searching, choosing, and planning all the details of your wedding. That’s why we make sure to capture all the little things that make your day special. Here is a collection of wedding photographs that tell the story of all the things you loved, you chose, and you want to remember.
Couple’s Beach Portrait- Kiteboarders in Paradise
Evan and Ryan love living the kiteboarding lifestyle at Cape Hatteras North Carolina. As we planned the couple’s portrait session on the beach we made sure to include a taste of their favorite passion, the very thing that brought them together and brought them to live in North Carolina. We also had fun with a hand built skate board that Ryan made.
A storm had recently passed through the island leaving dramatic skies. The bright turquoise of Evan’s dress and the crisp white shirt Ryan wore were perfect offsets to the colors of the sky, beach, and ocean.
Beach Wedding in the Outer Banks
Christine and Mike’s wedding took place on Hatteras Island in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Their July wedding ceremony was at Our Lady of the Seas and was followed by a reception on the waterfront at the Inn on Pamlico Sound. Both settings provided beautiful locations for the wedding. The couple had a youthful energy that really shines in the photographs.
Look for a separate blog post on the beach portrait session with Christine and Mike at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.
A picture is worth a thousand words, here is Mike and Christine’s wedding story.
Beach Wedding Portraits
Mike and Christine’s July wedding took place in Hatteras Island in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. We had a few quiet relaxed moments for a photography shoot on the beach and at the Cape Hatteras Light House before the reception began at the Inn on Pamlico Sound. Mike and Christine were filled with joy and so much fun to work with. I particularly like the free-spirited look of the photos and the timeless beauty of the couple.
Garden Wedding Photography
Jillian and Landon’s July wedding took place on the scenic grounds of the Manor House at King’s Charter in Hanover County. Following a garden ceremony the couple and I had a few moments to capture some intimate wedding photographs before the reception began. We had fun exploring the grounds and as a result got some great photos for the couple’s album.
Studio Bridal Portrait Session
Jillian, a recent client had a formal bridal portrait studio session prior to her July wedding. The formal bridal photographs served to capture the beauty of the dress and bride in a quiet, tranquil setting, and create wonderful memories in addition to wedding day memories. Jillian showcased her formal bridal portrait at the wedding reception.
Beach Portrait Session: Capturing the Colors of the Sea
Subject: Mark and Beth by the sea in Hatteras on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
This beach portrait is a glimpse into the casual, intimate life of the couple. Mark and Beth are avid ocean athletes and are passionate about the sea and all the life and mysteries within. The lines of the photo are clean and non-traditional and work powerfully together. The colors really capture that feeling of a great summer beach memory.
As a professional photographer, the mid-day sun can be a real challenge. Often, powerful lights are required to ‘overpower’ the sun’s bright light. More practically, a type of diffuser is used to block some of the sun’s direct light. The diffusers come in many different shapes and configurations. I have to admit this is the first time I have used a beach umbrella as a diffuser. Not only does it serve to help manage the bright sun, it also serves as a visual element adding to the photograph’s overall composition.
Wedding Photography Charlottesville, VA
This summer wedding took place near Charlottesville , VA in Orange which is bordered by Albemarle County and Madison County.
The wedding was held on a beautiful farm with lots of family and friends in attendance. The couple, Victor and Amanda, were terrifically fun to work with. Their casual but zesty vibe made the event one to remember.
On the family farm the opportunities for unique photographs were numerous. From the open sky to the tranquil pond to the grassy knoll for the reception, the location just worked perfectly for the event.
The pair requested a very casual photography effort when we had our client meeting before the wedding. Neither wanted a lot of formal posed shots, just wanted the bulk of photos to be casual and candid. As a professional wedding photographer I take the desires of the couple very seriously and want to make photography a pleasurable part of the event, not a consuming element of the day.
The farm hosted the majority of guests for camping around the pond where the ceremony was held. The newlyweds spent their first night together in five-star (Scotty Sportsman) accommodations – waterfront.
Thanks Amanda and Victor for being such a pleasure to work with. Congratulations on your marriage. I look forward to sharing the collection of your wedding pictures with you soon.
Capoeira Resistência in Richmond, VA
A recent commercial photography client in Richmond, VA is a martial arts group. The group practices Capoeira, a martial art originally disguised as dance. The art comes from Brazil where African slaves practiced the art. As I am discovering the art is fascinating to experience and intriguing to learn about. The group embraces music as it strongly associated with the practice of Capoeira. The music seems to keep the ‘players’ moving and rhythmically chasing and lunging at each other throughout the routines.
As I have experience photographing various sports, I am accustomed to moving with and timing my shots. It takes a few routines to start anticipating the sweeping and incredibly athletic movements with the camera. Once the moves are connected the routines create a remarkable display of movement from the human body. Quite fascinating to experience.