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.

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.

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.

Engagement Photos

I recently had the pleasure of working with a fantastic couple in Richmond, Virginia for their wedding photography. We took their engagement photos downtown and had a great shoot. Besides being a great looking couple, Peyton and McKenzie were fun and very much in love with each other.

I know all too well that it can be hard to be comfortable when a big camera is pointing directly at you and you are supposed to ‘just look natural’. But, keeping things comfortable and easy was not a problem when taking their engagement photos. Thanks guys!

Destination Wedding

My 2010 wedding season kicked off in Charleston, SC. Having the first wedding as a destination wedding was an exciting start to an already busy year. Having never been to the city I spent time on the web researching the location of the wedding and reception as well as the wedding party’s hotel, favorite restaurants, etc. Finding unique locations and getting a feel for the city required I arrive a couple days early to scout the area. Considering all of the great restaurants and attractions I had heard about, this sounded like fun.

Working with Lorree and Joel was a delight. They were both on a cloud and so easy going that my job was that much easier. Being their wedding photographer was a pleasure and I felt privileged to capture their special moments.

Beach Wedding Bridal Portraits

So whenever I get a chance to shoot portraits on the beach I like to try many different poses as long as the bride is up to it and comfortable. Most brides are open to a photographer’s createive ideas, and working with a relaxed bride always makes my job easier. Then, if the other factors fall into place the shoot goes that much better.

With these shots, the light was just about perfect and the setting was ideal. I hardly used fill flash on these, except for a few that I was working to make the bride really stand off from the background, since the evening sunset provided a wonderful warm glow. I have been wanting to shoot in the sea oats that grow in the dunes on Cape Hatteras in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. I have had ideas swirling around that I finally got to test.

I was very happy with the results after this shoot. Wedding photography can be a little stressful at times and keeping the bride (and photographer) relaxed is important. When you do get one that is at ease, the job goes much smoother.

Working on more weddings in the Outer Banks I am excited to see what opportunities I can create with the endless beauty of the area.

Aloha.