Monday, December 27, 2010

Great Grandparents

Thought I would post some personal work this time. My wife Cindy's grandparents are in their late nineties and have been married for 75 years. We went to visit them today along with the boys. I looked at Shepard just beginning his life and they near the end of their lives and how much joy they brought to each other while we in the middle take simple gifts for granted.

I saw around the home the priceless artifacts they have like on the kitchen wall they had marked Cindy's height over 30 years ago, most people would have painted over it by now, but not them. I saw a picture of Cindy's aunt Josephine (she was a nurse) that had died when she was 25 that had been sitting next to an old Bible engraved with Josephine's name on an end table for over 40 years.

These photographs exemplify what I want to achieve in my work. No photoshop, no cute or commercial tag lines....just a documentation of real life.















Thursday, December 16, 2010

Triad Weddings Cover

Honored to have my image of Mrs. Becky Leonard Brandyberry chosen as the cover for the upcoming spring/summer issue of Triad Weddings. Contact Triad Weddings or myself for a complimentary copy of the issue. Many thanks to Editor/Owner Andrea Stephens for believing in my work and showcasing a real bride.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Castle McCulloch Wedding Photography

Karin & Wade were married this past weekend at Castle McCulloch in Jamestown. I tend to enjoy night time weddings because they afford new creative opportunities and test your skills as a professional. I think these images are a good representation of difficult lighting.













Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Yadkinville Wedding of Nikki & Nick

Some of my favorites from Nikki and Nick's wedding in Yadkinville. They hung right with me all day even when I said "hey, I know it is 40 degrees and getting dark, but let's stop at this old feed store on the way to the reception". Of course I said it with a big smile and a "trust me".













Friday, November 5, 2010

Raffaldini Vineyards Wedding Photography

Kayla & Jonathan were united at Raffaldini Vineyards in Ronda, NC on a cool Oct. evening. Here are a few of my favorites from their day.